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Enhancing blood absorbency using superabsorbent materials

1 March 2004
A method of enhancing blood absorbency of superabsorbent materials used in disposable hygiene products is disclosed by Weyerhaeuser.
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Orthopaedic soles from France

1 March 2004
PodiAxis is the name of a dynamic orthopaedic sole that acts on posture to regulate muscles so that the body corrects its position during walking.
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Cement reinforced with vegetable fibres

1 March 2004
The use of vegetable matter as cement reinforcement has generally proved to be unrewarding as such fibres tend to prevent the delay of the hydration reaction and inhibit hardening of the cement.
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Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic tension

1 March 2004
A pants-type absorbent garment claimed to adapt to the non-symmetric nature and leakage demands of the anatomy of the human body has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Implantable bicomponent fibres

1 March 2004
A bicomponent fibre for use in medical implants has been developed by Solutia.
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New Group Director at Coloplast

1 March 2004
Coloplast Group Director Maxwell Stringer is to retire on 31 March 2004 after 23 years with the company.
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BSN acquires casting business

1 February 2004
BSN Medical, the German-based 50/50 joint venture between Beiersdorf and Smith & Nephew, has acquired the casting and splinting business of DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson company.
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Vanson HaloSource licenses antimicrobial technology

1 February 2004
Vanson HaloSource of Redmond, Washington, USA, has licensed its HaloShield N-halamine technology to US medical supply group Medline Industries.
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Implantable device minimizes effects of pressure and tissue shrinkage

1 February 2004
An implantable prosthesis for repairing and/or reinforcing anatomical defects, such as tissue and muscle wall hernias, has been developed by C.R. Bard of Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA.
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Bandage for the ankle joint

1 February 2004
A bandage for the ankle joint is described in US Patent 6 617 485 by Beiersdorf.
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Dye range for nylon

1 February 2004
German dyestuffs manufacturer DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co has created a range of dyestuffs specifically for nylon fibre.
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Fastening system

1 February 2004
Developed by ILC Dover Inc, an arrangement for fastening a fabric to a metal is the subject of US Patent 6 612 360.
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Panels made from hemp

1 February 2004
Canadian researchers have patented a method of making structural composite members based on hemp.
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Fibrous absorbent structure

1 February 2004
A fibrous absorbent structure that is wet stable is described in US Patent 6 603 054 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Studies indicate potential of extracellular matrix material

1 February 2004
Ulcers treated with Oasis Wound Matrix may be more likely to heal, according to the results of two studies presented at a recent clinical symposium held in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Israeli unit accused in class action suit

1 February 2004
A subsidiary of American Israeli Paper Mills is facing a class action suit for allegedly misleading Israeli consumers about the number of diapers in a package.
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Czech prostheses maker acquired by hospital

1 February 2004
The Na Homolce Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic, is the new owner of the VUP textile institute, which produces vascular prostheses and knitwear.
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Medical textiles in rude health

1 February 2004
The impression given by the latest study from International Newsletters Ltd - Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth - is of a far-reaching sector in a state of constant flux.
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Polyethylene for tougher ropes

1 February 2004
Japan's Toyo Boseki KK has made strong high molecular weight polyethylene fibres for industrial ropes.
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Weaving shaped fabrics

1 February 2004
A weaving technique that produces fabrics with variable widths is the invention of Germany's Alexander Buesgen.
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