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.

Could This Signal the End for Dental X-rays?

A team of scientists from the university’s SIMBIOS (Scottish Informatics and Mathematics Biology and Statistics) Centre will use sophisticated CAT…

New thoracic imaging approach can pinpoint underlying venous problems

Multi-detector computed tomography (CT) scanners are traditionally used to create three-dimensional images of arteries, the vessels which carry oxygen-rich…

Virtual colonoscopy — a new technology for colorectal cancer screening?

At the American College of Radiology Imaging Network meeting on September 28, researchers presented results from the National CT Colonography Trial. This…

Varicose veins treated quickly and effectively with next-generation ablation catheter

After her baby was born last year, she’d tried running to get back into shape but had to stop because her feet—which ached constantly—hurt even more when she…

Comprehensive Environmental Protection in Medical Technology

Long before the terms “climate change” and “energy efficiency” were on everyone’s lips, Siemens was working hard to systematically improve the impact of its…

Year Round Proton Radiation Therapy At PSI Using A New, Dedicated Cyclotron

A new proton accelerator, a superconducting cyclotron, has been put into operation for patient treatment. The accelerator is used in conjunction with a gantry,…

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