Description

This edition of the Medical and Diagnostics Imaging Alert depicts key innovations in the European Union. Innovations from well renowned institutions including the University of St. Andrews, the University of Nottingham, and the University of Glasgow, as well as, important companies comprising Med Imaging Limited, Planmed Oy, Elekta Instrument AB, Barco NV, and Koninklijke Philips N.V. are profiled.

MDIT's mission is to analyze and report new and emerging technologies; advances in R&D, product development and regulatory matters specifically related to the areas of CT, MRI, NM, PET, Ultrasound and X-ray. In addition, relevant developments in fusion technologies, functional imaging technology, interventional cardiology and image guided surgery and healthcare IT related areas such as PACS, medical information storage, and disaster recovery/business continuance will also be covered.

Medical devices and imaging technology and innovation research covers cutting-edge global developments in medical devices and imaging sectors such as biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, assistive technologies and imaging technologies and platforms.

Keywords: radiotherapy, video-pill, cancer imaging, ultrasound tools, cardiac ultrasound imaging, wound healing, diagnostic displays, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoporosis, 3D breast imaging