technology

Early detection of pancreatic cancer may come from this magnet

Ann Thompson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:31:10 +0000

The NMR 850 mhz is in full use in the basement of Hughes Laboratories at Miami University. The most recent experiment using this powerful magnet, one of the strongest in the world, aims to discover signs of pancreatic cancer earlier. Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."

Star Trek-like Tricorder in the works

Ann Thompson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:31:10 +0000

The first step in developing a Tricorder device may only be a few years away. UC researcher Jason Heikenfeld is testing his band-aid like patch. With just a few drops of sweat, it will monitor health and diagnose disease on people and in the lab using artificial skin that mimics sweat. Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."

Growing life science companies

Ann Thompson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:31:10 +0000

BioLOGIC, Covington's life sciences accelerator, is expanding. Not only do city leaders hope to fill the space but they are counting on the bright ideas and talented workforce to help lure other life science companies to the area. Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."

Are smart guns the next silver bullet?

Ann Thompson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:31:10 +0000

Interest in "smart guns," using biometrics and radio frequency technology, has rebounded following recent gun violence. President Obama has included them as part of his plan to reduce such mass shootings. Who makes these guns? How do they work? And will they catch on? Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."

Coronary arteries healed with dissolvable stents

Ann Thompson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:31:10 +0000

The 4 billion dollar coronary stent market is about to get bigger. Bioresorbable stents are performing well, giving patients and doctors more options. Cincinnati's Christ Hospital is the lead hospital in a national study. Ann Thompson reports how Absorb™ works and what it could mean for the market.