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Adaptive AI Spiroergometry
An AI-based method is revolutionizing spiroergometry through automated, adaptive stress control in real time. Intelligent, patient-specific control increases the precision and safety of diagnostics and opens up new opportunities for manufacturers to differentiate themselves in the market for personalized medical technology.
Self-Expanding, Patient-Specific Stents
The University of Duisburg-Essen has developed a novel technology for the additive manufacturing of self-expanding stents made of amorphous metals (bulk metallic glasses, BMGs). Using the laser powder bed fusion process (PBF-LB/M), delicate, patient-specific stent geometries can be produced without tools and in a resource-efficient manner. The amorphous microstructure of BMGs gives the implants high strength, good elasticity, and biocompatibility. The technology opens up new possibilities for durable, safe, and customized vascular implants and represents a sustainable alternative to conventionally manufactured nitinol stents.
Non-invasive glucose measurement
Regular blood sugar measurement is important for diagnosing and treating diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar. Blood sugar can be measured in a variety of ways, but the current method of choice is invasive: a small blood sample to determine sugar concentration.
Rotary piston pump
So far, the problem of sealing has been a major challenge when using rotary piston pumps.
Cartilage-specific antimicrobial CLEC3A
Bacterial infection is one of the most frequent complications in joint replacement and dental implant surgery. The incidence of septic arthritis following total joint arthroplasty is approximately 2%, leading to massive health problems and considerable cost to the national economy.
HypoxieFit
Athletes, such as marathon runners and cyclists, often resort to training at higher altitude areas, in order to optimize their endurance. The atmosphere in such locations has lower oxygen content, which forces the human body to compensate for the reduced oxygen uptake by increasing hemoglobin concentration in blood.
Automatically adapting sole
Scientists at Münster University of Applied Sciences have developed a smart insole for diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) that can prevent the majority of foot ulcers. The air cushion insole automatically detects areas under heavy strain by measuring pressure and relieves them by redistributing the air pressure in the individual air cushions.
OCT scanners with better insights
The invention from the University of Bonn is based on a software-based method for determining the autofluorescence of the fundus of the eye using optical coherence tomography. By integrating the software, manufacturers of OCT scanners can both significantly expand the range of functions of their devices and reduce examination times.
Fabric valve leaflet (ribbon valve leaflet)
The University Hospital Aachen has developed a new type of heart valve prosthesis for implantation in the human or animal body. The valve prosthesis consists of a valve stent with a ring-shaped, lower valve base and a valve leaflet consisting of one or more ligament tissues. The tissue made of polymer threads serves as the basic biomechanical structure for the formation of artificial valve leaflets for heart and venous valves.
Test bench for orthoses
Scientists have developed a method and a test stand that can be used to measure the stiffness of orthoses. The test stand makes it easy and convenient to determine and optimize the mechanical properties of ankle orthoses directly in the medical supply store.
SmartCoverCare
The combat against infections at tissue contact surfaces remains a major challenge in the healthcare sector. A new development by the University of Siegen and the Amsterdam University Medical Center now offers a promising solution: a coating with antimicrobial properties that combats infections - including those caused by multi-resistant bacteria - and detects them at an early stage. This safe, effective technology could revolutionize wound care and significantly improve the healing process. The polymer network is ideal for coating catheters, tubes and permanently implanted subcutaneous instruments and sensors.
Procedure for orienting X-ray units
A new technology from Heinrich Heine University based on machine learning (MI) allows X-ray equipment to be automatically adjusted to the respective patient, regardless of the patient's position angle.
Ü- Fix
In Germany alone, the annual healthcare expenditure for diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is around 2.5 billion euros. Thanks to a new invention, it is now possible to replace the commercially available solutions for foot pieces, which are not optimally adapted to the needs and mobility requirements of patients, with a foot piece for the external fixator, which mechanically bridges the damaged area or fracture in such a way that the loads are applied proximally at this point during movement. The patient can now be mobilized directly regardless of the healing status.
Feedback mechanism for powder inhalers
Correct use of capsule-based powder inhalers increases the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Thanks to the new technology for measuring the flow rate and duration of inhalation, the user receives rapid feedback on the quality of inhalation and can adjust their behavior.
Implantable glucose sensor
The innovative glucose sensor makes it easier for patients to measure their blood glucose. It can be implanted and can remain in the body for a longer period of time. The encapsulation of the sensor due to the foreign body reaction does not interfere with the measurement and reliable results are provided at all times.
E-Walker
Walkers are a great help for elderly or temporarily gait-impaired people. However, if the forces are overestimated, the E-Volator from the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences can lower a stand plate, the person can climb on and then drive electrically and power-saving to their destination.
Movement optimization training tool
In order to optimize movement execution, athletes need feedback on their own movement progress. This technology can increase both effectiveness and efficiency through an extended reality (XR)-based approach using real-time feedback.
Neurostimulation with light
The stimulation of nerve cells with electrical or optical impulses is a field of research with a multitude of new applications in medicine. In the future, optogenetics will be used to research the healing possibilities of neurodegenerative diseases or traumatic injuries by stimulating photosensitized nerve cells.
Faster MRI examinations
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an expensive diagnostic imaging examination. A new method developed by the University of Duisburg-Essen significantly shortens MRI examination times by synthetically generating STIR sequences without the otherwise time-consuming STIR scans.
Dummy foot
The invention uses an individualized foot dummy to provide the possibility of examining the lower leg orthosis in order to enable adequate immobilization. To achieve this, the supporting leg is scanned and then additively manufactured in individual parts.
CMOS biosensors
Production process for a highly sensitive biosensor made from a crossed nanowire-structure field-effect transistor. The cost effective CMOS compatible production process allows for e.g. biosignal monitoring of molecules like c-reactive protein (CRP), cardiac troponin (cTnI), electrogenic cells, or peptides such as amyloid-beta.
Lab-on-a-Chip-System
Magnetic particles are often used to transport and/or separate biomolecules such as DNA or proteins. These particles have biochemically functionalized surfaces and are used as markers in analytical biotechnology and medical technology.
FlexOxy
With extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, the physician only has oxygenators in a few different sizes. A suitable volume would be particularly important for infants and small children in order to relieve the blood circulation.