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.
Innovative therapy: MHH cardiology can now replace any heart valve in a minimally invasive procedure. First patient receives tricuspid valve without major surgery thanks to innovative catheter system. The human…
In a 10-center study, microwave ablation offered progression free survival rates and fewer complications than surgery in the treatment of a form of thyroid cancer known as papillary thyroid carcinoma…
‘Artificial muscles’ help fractured leg bones heal better. Orthopaedic implants are used to fixate the bone fragments of fractures. Novel smart implants are now being developed that can continuously monitor…
…for comprehensive heart monitoring. In a boon for medical researchers, new tool is the first that can measure both mechanical movement and electrical signal in vitro using a single sensor….
New model can advance research into neurodegenerative diseases. In a joint project between TU Wien and MedUni Vienna, the world’s first 3D-printed “brain phantom” has been developed, which is modelled…
Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule dotted with sensors that can detect pressure in a patient’s guts and detect points of failure. The ingestible system will give colorectal medical teams…