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.
New solution for cancer therapy from Siemens: IM-RealART solution adapts treatment and therapy planning to anatomical changes
With IM-RealART, treatment plans for radiotherapy can be adapted especially fast to changes in the shape and position of tumors. The treatment plan is revised…
Painless 'microneedle' patch may take the sting out of shots
Lined with tiny “microneedles,” these patches could make treatment of diabetes and a wide range of other diseases safer, more effective and less painful. Used…
Heidelberg Cardiac Surgeons implant world’s first new DeBakey Heart Assist Device
At the end of July 2009, a team of cardiac surgeons headed by Professor Dr. Matthias Karck, Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Heidelberg…
MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancer
The review, appearing early online in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, says evidence shows that MRI increases the chances of more extensive surgery over…
Switch to Digital Mammography Leads to Increased Cancer Detection Rates
Researchers found that there was a significant increase in the number of breast cancers detected following the switch from film-screen to digital mammography….
Siemens introduces first-of-its-kind technologies in India at Medanta-The Medicity
Siemens Healthcare has entered into one of the largest technology partnerships in India to provide innovative imaging & IT solutions to Medanta–The Medicity,…