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Digital assistance for diabetes sufferers

1 October 2013
A lightweight and field-portable device invented at UCLA that conducts kidney tests and transmits data through a smartphone attachment could significantly reduce the need for frequent hospital visits
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SCA to invest in India

1 October 2013
SCA will invest about SEK150 million (US$23 million) in local production of hygiene products in south-west India. Production at SCA's own plant is planned to commence in 2015.
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Promoting new tissue growth using a bio-resorbable linked dressing

1 October 2013
A method of making and using a bio-resorbable linked dressing made of bio-resorbable micro-spheres in various configurations is disclosed in US Patent 8 496 959 by Kinetic Concepts.
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Liquid-management layer provides rapid intake of liquid

1 October 2013
A liquid-management layer constructed from largediameter uncrimped thermoplastic fibres in the form of a spunbond nonwoven web is described by Polymer Group in US Patent 8 426 671.
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Composite article exhibiting unique fluid transport properties

1 October 2013
A composite article suitable for use as a wound dressing is disclosed in US Patent 8 460 698 by Milliken & Co.
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Under-buttock surgical drapes

1 October 2013
Tamra West of Rochester, New York, USA, has developed under-buttock surgical drapes for use where the surgical site is located in the vicinity of an edge of an operating table.
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PGI considers takeover of Fiberweb

1 October 2013
UK-based Fiberweb says it has received a takeover proposal from US rival Polymer Group (PGI).
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Tactile Medical launches product to treat venous leg ulcers

1 October 2013
Tactile Medical (formerly Tactile Systems Technology), a supplier of home therapy devices, has launched an ambulatory device for patients with chronic wounds.
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Electro-active compression bandage

1 October 2013
An electro-active compression bandage designed to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner has been developed by Swelling Solutions.
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Kimberly-Clark receives US clearance for sterilization wrap

1 October 2013
Kimberly-Clark has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use of the Kimguard One-Step Sterilization Wrap portfolio with all Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)
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Derma Sciences acquires stake in Comvita to support Medihoney

1 October 2013
Medical devices and pharmaceuticals company Derma Sciences has announced a US$7.0-million strategic investment in Comvita, a natural health and beauty products company based in New Zealand, with the p
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Absorbent article having an olfactory wetness signal

1 October 2013
Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed in US Patent 8 497 409 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Ahlstrom introduces soft fabric for surgical apparel

1 October 2013
Ahlstrom has introduced Ahlstrom TenderGuard, a new soft spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) fabric for surgical gowns and drapes.
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Insight on nonwovens and hygiene

1 October 2013
The 35th annual Insight conference will be held in St Petersburg, Florida, USA, on 13-17 October 2013.
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Skin dressing accelerates healing

1 October 2013
A biodegradable wound dressing developed by researchers at the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute of Taichung City, Taiwan, is designed to cover a skin wound to accelerate wound healing and preven
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Trioplast expands US production capacities for high-tech laminates

1 October 2013
The Trioplast Group's Hygiene & Medical Division has expanded its production capacities in the USA with the completion of an advanced production line.
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Supacore launches clothing range

1 October 2013
After six years of research and development (R&D), Australian company Supacore has launched a new range of compression clothing aimed at assisting athletes to recover from an injury.
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Carbon fibre nonwovens and stretch-broken yarns from SGL

1 October 2013
SGL of wiesbaden, Germany, introduced two carbon-fibre based materials, a nonwoven made from recycled material and a stretch-broken yarn, at the Composites Europe exhibition, held in Stuttgart, German
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Composites Evolution launches range of jute reinforcements

1 October 2013
A UK company has launched a range of jute fabrics as cheap reinforcements for composites.
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Flax fibre creates good quality of sound for high-fidelity speaker

1 October 2013
A french manufacturer of high-fidelity speakers has developed a cone that exploits the properties of flax fibre to create a good sound.
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