Medical technology

The gigantic impact of dwarf technology

It occupies approximately the same space as one to three atoms.

Protection for lone healthcare employees

In 2002-2003 around 116,000 incidents of abuse were recorded in the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

50% more light but so cool

The new Chromophare D series from Berchthold is “a superior innovation in 21st century surgical lighting technology”.

24/7 Shopping in Hospitals

Ever since the American automats that brought about fast food living were reduced in size, people have become used to picking up a quick bite.

The 1st International High Tech in Medicine congress

Prevention is better than cure - use the technology! A report from the 1st International High Tech in Medicine congress.

Late in November and into early December, as icy air streamed over the shores of Lake Michigan - affirming the nickname `windy city´ for Chicago - radiologists continued to immigrate here en masse for their biggest annual gathering. This year the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) held its 91st annual meeting, parallel with the scientific congress and trade fair. The exhibition alone…

Medica 2005

The organisers of Medica, the world's largest medical trade fair have reported that 137,000 visitors from around 100 countries attended these events in November.

Data management in cardiology

With CardioNet by SCHILLER SEMA the number of unnecessary multiple exams can be greatly reduced as family physician, specialist and hospital can exchange data.

Small wireless device to improve cancer treatment

USA - Engineers are developing a tiny wireless device - the size of a rice grain - to be implanted in tumours to indicate the precise radiation dose received and to locate the exact position of tumours during treatment.

Bird flu vaccine production to be based in CR

Czech Republic - The US firm Baxter International Inc. is to establish a production facility to produce a quite unique vaccine in CR. First discussed in December 2005, the plan appears to have made a significant step forward. Baxter specialises in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, and globally employs around 48,000 people in 64 manufacturing facilities, which include those in…

The Kitten Scanner

The Philips Kitten Scan is a miniature CT (or CAT) scanner for children - no, not to be scanned in it, but for them to use while awaiting checkups themselves.

Exposanitá

The 15th international healthcare exhibition from 25 to 28 May in Bologna, Italy has expand up to 25,000 sq.m and 20,000 visitors.

Cost-effectiveness analysis in the ICU

In most OECD countries, healthcare costs take 8-15% of GDP and, even more problematic, they are rising faster than the GDP growth rate.

Text messaging beats missed appointments

UK - Patients who miss medical appointments cost the country's National Health Service (NHS) around £575 million annually.

Article • Company Profile

In the spotlight: Schiller AG

Alfred E Schiller, founder and managing director of Schiller AG, based in Baar, Switzerland, describes the rise of his company and its place in today’s highly competitive intensive care market. Alfred Schiller founded Schiller AG in 1971 and three years later introduced his first product – a pocket-sized electrocardioscope, which has been built on successively over the years. The…

Save time! Don't change media containers

In 1982, ulrich medical - a 3rd generation family concern based in Ulm - presented the first contrast agent injector for CT examinations.

Sound philosophy leads to quality led lighting

Formerly integrated with the electronics/medical division of ...

Dual-Source CT

X-ray computed tomography (CT) has shown an absolutely remarkable and impressive increase in its performance characteristics for many years - remarkable because the modality was declared dead in the 1980s, impressive because these developments seemed impossible to many, for technical and for physics reasons.

Mobile patient positioning table with quick-change battery

The bucky table is an inexpensive tool for X-Ray departments. However, due to the increasing use of movable stands, especially combined with digital imaging receptors, further requirements for a patient positioning table arise.

FDA strengthens device monitoring

Following a 12-month examination of the way medical devices are monitored for safety after approval, the USA's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new programme to `transform and strengthen´ current monitoring of new technology as well as existing products.

The 3rd Hospital Administrator Forum

I am delighted that the Hospital Administrator Symposium organised by European Hospital is being held in conjunction with the ECR again this year.

The Imaging Science Institute

The Imaging Science Institute (ISI) — officially opened in December by Professor Werner Bautz, Director of the Institute of Radiology at the University Hospital Erlangen and Professor Erich R Reinhardt, member of the board at Siemens AG and chairman of the divisional board at Siemens Medical Solutions (Erlangen) — is the third institute (after Berlin and Tubingen) in which Siemens is…