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.
Simple measurement method from Dresden improves accuracy in proton beam therapy
A proton beam is similar to a bullet in that it has a certain projectile range. The power of destruction of the charged particles is greatest shortly before…
Imaging probe yields double insight
An organic dye that can light up cancer cells for two powerful imaging techniques providing complementary diagnostic information has been developed and…
Tiny mechanical wrist gives new dexterity to needlescopic surgery
Needlescopic surgery, which uses surgical instruments shrunk to the diameter of a sewing needle, is the ultimate form of minimally invasive surgery. The…
Printing implants with the laser
For this, scientists of the Surface Technology Group used a special form of 3-D printing – selective laser micro-melting (SLµM).
Bionic eye clinical trial results show long-term safety, efficacy vision-restoring implant
The three-year clinical trial results of the retinal implant popularly known as the “bionic eye,” have proven the long-term efficacy, safety and reliability of…
The new version of syngo.via supports treatment decision-making in oncology
Cancer treatment is complex. The widely varying progressions of this disease require comprehensive diagnostics, an early check of treatment, and the exchange…