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.

This self-powered sensor could make MRIs more efficient

MRI scans are commonly used to diagnose a variety of conditions, anything from liver disease to brain tumors. But, as anyone who has been through one knows, patients must remain…

Rewritable, recyclable ‘smart skin’ monitors biological signals on demand

Skin can send certain health-related signals, such as dry skin feeling tighter to indicate the need for moisture. But what if skin could be smarter, capable of monitoring and sharing…

Engineered circulatory systems may help fight disease

Vessel-chip technology may offer a future of more personalized pharmaceutical drug testing, leading to our improved ability to combat disease. The pharmaceutical drug development and approval process is a multi-step…

Synthetic plugs offer alternative to total knee replacements

Dr. Melissa Grunlan is developing synthetic plugs for patients suffering from chronic knee pain or disabilities that would avoid total knee replacements. Osteochondral defects (OCDs) can cause damage to cartilage…

How autonomous ultrasound can make everyday medical work easier

Diagnostic support with artificial intelligence and robotics. Robotic ultrasound can relieve doctors of routine examinations. Standardized examinations ensure comparable data. No specialized medical personnel required for autonomous or automated examinations….

Light therapy increases brain connectivity following injury

Low-level light therapy appears to affect healing in the brains of people who suffered significant brain injuries, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological…

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