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.

EU’s threat to MRI scanners still looms large

Earlier this year, thanks to a successful campaigning effort by the UK’s MRI community, including the British Institute of Radiology and the Royal College of…

Implantable Monitor May Help in Managing Diastolic Heart Failure

Led by Michael R. Zile, M.D., of Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, the researchers analyzed data on DHF patients enrolled in a larger…

EUROECHO 2008 — Echocardiography now recommended as the ‘first-line’ test in cardiovascular disease

EUROECHO 2008, which is now the world’s largest scientific gathering on echocardiography, will take place in Lyon, France, from 10-13th December.EUROECHO 2008…

Novel technique for fluorescence tomography of tumors in living animals

Fluorescence can be used for instance to analyze the regulation and expression of genes, to locate proteins in cells and tissues, to follow metabolic pathways…

New bone implant technology using techniques used to make catalytic converters

The team is now working closely with Warwick Ventures, the University’s technology transfer office, to find a suitable partner to help commercialise the…

‘Intelligent’ materials to revolutionise surgical implants

A brand new process that could revolutionise the reliability and durability of surgical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, has today , 2 December 08,…

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