Leading mathematician, professor Israel Gelfand dies in NJ at age 96

Prominent mathematician Israel Gelfand dies in NJ

NEWARK, N.J. — Israel Gelfand, who was considered one of the world’s top mathematicians and did work that was important in the development of medical imaging devices, has died at age 96.

2 Americans, 1 Israeli win Nobel for studies of the protein-making factories within cells

2 Americans, 1 Israeli win Nobel chemistry prize

NEW YORK — Two Americans and an Israeli won a Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for creating detailed blueprints of the protein-making machinery within cells, research that’s being used to develop new antibiotics.

Internal FDA probe uncovers widespread problems with approval decision for knee implant

FDA approved device despite problems during review

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration failed to follow its own rules when it approved a knee repair product last year against the recommendation of its own scientists, according to an internal probe.

Institute of Medicine will review FDA’s system for clearing low-risk medical devices

FDA medical device approvals get external review

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is asking the government’s top medical advisers to review its system for approving certain types of medical devices that has been criticized by safety advocates and government watchdogs.

FDA awards $2 million in grants to spur development of medical devices for children

FDA awards $2M in grants for kids’ medical devices

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is awarding $2 million to spur the development of medical devices for children, who face increased risks during surgery because so few implants are designed for their use.

Danaher buying MDS, Life Technologies unit for $1.1 billion; 3,300 jobs, 30 plants to be shed

Danaher buying MDS, Life Technologies unit

NEW YORK — Danaher Corp., widely known for its Craftsman hand tools, on Wednesday unveiled a strategic expansion of its medical technology and professional instrumentation business, even as it shrinks other operations.