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.

Gold nanoparticles to be used in early diagnostics and treatment of cancer

A step further is the use of the gold particles in actual treatment of cancer. For new in vitro and preclinical tests, the scientists have received funding…

Heart monitor sets the pace for new inventions

A team from the Centre for Physical Electronics and Quantum Technology in the Department of Engineering and Design at the University of Sussex has already…

Successful Sight Saving Screening Programme for Diabetes Patients set to Expand

The Nottingham Diabetic Retinopathy Service is expanding from four to 10 locations, to include additional health centres and a branch of Boots in Nottingham…

New imaging approach promises insights into multiple sclerosis

The combined imaging method is enabling the researchers to study how multiple sclerosis causes an overproduction of “astroglial filaments,” which form bundles…

Tomotherapy: A new kind of high-precision radiotherapy in the fight against cancer at the MUHC

The latest in radiotherapy technology, this “image-guided radiotherapy” improves the accuracy of treatment and limits exposure to healthy tissues. Since…

Don’t use drains in uncomplicated open cholecystectomy

Drains increase harm without providing any benefit for patients undergoing open cholecystectomy, a Cochrane Review discovered – they should therefore be…

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