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.
Sensitive ultrasound to spot early-stage cancer
Most of the current diagnostic methods – biopsy analysis, biochemical tests and medical imaging – are not sufficiently sensitive. They frequently return a…
New MRI technique may identify cervical cancer early
The new technique offers better imaging of smaller tumors and may also improve surgical options when fertility-sparing procedures are being considered.”Small…
3-D doppler ultrasound helps identify breast cancer
“Using 3-D scans promises greater accuracy due to more consistent sampling over the entire tumor,” said lead author, Gerald L. LeCarpentier, Ph.D., assistant…
Revolutionary operation performed live for heart rhythm congress
The procedure to tackle heart rhythm disorder will be performed by Dr Andre Ng, Senior Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Leicester and a Consultant…
Medical technology, information technology, infrastructure and service concepts
At Medica 2008, which will take place in Düsseldorf from November 19 to 22, 2008, Siemens will present its complete portfolio for the health care sector. Fully…
Better insights needed into failure mechanisms of hip replacements
Computation models developed by the University of Twente and UMC St. Radboud can make an important contribution to our understanding in this field, says Prof….