AI assistants in patient care
13.05.2024
Medical chatbots to improve patient care? ChatGPT or other LLMs make it possible.
Lung check via app
26.03.2024
How does digital health prevention work using vocal biomarkers? The start-up VoiceMed knows. We asked them.
Apps are changing healthcare
14.03.2024
What makes a good digital health application? We asked at MEDICA 2023!
Technological solutions to combat the chronic staff shortage
04.03.2024
The shortage of skilled workers is a far-reaching challenge, especially in the healthcare sector. At MEDICA 2023, we were on the lookout for creative solutions.
Waste management: saving resources
06.02.2024
There is potential for clinics to make savings if they optimize processes such as waste disposal.
Market authorization for digital medical devices – anything but simple
05.01.2024
At MEDICA 2023, we spoke to exhibitors who advise manufacturers of digital medical devices during the authorization process or who are launching digital medical devices on the market themselves. In the video, you can find out what is particularly important in the authorization process and where the stumbling blocks lie.
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Pre-eclampsia diagnosis in focus
22.12.2023
Start-up MOMM Diagnostics is developing a diagnostic tool to help detect pre-eclampsia quickly and accurately.
Laboratory equipment – fit for the future with more sustainability
30.11.2023
We spoke to exhibitors at MEDICA 2023 who are driving sustainability in laboratory operations with their products. Watch the video to find out what levers are available here and which products can already be manufactured sustainably today.
Precision sensing technology for enhanced sleep quality – Earable
16.11.2023
A good night’s sleep is a personal experience. The FRENZ Brainband by Earable is a wearable driven by AI, designed to cater to your unique sleep requirements. It combines real-time data analysis, intelligent audio content, and cutting-edge technology to ensure users are well-rested. We did not want to miss the chance to talk to Earable about their newest developments.
3D printing on the assembly line
16.11.2023
In the MEDICA START-UP PARK, iFactory 3D GmbH showed how 3D printing can be fully automated.
Smartly crafting medical adhesives – Avery Dennison
15.11.2023
Avery Dennison, a global powerhouse in materials science, is advancing the field of medical adhesives, both for wound and surgical care as well as for wearables. With a multidisciplinary team and a dedication to addressing current industry challenges, they deliver solutions that not only meet the practical needs of medical applications but also enhance the comfort for patients.
Exoskeletons from Project March
15.11.2023
TU Delft students showcased advanced and functional exoskeleton development at MEDICA 2023.
Highlight-Tour PHYSIO TECH 2023
15.11.2023
In our highlight tour of PHYSIO TECH, we talk to some of the exhibitors about their products.
Rehabilitation through specialized treadmill technology – WOODWAY
14.11.2023
WOODWAY, a leader in treadmill innovation for medical rehabilitation, brings over 40 years of expertise to MEDICA 2023. They consistently deliver tailored, state-of-the-art solutions for optimal fitness and rehabilitation results. In our interview, discover WOODWAY's specialized equipment and their unique treadmill technology.
USA, what's new? – Highlight tour at the US Pavilion
14.11.2023
MEDICA connects medical technology companies and their customers from around the globe. In 2023, more than hundred US companies exhibit at the US pavilion in hall 16, for example. For our highlight video tour, we paid the pavilion a visit. Join us to learn who is behind the organization of the pavilion and what some of the exhibitors are showcasing at MEDICA.
ROBERT, the robot in rehab – Life Science Robotics
14.11.2023
At MEDICA 2023, the Danish company Life Science Robotics presents ROBERT. On the one hand, this robotic arm can relieve medical staff in rehabilitation and physiotherapy. On the other hand, it can also help patients achieve better results and get fit again faster. Find out how this works and what makes ROBERT so special in our video interview with Keld Thorsen, CEO.
Breath the spirit of MEDICA 2023 – Highlight tour with Director Christian Grosser
13.11.2023
Topics like artificial Intelligence, automation and robotics, and sustainability are shaking the medical industry – and both MEDICA and COMPAMED reflect that. We are walking through the trade show halls of MEDICA with Christian Grosser, Director Health & Medical Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf, to talk about this: What are his impressions of this year’s MEDICA and COMPAMED?
Magnetic waves in treatment
13.11.2023
Biomag Medical's devices produce magnetic waves that can be used to precisely treat target regions.
eHealth, mHealth, AI, and much more – Highlight tour in the MEDICA START-UP PARK
13.11.2023
Every year, the MEDICA START-UP PARK attracts a lot of visitors. Young, up-and-coming companies present their products here – often for the first time ever. This stand has already been the starting point for the success stories of some companies that are now internationally active. At MEDICA 2023, we are once again taking the opportunity to talk to promising start-ups.
Wireless revolution in neonatal monitoring – Bambi Medical
13.11.2023
Bambi Medical introduces the Bambi Belt, a wearable device designed for newborns that transforms vital sign monitoring in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). By eliminating wires, it significantly improves comfort for these vulnerable patients. As this is Bambi Medical’s debut at MEDICA, we seized the opportunity to learn more about the Bambi Belt’s numerous advantages.
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MEDICA 2023: Simple and enhanced analysis and visualization of medical image data
08.11.2023
A team of researchers from Kaiserslautern and Leipzig is working on a system that automatically analyses and visualises medical data, including their uncertainties.
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MEDICA 2023: Checking for counterfeit medication using a smartphone
08.11.2023
The SmartID counterfeit-proof barcode system means anyone can use a smartphone to check a product is genuine, provided the manufacturer uses SmartID.
Remote treatment improves care
03.11.2023
In the MEDICA DEEP DIVE, we take a look at the state of telemedicine today.
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Breathment: AI-based breathing exercises for health
23.10.2023
For people with respiratory diseases, breathing can be a challenge. Breathment, a start-up from Munich, wants to change that. With their app, they want to help COPD patients with rehabilitation and disease management.
Sensors: collecting data for monitoring and diagnostics
12.10.2023
Sensors allow the health status of patients to be recorded in real time. As a result, they enable faster diagnostics, even away from the doctor's office and clinic.
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Gamified pelvic floor training: fun motivation for a strong core
10.10.2023
Regular pelvic floor training can help in preventing incontinence, and often in resolving it. However, this requires consistent training over a period of months. It is therefore crucial to provide those affected with a permanently motivating form of training.
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CellAED: success that started at MEDICA
02.10.2023
Rapid Response Revival (RRR) began as a start-up at MEDICA and returned in 2023 with a finished product.
AI in diagnostics: a trustworthy companion
21.09.2023
In our MEDICA DEEP DIVE, we address AI solutions for imaging in practice and talk about how trust in AI technologies can be ensured. Be there live when our experts share their knowledge!
MEDICA DEEP DIVE: Robots in the OR
31.08.2023
Our experts discuss the current challenges and opportunities in the field of surgical robotics on an interdisciplinary basis.
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Start-up Time is Brain monitors brain function after stroke
30.08.2023
Stroke victims frequently face lasting disabilities. Recognizing this, the start-up "Time is Brain" has pioneered a portable device for early stroke detection. This innovation empowers doctors to tailor therapeutic decisions throughout a patient's journey, ensuring continuous, real-time brain monitoring from the moment a stroke begins.
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Imaging: monitoring cardiovascular stents with microwaves
30.05.2023
A cardiovascular stent may fail after implantation. Patients with arteriosclerosis then must undergo angiography again. The condition of the stent is examined or a new stent is placed during this procedure. Barcelona-based company NIMBLE Diagnostics is now working on an easier method to monitor stents after implantation.