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.

Catching the heart and lungs in action

A newly developed micro-CT system produces images sharp enough to detect the motion of arteries and small airways in rats and miceA RIKEN-led team has designed…

Harnessing nature’s diagnostic tools for disease prevention

Within a few years, when the technology comes to market, every doctor’s surgery could have a small, inexpensive device which can test blood on the spot and…

Research at the University of Kent identifies significant weakness in dementia screening

The team, which included three senior health care practitioners from the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, conducted a study that included…

Mayo Clinic's new imaging technology accurately identifies a broad spectrum of liver disease

The technology, called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), produces color-coded images known as elastograms that indicate how internal organs, muscles and…

Cancer risk of low dose ionizing radiation: new insights from modern biology provoke more questions and challenges

Started in January 2004, the project carried out research to contribute to the improvement of the management of health risks attributable to low dose…

DIY microscope transforms university research

Working in collaboration with a top scientist in the States and making use of the university’s excellent design facilities to make some parts from scratch, Dr…

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