Medical Engineering
The development of medical equipment, products and technical procedures is characterized by high research and development costs in a variety of fields related to the study of human medicine.
innovations-report provides informative and stimulating reports and articles on topics ranging from imaging processes, cell and tissue techniques, optical techniques, implants, orthopedic aids, clinical and medical office equipment, dialysis systems and x-ray/radiation monitoring devices to endoscopy, ultrasound, surgical techniques, and dental materials.
Visualizing gene expression with MRI
Researchers in the laboratory of Mikhail Shapiro, assistant professor of chemical engineering and Heritage Medical Research Institute Investigator, have…
Illuminating cancer: Researchers invent a pH threshold sensor to improve cancer surgery
In this latest study, researchers were able to demonstrate the ability of the nanosensor to illuminate tumor tissue in multiple mouse models. The study is…
New hybrid technology for diagnosis and treatment of strokes to be developed
The project is being funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Health (EIT Health), a publicly financed initiative that aims to ensure…
Engineers develop a new noninvasive method to detect infections in prostheses
“Current methods to detect infection require patients to undergo burdensome imaging procedures, such as an MRI, CAT scan, or X-rays,” said Ken Loh, a professor…
Virtual Reality in Medicine: New Opportunities for Diagnostics and Surgical Planning
The planning of a surgical procedure is an essential part of successful treatment. To determine how best to carry out procedures and where to make an incision,…
3-D printed kidney phantoms aid nuclear medicine dosing calibration
In a study reported in the December issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers at the University of Würzburg in Würzburg, Germany, demonstrated that…