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COMPAMED 2012: Inside the halls
From 14.-16. November 2012 the trade fair halls 8a and 8b were occupied by 500 COMPAMED-exhibitors and their products. "High tech solutions for medical technology" was the claim.COMPAMED 2012: Inside the halls - Read more
MEDICA 2012: Concluding Statement
Horst Giesen, Project Director of MEDICA and COMPAMED, resumes the two trade fairs, summarizes the highlights and gives a short outlook for 2013. MEDICA 2012: Concluding Statement - Read more
From Payer to Player - Health Insurance in Germany
The statutory health insurance offers protection and a comprehensive medical care for about 70 million insured people in Germany. The object of the statutory health insurance is to assure against the financial risk of the costs coming along with an illness. MEDICA.de had a closer look at the role of the health insurances.From Payer to Player - Health Insurance in Germany - Read more
MEDICA 2012: The Congress
A multitude of seminars, presentations and practical courses make the MEDICA CONGRESS a unique event! Here you find some Impressions of it.MEDICA 2012: The Congress - Read more
Welcome to MEDICA 2012
MEDICA 2012 opened its doors today. For four days, the medical technology industry will meet here in the Exhibition halls in Düsseldorf. We asked the first visitors, what expectations they have.Welcome to MEDICA 2012 - Read more
Imaging Methods: The View Inside
Imaging methods offer doctors the opportunity to find out what happens inside the patients body in shortest time. No matter if fractures, venereal activity or brain structures - the recording of the highly complex machines describe even tiny changes accurately. Combined with digital data processing diagnoses can be made more precise and faster than ever. Imaging Methods: The View Inside - Read more
MEDICA 2011: Concluding Statement by the MEDICA Project Director
Four exciting days come to an end. Four days the main subject an theme was medical technology. Horst Giesen, Project Director of MEDICA draws a balance.MEDICA 2011: Concluding Statement by the MEDICA Project Director - Read more
Delta Industrial - 30 years experience: engineering, electronics and software technology
Delta Industrial is a specialist for custom manufacturing solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical sector, labels and RFID. The American company help its customers minimise material losses and improve the OOE grading and facility effectiveness. MEDICA.de spoke to the experts for mechanical engineering and coating facilities.Delta Industrial - 30 years experience: engineering, electronics and software technology - Read more
Jacky Foo, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore at MEDICA 2011
How important the MEDICA Trade Fair for the small country Singapore is, explains the Ambassador of the island to MEDICA.de. Jacky Foo, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore at MEDICA 2011 - Read more
MEDICA 2011: The Congress
The MEDICA CONGRESS offers interesting lectures and medical education and training of a special class. In various courses, seminars and discussion forums current issues and developments in medical practices and clinics will be discussed by attendees and experts.MEDICA 2011: The Congress - Read more
Newlyborn: A safe start into this world
Wonders never cease - and that daily in maternity wards all over the world. But birth is still a risky matter. But the risks can be minimized greatly through modern medical technology, as they accompany mother and child from pregnancy to childbirth and the care afterwards.Newlyborn: A safe start into this world - Read more
Physiotherapy devices of ASTAR
ASTAR is a leading manufacturer of physiotherapy devices: Electrotherapy, laser therapy, ultrasound, magnetotherapy and phototherapy units. The Polnish company designs products and co-operates with the best specialists in various domains, from medical science up to industrial design.Physiotherapy devices of ASTAR - Read more
Ultrasound imaging systems
Ultrasonix develops and manufactures diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems with customizable touch screens to simplify workflows. The company's systems are built on an open software platform that enables remote service and easy updates to keep current with advancements in imaging technology.Ultrasound imaging systems - Read more
EU Commissioner John Dalli visits the MEDICA 2011
From today on only cigarettes that extinguish by themselves as soon as the smoker stops smoking them are allowed to be sold. Physicians are already warning that this cigarette could possibly be even more unhealthy than the conventional tobacco products. On a tour of the trade fair MEDICA in Düsseldorf Dalli however, defended his new regulation.EU Commissioner John Dalli visits the MEDICA 2011 - Read more
Preview MEDICA 2011
Saving lives, detecting diseases earlier, more precise diagnoses - that is what the trade fair MEDICA is all about. But it becomes really impressive, when nascent life is to be displayed. As live videos, ultrasound machines now show in an almost photorealistic manner, what is happening inside the belly of a pregnant woman. Preview MEDICA 2011 - Read more
COMPAMED 2011: Inside the halls
627 suppliers from 40 countries showcase their innovations in the exhibition halls 8a and 8b at the COMPAMED 2011. The products, ranging from small tubing to complete packaging systems, show the great diversity of the medical device industry. See for yourself!COMPAMED 2011: Inside the halls - Read more
MEDICA 2011 - A Special Experience
As every year, exhibitors and visitors will meet at the MEDICA for fascinating discussions, demonstrations and visits to the MEDICA FORUMS. We have let them draw a balance and asked what it is, that often makes them come back to the world's largest medical trade fair for many years in a row.MEDICA 2011 - A Special Experience - Read more
MEDICA 2011: Inside the halls
An overwhelming variety awaits visitors at MEDICA 2011. For you we have gone through the halls and looked closely at the most exciting novelties.MEDICA 2011: Inside the halls - Read more
Therapies of the Future
How will the therapies of the future look like? Research relating to embryonic stem cells will certainly play a role - even after the European Court of Justice ruled against the patentability of these therapies. For too many diseases, scientists are convinced of a real chance of recovery - such as with the Parkinson or Alzheimer disease. Therapies of the Future - Read more
MEDICA 2011 + COMPAMED 2011 Start with a Record Number of Participants
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[11/11/2011] In the week ahead, from 16 - 19 November 2011, the attention of health and medical care professionals from around the world will once again focus on Düsseldorf, as the world's largest medical trade fair, MEDICA 2011, World Forum for Medicine, and COMPAMED 2011, High tech solutions for medical technology, the leading trade fair for the suppliers market in medical manufacturing, get underway. MEDICA 2011 + COMPAMED 2011 Start with a Record Number of Participants - Read more
"Among experts we focus far too little on the basics"
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[02/11/2011] If a wound does not heal within four to twelve weeks after emergence, doctors call it a chronic wound. In many cases underlying diseases such as venous or vascular disease or diabetes mellitus are the cause. A successful therapy, however, still presents a challenge and requires an interdisciplinary cooperation. "Among experts we focus far too little on the basics" - Read more
A well-cared for and lovingly furnished home also benefits your health
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[02/11/2011] Few people likely wonder whether their apartment and its furnishings are also good for their health. At best, such questions are normally asked when mold and mildew ruin the walls or water runs down the windows on the inside. A well-cared for and lovingly furnished home also benefits your health - Read more
MEDICA - Be part of it!
Experience the world's largest medical fair in Düsseldorf! Experience the MEDICA! MEDICA - Be part of it! - Read more
“Back to sleep, tummy to play“
( Source: MEDICA.de )
[02/11/2011] Starting at the third month after birth, babies should be able to lie straight on their backs, grab with both hands, prop themselves up on their elbows and be able to freely move their head to both sides. If more one-sided use of the body is detected instead, it could be a case of kinematic imbalance. “Back to sleep, tummy to play“ - Read more
Telemedicine - Cross-linked Paramedics
In the day-to-day medical care, telemedicine is seen as a sensible complement to classic care situations. Especially in times if massive staff shortages and a rising number of deployments of rescue services, a reliable and fast telemedical care, that transmits vital data and other information beforehand, can save lives. Telemedicine - Cross-linked Paramedics - Read more
Hygiene in Hospitals - "Germ-free zone"
Avoiding dangerous infections and making sure, that patients and staff in the hospital get better or stay healthy - that is the job of hygiene experts who are responsible for this sensitive task in the hospital. Partly, just little things have to be taken into account, but sometimes sophisticated equipment is needed.Hygiene in Hospitals - "Germ-free zone" - Read more
Multimedia in Hospitals: IT-revolution at the Patient's Bedside
The day-to-day life is barely conceivable without technological innovations. Nearly everything is connected – the same applies increasingly to the health sector. Intelligent technical integration of patients’ beds into a hospital network allows more comfort for the patients and better working conditions for the medical staff.Multimedia in Hospitals: IT-revolution at the Patient's Bedside - Read more
Lung cancer - causes and diagnosis
Smoking harms you and your environment! That is well know, nevertheless you can see many people outside with a cigarette in their hand. The reason: The course of lung cancer is often unnoticed. But there is hope: In future, a blood test may be able to give evidence if lung cancer is present or not. Lung cancer - causes and diagnosis - Read more
Miniaturization - Medical technology for your pocket
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
Wound healing – On the tracks of disorders of the wound healing process
As problem-free as wound healing seems initially, it’s a complex process for every organism. Often the body is able to replace the lost tissue, but what happens if this is not the case?Wound healing – On the tracks of disorders of the wound healing process - Read more
CLT - Centre of Laser Technology
Modern laser technology: minimal invasive and effective Laser technology can be found in many medical areas. Especially in surgery, the procedure has prevailed as an effective minimal invasive therapy procedure before conventional methods of treatment. But the fields of application for lasers in medicine have in means been exhausted. CLT - Centre of Laser Technology - Read more
A picture is not enough - Balance Report MEDICA 2011
More is better - concerning health this is surely the case. And at the world's largest medical trade fair this sentence seems to also have validity, at least concerning imaging-based examination or imaging-assisted treatment. Combining several methods often makes disease more visible and, in consequence, treatable more precisely.A picture is not enough - Balance Report MEDICA 2011 - Read more
