The big picture

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The advances in computer science, physics and chemistry, combined with a surge in funding from agencies such as the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading to a number of new techniques. The increasing availability of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) machines is driving a boom in imaging.

Government expenditures, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, United States. National Institutes of Health, Magnetic resonance imaging, PET imaging, Positron emission tomography, Diagnostic imaging, Government finance

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Nifty transport device doubles durability of donor organs

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Diagnostic equipment named 'The LifePort' is introduced, which is a portable, fully automated system used to transport human kidneys for transplant surgeries. This equipment is considered to extend the donor kidney's lifespan by perfusing the organ continuously during transport.

Facilities & equipment, Product introduction, New Products/Services, Equipment and supplies, Kidneys, Kidney transplantation, Diagnostic equipment (Medical), The LifePort (Medical instrument)

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New addiction research unlikely to be applied

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Research about cocaine addiction has disclosed roles played by the hippocampus, glutamate, and dopamine and serotonin transporters. At least one pharmaceutical company, Drug Abuse Sciences, is planning to market drug abuse vaccines to addicts.

Research, Planning, Physiological aspects, Glutamate, Drug abuse, Dopamine, Cocaine, Hippocampus (Brain), Serotonin, Drug Abuse Sciences Inc.

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