Job offerings in the medical technology sector in Germany continue to rise, despite increasing price pressure, according to results from a recent survey conducted by the German medical-technology association BVMed. Encouragingly, these show that, in 2008, 55% of the med-tech companies created additional jobs and roughly 30% of the companies kept a stable head count.
NeuroNexus Technologies and Philips Research announced that they have signed a joint research agreement to develop next-generation deep brain stimulation devices with the ambition to improve the treatment of neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders.
The construction of the first fully functional laser in 1960 was not just an important milestone in physics; it paved the way for numerous innovations in various medical applications. Recent technologic developments and the latest results from research and application in laser driven therapy, diagnostics, and production, were presented and discussed in the context of a workshop,
The Fresenius Inventors' Fair is held every two years during MEDICA. This year 20 researchers, developers and inventors from all over the world will have the opportunity to present their ideas to the huge MEDICA audience.
LifeWorld International Inc (LWI), the internet portal for bilateral global trade in science products and technology transfer of healthcare equipment, pharmaceuticals, chemistry and computer technology, enables public and private sector buyers to obtain the products and services they need while offering reputable and pre-qualified sellers to present their products in reverse online auctions.
Infusion technology has come a long way in the past decade, explains Stéphane Ruton, Director of Strategic Marketing for IV Technology at Fresenius Kabi, which focuses on infusion therapies and clinical nutrition, as well as the respective medical devices.
From 'A' as in Austria to 'Z' as in Zanzibar the letters 'UPS' (United Parcel Service) are known for express transportation and logistics services. Since the late '90s the UPS section responsible for logistics services has delivered supply chain solutions for healthcare customers, including pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices and equipment companies - an important growth sector for this…
The sector is ‘clearly strained’, says Joachim M. Schmitt, Managing Director and Member of Board of the German Medical Technology Association, BVMed, in Berlin. But, the good news is, employment is up and, he adds ‘We are at the beginning of a medical technology revolution’. ‘Overall, healthcare is certainly more panic-proof than, for example, the automobile industry,’ said Joachim…
Devlin Electronics present the latest addition to their Mobile Computing division. The PC-Cart is a brand new mobile computing trolley specifically designed for healthcare environments. The PC-Cart will be exclusively unveiled at Medica on the Devlin stand (G04-4) which is part of the UK pavilion in hall 16.
In October, the office of the Federal President announced that Professor Haverich, with his Hanover research team, has been nominated for the 'German Future Prize' for the development and successful use of adaptable biological heart valves
ElsMed Ltd takes pride in providing fully-refurbished diagnostics equipment, servicing/training, application/clinical user training, parts and technical support, all reportedly at affordable prices.
Mediclase manufactures and distributes sophisticated medical laser technology. The firm's DermaXel CO2 laser emits continuous or pulsed infrared radiation that is highly absorbed in water.
Israeli physicians, scientists, researchers and engineers have propelled the country's medical device industry to the leading edge of innovation and creativity, spanning all fields of medicine.
Provotec GmbH & Co KG reports that its Prognost XPE table series is now on sale globally.
Dynamic mattresses, also called alternating air pressure mattresses or replacement mattress systems, have air cells that alternately inflate and deflate in a cycle to relieve pressure on the body.
At this year's RSNA meeting, Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence company, will introduce a new image analysis application that will allow radiologists to analyse lymph nodes volumetrically and compare them over time.
Led by Professor John Kanis, the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, at Sheffield University Medical School, UK, developed FRAX. This algorithm is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck to calculate a patient's 10-year fracture risk.
London and Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical research firm Domainex Ltd has received a European patent for its Combinatorial Domain Hunting (CDH) Technology, which enables the cloning and expression of recombinant proteins, or parts of proteins (domains), from challenging molecular targets.
The Accutron HP-D - the first dual head contrast media power injector for angiography, intervention and computed tomography.
The fact that the female breast is one of the most radiation sensitive organs in the human body is a major driver for all those searching for low radiation alternatives - one of these routes lies in photon counting.
During five years of practical experience, Johanna Meyer, Assistant Director of the Nursing Directorate at Gütersloh Municipal Hospital, Germany, has found that a pressure-relieving system made by MTS proved convenient for patients and nurses.
Philips and Steris join forces to provide hybrid surgical rooms: a flexible environment for optimal imaging during open and minimally invasive cardiovasculare procedures that will optimise workflow and streamline room planning.
The COMPAMED, the leading specialist international trade fair for suppliers to the medical manufacturing market, is held parallel to the MEDICA, the world's largest medical trade fair, each year and showcases the dynamism and innovative power of the medical technology sector. The COMPAMED 2008, High tech solutions for medical technology, will, with around 500 exhibitors from 30 nations, once…
It´s MEDICA time again: A top theme is the rapidly progressing networking process of the agents in the health care system thanks to new applications, in particular in the field of medical IT.
Tumour ablation - and Radiofrequency (RF) ablation in particular - is getting more and more important in oncology. The therapy option offers benefits in terms of costs, ease of set-up and flexibility so that experts see the need to expand the applications of it.