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Image: The IBEX ambulance chair (Photo courtesy of ParAid Medical).

ParAid Medical Showcases Updated Ambulance Chair at MEDICA 2018

ParAid Medical (Birmingham, West Midlands, UK), a manufacturer of medical transportation equipment, exhibited the latest version of its IBEX ambulance chair, suitable for safely moving patients up and down stairs, at MEDICA 2018. Read more
15 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018
Image: The LifeFlow rapid infuser for patients who require an urgent fluid bolus (Photo courtesy of 410 Medical).

Rapid Fluid Resuscitation Tool Helps Combat Septic Shock

A hand-powered rapid infuser delivers crystalloid and colloid resuscitative fluids to patients with critical conditions such as sepsis and hypovolemic shock. Read more
14 Nov 2018 | Critical Care
Image: Temporary abdominal closure using NPWT provides a solution for damage control in austere settings (Photo courtesy of Edwin Faulconer/ Derriford Hospital).

Provisional Negative Pressure Dressing Provides Abdominal Closure

A new study describes how a negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system assembled from readily available medical-surgical supplies can provide temporary abdominal closure in remote settings. Read more
14 Nov 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The “zero-pressure” technology is designed to address pressure ulcers in a range of needs and applications (Photo courtesy of Rober).

Rober Showcases Pioneering ‘Zero Pressure’ Mattresses in Germany

Rober Ltd. (Chesterfield, UK), a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of ‘zero pressure’ technology, showcased its full range of pioneering mattress solutions at MEDICA 2018. Read more
14 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018
Image: Leading the UK pavilion, the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) supports British health technology companies interested in developing and nurturing worldwide trade links (Photo courtesy of Medica).

UK Companies Showcase Life-Saving Solutions at Medica 2018

Close to 100 British companies attended MEDICA 2018, the world’s largest medical trade fair held from November 12-15, at Dusseldorf, Germany, to showcase the latest medical devices, diagnostic software and digitally enabled technologies. Read more
14 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018
Image: The FDA and DHS are collaborating to safeguard medical device from hackers (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

FDA and DHS Expand Device Cybersecurity Partnership

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA; Silver Spring, MD, USA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS; Washington DC, USA) have announced a new framework for greater coordination and cooperation that will address medical device cybersecurity. Read more
13 Nov 2018 | Health IT
Image: A microscope image of α-synuclein clumps in the appendix (in red) (Photo courtesy of VARI).

Appendectomy May Reduce Parkinson's Disease Risk

A new study suggests that the normal human appendix contains pathogenic forms of α-synuclein, which affect the risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD). Read more
13 Nov 2018 | Surgical Techniques
Image: A new study claims that supplemental oxygen is detrimental to hospital inpatients (Photo courtesy of Getty Images).

Minimal Oxygen Supplementation Recommended for Most Inpatients

A new guidance statement reports that supplemental oxygen is not always indicated for acutely ill patients, and may contribute to higher mortality. Read more
13 Nov 2018 | Critical Care
Image: The ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthineers).

Siemens Healthineers Showcases ACUSON Ultrasound Product Portfolio

Siemens Healthineers (Erlangen, Germany) showcased its complete ACUSON ultrasound portfolio along with live scanning demonstrations at MEDICA 2018, the world’s largest medical trade fair. Read more
12 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018
Image: The Helianthus C mammography system (Photo courtesy of Metaltronica).

Metaltronica Presents Digital Mammography Systems at Medical Trade Fair

Metaltronica S.p.A. (Pomezia RM, Italy) presented its state-of-the-art digital mammography systems at MEDICA, the world’s largest medical trade fair held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 12-15, 2018. Read more
12 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018
Image: Canon displayed its range of X-ray tubes, X-ray flat panel detectors (FPDs) and X-ray image intensifiers at the MEDICA trade fair (Photo courtesy of Canon).

Canon Displays New Products at MEDICA Show

Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co., Ltd. (Ōtawara, Japan) displayed its range of X-ray tubes, X-ray flat panel detectors (FPDs) and X-ray image intensifiers at MEDICA, the world’s largest medical trade fair that was held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 12-15, 2018. Read more
12 Nov 2018 | Medica 2018

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Image: Google DeepMind is exploring new frontiers in medical diagnostics (Photo courtesy of Google).

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Image: Relay, the autonomous service robot that will make hospitals more efficient (Photo courtesy of Savioke).

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Image: An NFER system allows researchers to track nurses\' movements in real time (Photo courtesy of Jung Hyup Kim/ MU).

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Image: The global medical robots market is estimated to grow to almost USD 29 billion in 2025 (Photo courtesy of iStock).

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