Medical Engineering

Medical Engineering

New Imaging System Reduces X-Ray Exposure for Liver Cancer Patients

In a report prepared for presentation Dec. 3 at the 100th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago (abstract #SSM24-02), the…

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New Device Eases Mammography Discomfort for Patients

Compression of the breast is necessary in mammography to optimize image quality and minimize absorbed radiation dose. However, mechanical compression of the…

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VTT Unveils Highly Sensitive Magnetometer for Advanced Applications

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed an innovative magnetometer that can replace conventional technology in applications such as…

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New Technique Enhances Ultrasound Penetration Through Bone & Metal

“We’ve designed complementary metamaterials that will make it easier for medical professionals to use ultrasound for diagnostic or therapeutic applications,…

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Effective On-Site Sterilization Innovations in Medical Tech

Medical technology is one of the sectors within the fields of technology and research with a rising demand for innovations and a high dynamic of research and…

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New Metamaterials Enhance Ultrasound Penetration in Bone and Metal

“We are using a unique software program in our lab that looks at a type of mutation called a splicing mutation that is typically overlooked using current…

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Bern Software Analyzes Brain Tumors in Under 10 Minutes

The fully automatic computer program requires a maximum of 10 minutes per patient for the analysis of the magnetic resonance image of a brain tumour. A doctor…

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For a better view – Innovations in ultrasound imaging

At Medica 2014 in Dusseldorf, Germany (hall 10, booth A20), Siemens showcases its latest innovations in ultrasound. The main focus of this year's exhibition is…

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New Cold Plasma-Jet Therapy Enhances Wound Healing at MEDICA

At the international trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf, scientists from Greifswald will introduce the first cold plasma-jet with the aim to improve wound…

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3D Deep Imaging Breakthrough Enhances Biological Insights

The new method, called iDISCO, optimizes techniques for deep tissue immunolabeling and combines them with recent technological innovations in tissue clearing…

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High-speed 'label-free' imaging could reveal dangerous plaques

The system takes precise three-dimensional images of plaques lining arteries and identifies deposits that are likely to rupture and cause heart attacks, said…

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Mainz University Opens Germany’s First Atrial Fibrillation Unit

Nearly 1.8 million people in Germany suffer from atrial fibrillation. This is the most common and clinically significant form of heart rhythm disorder….

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New Device Enables Quick, Safe Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

A new device facilitates the diagnosis for doctors: Through a visual analysis, they can reliably determine if they are dealing with carcinoma within a…

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Robotically Assisted Bypass Surgery: Fewer Complications, Faster Recovery

Robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is a rapidly evolving technology that shortens hospital stays and reduces the need for…

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See-Through Sensors Transform Brain and Health Monitoring

The team described its technology, which has applications in fields ranging from neuroscience to cardiac care and even contact lenses, in the Oct. 20 issue of…

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Innovative X-Ray Phase Tomography Using Synchrotron Radiation

X-ray phase tomography is an imaging technique that uses penetrating X-rays to create volumetric views through “slices” or sections of soft biological tissues,…

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