Video: Prenatal Medicine - Safely Through Pregnancy

Providing the best conditions for the unborn life - that is the goal of prenatal medicine. However, a lot of questions have to be considered, because a diagnosis does not always offer an opportunity for therapy. Video: Prenatal Medicine - Safely Through Pregnancy - read more

Video: Dementia - Understanding the Patient Brings Better Care

Patients suffering from dementia often cannot articulate themselves clearly. If they constantly shout out incomprehensible words or even react aggressively towards their surrounding, it can be a difficult situation for the people caring for them. Scientists are therefore researching support possibilities to unburden the interaction for both parties. Video: Dementia - Understanding the Patient Brings Better Care - read more

Product Development - The Long Road to the Medical Device

Often, years pass from the first idea to the finished medical product, as medical devices are only allowed to be released onto the market and can be implanted into humans after sufficient research and a sometimes tedious search for the right cooperation with different disciplines, as well strict control on the part of the legislator.  Product Development - The Long Road to the Medical Device - 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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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 - Be part of it!

Experience the world's largest medical fair in Düsseldorf! Experience the MEDICA!  MEDICA - Be part of it! - 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

Predicament in Care - Is the society prepared to take care for the elderly?

( Source: MEDICA-tradefair.com )

[30/09/2010] Our society is aging rapidly: In 2050 the average age of the German population will increase to around 50 years, every third person will be 65 and older. Are we well equipped for the future of an aging society? And how long will elderly care be affordable? Predicament in Care - Is the society prepared to take care for the elderly? - read more

Medicine in the womb

( Source: MEDICA-tradefair.com )

[01/09/2010] Doctors medicate and operate unbred children more and more frequently. Very often they save lives, which have been without any chance yet. But some operations put mother or child at risk. What do expectant mothers and medical practitioners think about advantages and risks of prenatal diagnostics? Medicine in the womb - read more

Additives in food: All chemistry?

( Source: MEDICA-tradefair.com )

[13/08/2010] How dangerous are additives really? They can be found in almost all food: Additives are intentionally added in food, especially as flavour enhancer, aromatic additives, artificial colors and preservatives. Additives in food: All chemistry? - read more

The New Man - Spares from the laboratory

In the case of small injuries and diseases the human body is able to regenerate itself. Not so in the case of damaged organs – here a organ transplantation is the last resort. Because donor organs are rare, physicians research at biomaterials, which can replace the human tissue. From the hip joint to synthetic hearts: to grow new tissue is no longer sorcery.  The New Man - Spares from the laboratory - read more

Emergency Medicine: In The Case of An Emergency Event

In an emergency only seconds decide over life and death. State-of-the-art technology allows quick and effective performance of emergency physicians and thereby increases the survival chances of patients. Research and medicine work hand in hand on small and mobile devices. Emergency Medicine: In The Case of An Emergency Event - read more

Hybrid Operating Rooms

Now there are operating rooms for cardiacs that combine the latest surgical and cardiological technology. So-called Hybrid Operating Rooms.  Hybrid Operating Rooms - read more

How the blind are able to see again

Alone in Germany approximately 7000 patients a year are waiting for a donor cornea. Now there is new hope! A plastic implant helps blind people to see again. The prosthesis is especially aimed to help the so-called Ultima-Ratio-patients for whom conventional therapies are absolutely hopeless. How the blind are able to see again - read more

MEDICA 2010: Balance report - Absolutely healthy in Düsseldorf

Probably the most valuable thing we have remains our health, and that is also why sales can be generated on the topic of health. Very aware of this, representatives of the “getting healthy and staying healthy” industry traveled to Düsseldorf to the MEDICA, the world's largest medicine trade fair.  MEDICA 2010: Balance report - Absolutely healthy in Düsseldorf - read more

MEDICA 2010: Concluding Statement by MEDICA Project Director Horst Giesen

The Project Director of MEDICA, Horst Giesen, is very satisfied with MEDICA 2010. He gives a resumé about the medical technology trade fair and how the highlights have been perceived. MEDICA 2010: Concluding Statement by MEDICA Project Director Horst Giesen - read more

MEDICA 2010: Inside the halls

Two days of MEDICA are over. We strolled throught the halls and collected the most interesting events for you. MEDICA 2010: Inside the halls - read more

COMPAMED 2010: Impressions

In these days 560 Exhibitors from 37 nations are filling the halls 8a and 8b of Düsseldorf TradeFair. The COMPAMED-Exhibitors present their variety of products on an area of more than 10.000 m². There is a lot to see: to give you some impressions, we made a video for you. COMPAMED 2010: Impressions - read more

MEDICA 2010: German Chancellor Merkel at the trade fair

One of every ten euros of the gross domestic product is gained through health care. It is therefore no wonder that German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid a visit to the world's largest medical trade fair MEDICA in Duesseldorf. Also present was the Minister of health Dr. Philipp Rösler, who prepared for the upcoming tasks at the Hospital day which runs parallel to the fair. MEDICA 2010: German Chancellor Merkel at the trade fair - read more

MEDICA 2010: Opening Day

Today MEDICA has opened its gates for the next four days in Düsseldorf. Have a look at the trade fair on the first day and listen to MEDICA visitor comments. MEDICA 2010: Opening Day - read more

MEDICA 2010: Preview

There are situations in life where a strong electric shock can save human lives. Patients with myocarditis are at risk of at first losing consciousness due to ventricular fibrillation and then, without prompt treatment also possibly losing their lives. Defibrillators might be able to prevent worse things from happening. MEDICA 2010: Preview - read more

A Matter near to the Heart - Cardiology at MEDICA

The heart is one of the centre pieces at MEDICA 2008. It is one of the most important human organs and many companies exhibit innovations related to the beating muscle. Telemedicine and surgery are just two keywords for this area. A Matter near to the Heart - Cardiology at MEDICA - read more

Medical Technology and the Financial Crisis

The financial crisis shocks the whole world. Will it have an effect on the medical technology industry, too? This question can be negated - the branch seems to be quite resistant to crises. Medical Technology and the Financial Crisis - read more

Optic nerve sonography enables monitoring of changes

Approximately 15% of all people suffer from some type of nerve damage at one point in their lives - the cause is very often unknown. Nerve tumors, nerve inflammation, nerve injury or nerve compression can be detected clearly and therefore be treated correctly.  Optic nerve sonography enables monitoring of changes - read more

The world's smallest heart-lung machine saves lives

Each year in Germany between 400 and 550 people fall victim to fires. In most cases the actual cause of death is not the blaze itself but smoke inhalation. Now a mobile heart-lung machine helps to save lives in situations like these.  The world's smallest heart-lung machine saves lives - read more

Stress - Everbody Has It, No One Wants It. How to Fight It?

Stress is a natural body reaction to pressure, tension or change. While a certain dose of stress can spice up your life, too much stress can be harmful and cause illness. However, during daily routine stress-reduction can be tricky. Experts at MEDICA provide helpful tips for relaxation in stressful times. Stress - Everbody Has It, No One Wants It. How to Fight It? - read more

Generation 50plus: A Target Group with Special Needs

We are getting older and older, not at least thanks to life science progress. Products therefore have to be adapted to the specific needs of this target group. Find out in our report how manufactures and service providers adapt to the requirements of the Best Agers. Generation 50plus: A Target Group with Special Needs - read more

MEDICA 2009: Balance Report

A lot was expected from this years MEDICA in Dusseldorf. The fair is celebrating its 40th anniversary, in German hospitals investment backlog was apparent. But then came the financial crisis. We found out if the organizers of the exhibition have succeeded to satisfy exhibitors and visitors of the fair in spite of difficult times.  MEDICA 2009: Balance Report - read more

MEDICA 2009: Concluding Statement

The Director of MEDICA, Horst Giesen, is very satisfied with MEDICA 2009. He gives a resumé about the medical technology trade fair and how the highlights have been perceived. MEDICA 2009: Concluding Statement - read more

COMPAMED 2009: Impressions

With more than 500 exhibitors from 35 countries COMPAMED 2009 once again presents a wide range of new materials, components, intermediate products and services, including complete contract manufacturing for the medical technology industry. COMPAMED 2009: Impressions - read more

MEDICA 2009: Press conference

MEDICA is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Together with the parallel running fair COMPAMED, the world's largest trade fair in the field of medical technology MEDICA attracts well over 100,000 visitors in the exhibition halls in Düsseldorf. MEDICA 2009: Press conference - read more

MEDICA 2009: Tour

The World Forum for Medicine, the MEDICA in Dusseldorf, counts over 4300 Exhibitors from 60 nations, a record participation. Innovations from the medical sector and medical research are presented. The most important economic engine at the MEDICA are the innovations.  MEDICA 2009: Tour - read more

MEDICA 2009: Opening Day

On Wednesday, 18th november, 2009 MEDICA opens its gates in Düsseldorf for the 41st time. Have a look at the trade fair on the first day and listen to MEDICA visitor comments. MEDICA 2009: Opening Day - read more

MEDICA 2008: Concluding Statement

The Director of MEDICA, Horst Giesen, is very satisfied with MEDICA 2008. He gives a resumé about the medical technology trade fair and how the highlights have been perceived. MEDICA 2008: Concluding Statement - read more

MEDICA 2008: Highlights

In a medical emergency time is of the essence, whereas in a diagnostic situation it is all about obtaining even the slightest piece of information. Swift availability, enhanced imaging technology and versatile applicability – all of these are features on display at MEDICA. MEDICA 2008: Highlights - read more

MEDICA 2008: Opening Day

On Wednesday, 19 November 2008, MEDICA has opened its doors: On the occasion of its 40th anniversary the world's largest trade fair attracts a new record number of exhibitors. More than two thirds of the 4,313 companies come from destinations outside of Germany. MEDICA 2008: Opening Day - read more

MEDICA 2008: Tour

More than 4300 exhibitors from more than a hundred countries present their products, amongst others in the specially featured areas of telemedicine and medical IT. High on the agenda: data protection, an issue which is becoming ever more prominent.  MEDICA 2008: Tour - read more