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.

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Earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis may be possible with new imaging compound

By the time unambiguous signs of memory loss and cognitive decline appear in people with Alzheimer's disease, their brains already are significantly damaged,…

Gentle sensors for diagnosing brain disorders

exible, low-cost sensor technology leading to safer and improved diagnoses and treatment of brain disorders has been developed by Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah…

New imaging technique in Alzheimer’s disease – opens up possibilities for new drug development

There are several different methods of producing images showing the changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The tau PET method reveals the…

Termination of lethal arrhythmia with light

Ventricular fibrillation! When the heart muscle races and no longer contracts in an orderly fashion, sudden death often follows due to the lack of blood…

Cell-compatible OLEDs for use with patients

Light therapy is an important means of promoting the healing of wounds. Difficult and protracted healing processes of the skin, such as are due to chronic and…

Sensor systems identify senior citizens at risk of falling within 3 weeks

“We have developed a non-wearable sensor system that can measure walking patterns in the home, including gait speed and stride length,” said Marjorie Skubic,…

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