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August 2010: Of the Stomach and Gut
Clinging to Crevices, E. coli Thrive
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[11/04/2013] New research from Harvard University helps to explain how waterborne bacteria can colonize rough surfaces — even those that have been designed to resist water. Clinging to Crevices, E. coli Thrive - Read more
Capture of Circulating Tumor Cells
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[04/04/2013] A new system for isolating rare circulating tumor cells (CTCs) – living solid tumor cells found at low levels in the bloodstream – shows significant improvement over previously developed devices and does not require prior identification of tumor-specific target molecules. Capture of Circulating Tumor Cells - Read more
Controlled and Targeted Release of Drugs
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[25/01/2013] Researchers have discovered a method that allows for the controlled release of an active agent on the basis of a magnetic nanovehicle. The research, conducted as part of the National Research Programme "Smart Materials", opens up new possibilities for the development of targeted treatments, which are more efficient and trigger fewer side effects. Controlled and Targeted Release of Drugs - Read more
CSA Group: ”We do everything to make our customer’s entry into a new market as easy as possible“
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[01/10/2012] A lot needs to be considered when medical device manufacturers want to successfully launch new products in global markets. Hans-Werner Zeller from CSA Group, which among other things is specialized in certification procedures, explains the special challenges to MEDICA.de that companies are faced with at this juncture. CSA Group: ”We do everything to make our customer’s entry into a new market as easy as possible“ - Read more
Microneedles to Target Therapeutics
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[24/07/2012] Thanks to tiny microneedles, eye doctors may soon have a better way to treat diseases such as macular degeneration that affect tissues in the back of the eye. That could be important as the population ages and develops more eye-related illnesses. Microneedles to Target Therapeutics - Read more
Identifying Viruses on The Spot
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[20/07/2012] Dengue fever is a disease passed to humans by mosquitoes. Millions of people every year are infected worldwide, and around 4,000–5,000 of these cases will suffer severe complications or death. Dengue fever most commonly affects young people. Identifying Viruses on The Spot - Read more
Rainbow of Light to Image Blood Cells
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[22/05/2012] Blood tests convey vital medical information, but the sight of a needle often causes anxiety and results take time. A new device developed by a team of researchers in Israel, however, can reveal much the same information as a traditional blood test in real-time, simply by shining a light through the skin. Rainbow of Light to Image Blood Cells - Read more
From concept to successful applications
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[01/03/2012] Manufacturers of medical technology devices don’t just develop entirely new equipment, but they also have to make sure that products are constantly being optimized. It’s not just enough that a device has to meet the technical requirements, but it is also essential that users of these devices are able to handle them safely and easily. From concept to successful applications - Read more
“If you fail early, you will reach your goal faster“
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[01/03/2012] Medical devices are becoming increasingly complex and develop faster and faster technically. Modern medicine would be unthinkable without the use of new and more delicate equipment. But there can also be risks to patients, since a comprehensible handling cannot be guaranteed in all cases – it can’t even be excluded in experienced medical specialists. “If you fail early, you will reach your goal faster“ - Read more
“The risk of patients dying from sepsis increases the longer the diagnosis takes”
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[01/02/2012] On the website of the German Sepsis Society (Deutsche Sepsis-Gesellschaft) you can find the following definition for the disease called sepsis: A modern definition of sepsis was published in 1989 by Bone. He wrote: Sepsis is defined as an invasion of microorganisms and / or their toxins into the blood stream along with the reaction of the organism to the invasion. “The risk of patients dying from sepsis increases the longer the diagnosis takes” - Read more
New Microscope Reveals Nanoscale Details
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[12/08/2011] Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a new kind of X-ray microscope that can penetrate deep within materials like Superman’s fabled X-ray vision and see minute details at the scale of a single nanometer, or one billionth of a meter. New Microscope Reveals Nanoscale Details - Read more
Miniaturization - Medical technology for your pocket
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[01/06/2011] The miniaturization of medical devices is continuing. The advantage is obvious: less sample material, reduced energy demand and more ease of use. However, not everything that is already possible in the laboratory is already on the market. What are the reasons for this and what developments will come out next?Miniaturization - Medical technology for your pocket - Read more
A "Fat Forward" Research Tool
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[12/05/2010] Researchers in tissue engineering have developed a "fat finder", a microscope-based cell scanner, that can help scientists accelerate their research into new fat-melting drugs. A "Fat Forward" Research Tool - Read more
Imaging Method Uses 'Nanocages'
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[14/04/2010] New research suggests that an experimental medical imaging technique that uses a pulsed laser and tiny metallic "nanocages" might enable both the early detection and treatment of disease. Imaging Method Uses 'Nanocages' - Read more
Miniature Ultrasound Device Tested
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[18/02/2010] It looks more like an iPod than a medical tool. But the latest miniature ultrasound device might one day introduce a new level of home therapy for arthritis, injury and other painful ailments. Miniature Ultrasound Device Tested - Read more
Microchip Helps Identify Neurotoxins
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[03/02/2010] Scientists have invented a new analytical method for the rapid neurotoxicity screening. They grow neurons on a microchip and check for substances that inhibit the formation of a network between the cells. Microchip Helps Identify Neurotoxins - Read more
"Innovations must also make economic sense."
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[22/01/2010] Due to an ever growing demand, the market for medical technology is an attractive one. At the same time, such innovations become increasingly complex, and their marketing is tied to the consent of medical insurance companies to cover the costs. A recent study describes the behaviour of medical technology companies in regards to innovations. "Innovations must also make economic sense." - Read more
„Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“
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[08/01/2010] Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more. „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - Read more
Chip-based and Mobile
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[13/10/2009] The blood analysis takes just a few minutes: An improved marker-free technique might provide the basis for faster analysis, whether in a hospital or for mobile blood donations. Chip-based and Mobile - Read more
Painting Clearer Pictures of Biological Processes
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[06/08/2009] The masterpieces that spring from the talents of Rubens and others often begin with the creation of a gradient of colors on a palette. In a similar manner, researchers have created an innovative device. Painting Clearer Pictures of Biological Processes - Read more
Lab-on-a-Chip Measures Mechanics of Biofilms
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[27/07/2009] Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases. Lab-on-a-Chip Measures Mechanics of Biofilms - Read more
Integrated Optical Trap Holds Particles
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[09/07/2009] A new type of optical particle trap can be used to manipulate bacteria, viruses and other particles on a chip as part of an integrated optofluidic platform. Integrated Optical Trap Holds Particles - Read more
Reading the Brain without Poking it
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[08/07/2009] A University of Utah study shows that brain signals controlling arm movements can be detected accurately using new microelectrodes. These sit on the brain but do not penetrate it. Reading the Brain without Poking it - Read more
Proteins in Gel
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[30/06/2009] Biochips are already in widespread use for DNA testing. Researchers have recently developed a gel which also allows fixing proteins on their surface. Proteins in Gel - Read more
Virus Filters for Medical Diagnosis
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[29/06/2009] In biomedicine and biotechnology the smallest, complex, compound sample quantities must be reliably processed. Microsystems should manage this task in the future. Virus Filters for Medical Diagnosis - Read more
Separating Cancer Cells from Normal Cells
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[18/06/2009] Northwestern University researchers have demonstrated a novel and simple method that can direct and separate cancer cells from normal cells. Separating Cancer Cells from Normal Cells - Read more
"It Is just not Possible to Use Screws on the Micro-Level"
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[22/04/2009] Everything is getting ever smaller. But how can experts still join those tiniest parts together? A special field offers a solution - micro-bonding. "It Is just not Possible to Use Screws on the Micro-Level" - Read more
Jack of Medical Trades (Part 1)
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[15/03/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de
Actually, it is a made-up-word: microsystems technology. In fact, the term describes many things as long as they are optical, mechanical or electrical and as long as the systems are tiny. Moreover they hover around everywhere: In CD players, airbags or printers - and with great potential in medical applications. Jack of Medical Trades (Part 1) - Read more
Jack of Medical Trades (Part 2)
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[15/03/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de Jack of Medical Trades (Part 2) - Read more
The Independent Patient
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[01/03/2009] Some people have to observe their blood circulation exactly in order to avoid heart attacks or thromboses. This can be stressful sometimes. But measuring devices can spare them the trouble more and more. The Independent Patient - Read more
The Independent Patient
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[01/03/2009] Some people have to observe their blood circulation exactly in order to avoid heart attacks or thromboses. This can be stressful sometimes. But measuring devices can spare them the trouble more and more.
The Independent Patient - Read more
Bits and Bytes in Doctors's Robes (Part 2)
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[15/01/2009] by Wiebke Heiss / MEDICA.de Bits and Bytes in Doctors's Robes (Part 2) - Read more
COMPAMED Highlights
[21/11/2008] COMPAMED 2008 and its 519 exhibitors from 30 countries taking place in halls 8a and 8b offer a broad spectrum Nationen about components and technologies for medical devices. Special trend: miniaturisation.COMPAMED Highlights - Read more
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