Medical technology

MPOWER

The MPOWER project aims to help older people to live independently and well, in their own homes, for as long as possible.

The new Olympus E-330 micro-imaging system for microscopy includes the world's first digital SLR camera to show real-time frame images on the LCD, the company reports. `The system is based around a 7.5 Megapixel sensor, which together with an array of unique features delivers incredibly sharp and vibrant images directly onto a 2.5 inch high-resolution colour LCD. Other features of the micro…

EU- member states ensure growth of German Medical Devices Industry

In 2006, the German Medical Devices Industry grew by 8,7 % to 16 Euro billion. Major force behind this growth was export, which grew by 12,8 %, while the main export countries were EU member states, followed by North America. Domestic growth was disappointing.

Toshiba strengthens its position on the CT-market

The Aquillion 64/32 slice CT-systems by Toshiba Medical Systems has become a favourite with radiologists: Recently the 1,000th system was implemented at Tonan Hospital, KKR Sapporo Medical Center in Japan. With that landmark figure, the company is on a par with CT market leaders as GE Healthcare.

Anaesthesia combines with monitoring and data management

Datex-Ohmeda's S/5 ADU Carestation combines an anaesthesia machine's electronically controlled gas delivery and agent vaporisation with patient monitoring and information management.

The Fresenius Inventors' Prize

If something doesn't fit we make it fit, and if it doesn't exist we invent it: Pragmatism combined with imagination and idealism are the foundation stones of groundbreaking inventions that improve daily life in medicine.

The first portable endoscopy device

The épug portable endoscopy device was demonstrated at this year's MEDICA fair in Germany. Currently, this is the only battery operated, digital integrated camera, monitor and digital capture device that has been designed to give surgeons more flexibility to work in various departments.

High-tech for healthy living

A special exhibition in Paderborn's Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF) is demonstrating the use of state-of-the-art computer technology in medical science. With more than 100 exhibits, a third of them interactive, it runs until May 1, 2007. EH correspondent Holger Zorn was one of the first visitors

Back to bed safely

Patients can be unpredictable and, if they leave their beds, some might come to harm if their movements go unnoticed. WeSpot SecNurse, a new monitoring sysem produced by the Dutch firm Secumatic, transmits an alarm to an existing nurse call system when its sensor detects a patient's departure from bed.

Leica MDRS3 for microsurgery videos and stills

The compact, medically tested Leica Medical Digital Recording System MDRS3 from Leica Microsystems allows video and uncompressed still images recording from multiple cameras without interruption of the video recording.

Article • Mobile AED

The world's smallest defibrillator

The Fred easyport, the only pocket defibrillator in the world, which Schiller brought onto the market three years ago, was a huge success so far. From next year on, the device will also supply a manual shock option. It is so small (133 x 126 x 50mm) and light (490 g including the battery) that for many doctors it is already standard equipment in their emergency bag.The fact that this ‘life…

syngo Lung CAD detects more lung nodules

syngo Lung CAD, the second generation of nodule detection software from Siemens received FDA approval letter.

RSNA 2006 — Strengthening Professionalism

RSNA 2006 - that means six days of educational programmes, 1,625 scientific papers, more than 300 refresher courses and 738 technical exhibits on 514,800 square feet. The 92nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) which takes place in Chicago from 26 November to 1 December will once again be the highlight of the year for those who are in touch…

Monitoring our own health

Health Manager, a new diagnostic system for personal health monitoring, will be launched by Biocomfort at Medica in November.

Mobile positioning table supports patients up to 230kg

To meet US requirements, Provotec GmbH & Co KG, of Espelkamp - which is entering US and international markets with their Prognost XPE tables - has increased the patient load and will have UL and CCC approval.

Portable multi-parameter monitors

Fukuda Denshi, manufacturer of advanced patient monitoring and user-configurable clinical information management systems, recently introduced its popular DS-7100 range of portable, multi-parameter monitors to the European market.

Toshiba's 256-row CT

With Toshiba's 256-row CT scanner, Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (MSCT) will make a quantum leap. Consequently, expectations were high when the new CT premiered during “New Horizons” on 18-21 October. And the expectations were more than met. In his presentation, Dr Patrik Rogalla, radiologist at the Charité Berlin, impressively demonstrated the diagnostic potential of the new 256-row CT…

High performance contrast agent injection systems

Medtron AG is a leading European designer, manufacturer and distributor of contrast agent injectors used for CT, MRI and Angiography.

Real-time access to CT scans on laptops and PCs

In July, Siemens Medical Solutions launched syngo WebSpace, a new client-server computed tomography (CT) system that is the first to provide real-time access to patient's CT scans on personal computers (PCs) and laptops, via a simple network connection.

A sublime strategy for holistic diagnoses

Professor Erich Reinhardt (below), President and CEO of Siemens Medical Solutions and member of the Board of Management of Siemens AG, discusses the company's current and future strategies.

Patient's brain controls mechanical ventilation

Among ventilation advances demonstrated at this year's European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Congress, held in Barcelona, the combination of the SERVO-i ventilator with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) provoked considerable interest because the system allows ventilation to be controlled by the patient's own respiratory centre in the brain. During a discussion with Daniela…