Diagnosis and Treatment
Healing MissionThe latest communications technologies are being used to spread the knowledge and experience of wound care physicians.
Just Add WaterMaintaining moisture levels in the wound-dressing interface can impact on clinical outcomes and the cost of wound care.
Silver LiningThe search for better treatments for chronic wounds is ongoing.
Contrasting FortunesContrast agents are widely used to improve the sensitivity of body imaging techniques.
Does CT Beat the Odds?Lung cancer is a deadly disease, but the benefits of lung cancer screening are hotly debated.
Eliminate the False PositiveMedical tests that mistakenly find signs of disease can cause great distress and discomfort to patients.
European Imaging: A Mixed PictureThere has been a huge expansion in the use of 3D medical imaging over the last two decades.
Heart ShapeMulti-detector CT angiography is changing the face of cardiac imaging.
Making WavesRadio-frequency identification technology is set to cut the cost and revolutionise drug inventory management.
Over ExposureMedical imaging has proved to be such an invaluable diagnostic tool that its use has grown dramatically in recent years.
Picture of HealthMedical imaging procedures are sometimes conducted without image-enhancing contrast agents.
Signal SuccessA technique that could distinguish tissue during the resection of cancer tumours could dramatically improve outcomes.
The Next GenerationA host of new advances have increased the functionality and sensitivity of CT scanning technology.
Trouble VisionInterest among the public in whole body screening health checks has grown rapidly in recent years.
What's in a Face?New 3D imaging techniques can help clinicians recognise facial dysmorphology and diagnose associated genetic conditions.
Diagnostic Error Under ScrutinyA delayed or missed diagnosis can be a nightmare for both patient and practitioner.
Slice of Life: Cardiac CT EvolvesCT scanning is such a key part of the cardiovascular physician's armoury that it is hard to imagine treatment without it.
Coronary Imaging ConsideredThe development of coronary imaging technology has prompted intense debate between cardiologists and radiologists.
Look to LANSS for Neuropathic Pain DiagnosisNeuropathic pain can severely disrupt the lives of sufferers, yet clinicians often fail to recognise the condition.
A Clearer PictureTechnological developments are showing great potential in clinical trials of drugs to treat stroke victims.
Closer To The BoneIncreased understanding of bone healing has revolutionised traditional ideas about orthopaedic implants.
Getting To Know Your PatientsPatient-centred care is attracting interest among healthcare professionals in the USA and Europe.
ICDs Keep Pace With ChangeSudden cardiac death is a leading cause of mortality in the UK, but the regulations governing treatment have changed.
New Possibilities for Spinal RepairStem cells from the lining of the nose could be used to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
Translational Research: Time for ActionOne of the main challenges in cancer research today is promoting translational research.
Coming Soon: the OR of the FutureThe OR of the future could be a place where automated devices and networked systems work alongside surgeons.
Improving Survival in Advanced NSCLCA new and innovative therapy is available that targets the cellular processes involved in cancer progression.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis TreatmentConsultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon M H Hilali Noordeen looks at the latest clinical trials using the X STOP.
Medical Imaging Services: From Quick Fix to Lasting SolutionRadiology departments are increasingly looking to imaging system vendors to provide more than just hardware.
MRI: Now and in FutureDr Jens Bremerich and Professor Peter Buser report on the growing use of MRI in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.
Physical Therapy: Tools of the TradeWhat is being done to put the practise of rehabilitation on a firm, standards-based scientific footing?
Picture of Health: Advances in Medical Image ProcessingProfessor Alexander Horsch of Munich University of Technology looks at developments in the field of medical imaging.
Sleep Medicine: a Crucial Component in Cardiac CareSleep disordered breathing affects many more people than are treated, and can worsen the conditions of cardiac patients.
Small Devices, Big BenefitsKavitha Ravikumar of Frost & Sullivan predicts a bright future for embolic protection devices.
Stemming the Tide of Sudden Cardiac ArrestSudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) accounts for one-fifth of death in the USA.
Battling CancerThe incidence of cancer is continuing to rise and the treatments are becoming more sophisticated and powerful.
Can Arthroplasty Treat RUJ Pain?It is estimated that in the USA there are more than 10,000 Kapandji pinning and Darrach procedures every year.
Can Catheter Ablation Cure A-Fib?A-Fib can cause strokes and heart failure. Treatment is only a temporary alleviance and open-heart surgery a major risk.
Minimal InvasionThe world of surgery has changed dramatically from the days of large open surgeries.
Rehabilitating PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapy's place in the rehabilitation of disability through injury or illness makes it essential.
The Medical Digital Imaging RevolutionThe healthcare industry is becoming aware of the benefits available with the adoption of digital imaging technologies.
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