Focus: Medical technology
On this page you will find a collection of texts and videos from the Medical Center - University of Freiburg on the topic of "Medical Technology" that have been published in the last two years.
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07/05/2017,
The future of prostate cancer therapy: sharp images, beam or steel, or a cautious wait-and-see approach
International symposium focusing on "Prostate cancer: diagnosis and treatment" from July 14 to 15, 2017 at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg Read more
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06/26/2017,
Research network aims to improve radiotherapy of the head
New research consortium receives four million euros from the BMBF / Sub-project of the Medical Center - University of Freiburg investigates how the success of radiotherapy can be predicted Read more
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04/28/2017,
Surgery restores dexterity
After the most severe finger injuries, a complex procedure saves amputation and even restores feeling and function Read more
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03/22/2017,
Faster and more precise: New high-performance MRI at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg
With the new MRI machine, it will also be possible in future to examine people who were previously not allowed in the scanner due to their state of health / Technology analyzes patients' breathing patterns and calculates out motion blurring Read more
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01/09/2017,
Remote monitoring for heart failure
A new implant alerts the doctor by cell phone in the event of impending heart failure. The technology used at the University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen can save patients many hospital stays. Read more
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01/04/2017,
Fine-tuning your hearing
The Implant Centrum Freiburg (ICF) at the Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg has a new wave field synthesis system for researching spatial hearing with cochlear implants Read more
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10/28/2016,
Rescue after 20 minutes under water
A young man suddenly collapses while swimming. When he is brought to the surface 20 minutes later and resuscitated, nobody suspects that he will soon be talking and walking again - thanks in part to intensive care doctors at Freiburg University Hospital. Read more
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08/11/2016,
Special surgery saves young man after train accident
Through the mouth to the spine: trauma surgeons and facial surgeons at the University Medical Center Freiburg saved a young man from paraplegia with an unusual operation. Read more
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06/27/2016,
What to do with high blood pressure when tablets don't help? Microsystems technology offers new possibilities
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04/20/2016,
Precisely targeting the tumor
The rays hit the tumor with the tiniest fraction of precision - and damage the genetic material of its cells to such an extent that they can no longer divide. Radiotherapy shrinks the tumor or even destroys it completely. Professor Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu, Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Freiburg University Medical Center, explains how this method also strengthens the immune system. Read more
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03/22/2016,
Stroke therapy: time window for new catheter technology often larger than expected
Extent of brain damage often remains constant in the first few hours / Minimally invasive procedure can therefore be performed successfully even hours later Read more
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03/02/2016,
Medical Center - University of Freiburg advances stereotactic body radiotherapy
Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg instrumental in the development of stereotactic body radiotherapy / High radiation dose can be precisely delivered to moving tissue outside the body Read more
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02/08/2016,
Ultra-fast brain imaging to become even more precise
1.5 million euros for the further development of magnetic resonance imaging Read more
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01/25/2016,
Treat teeth with acid damage gently and efficiently
Medical Center - University of Freiburg leads study on automated milling processes for dental prostheses / 940,000 euros in funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) Read more
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09/11/2015,
Artificial hearts: The battle for the heart
Artificial hearts are intended to bridge the gap until transplantation. As there are too few organ donors, they are being used more and more often. Read more
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05/22/2015,
Living bones from the 3D printer
Freiburg scientists want to print tissue with built-in blood vessels. They have received funding from the German Research Foundation for this project Read more