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 motor system impairment diagnosing tool
The DIMETER system makes it easier for doctors and other health professionals to objectively evaluate the tremors exhibited in the hands and fingers of…
Researchers at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System to study airway bypass treatment for emphysema
Researchers at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System today announced the start of the EASE (Exhale Airway Stents for Emphysema) Trial, an international,…
Z-shaped incision enhances minimally invasive surgery
If the technique ultimately proves successful in human trials, researchers say it could circumvent the long painful recovery times and medical complications…
New report finds great potential for Swedish medical technology
Sweden has an excellent record in the medtech field: Gambro, Getinge and Elekta are prime examples of thriving companies that have been built up around Swedish…
Perfusion in burn injuries rapidly determined by using improved laser-Doppler technology
Using the perfusion image made by a laser and an ultra fast camera, doctors will be able to determine whether a burn needs surgery. The new measuring device,…
New Technique Reveals Insights into Lung Disease
There are relatively few centres around the world which have access to this particular magnetic resonance technique, which is based in Nottingham University….