MedicalExpo Transitions from an Online Exhibition to a B2B Marketplace
As companies continue expanding the online market by creating their own marketplaces, the year 2020 might be the cut-off for those interested in entering the competition. That’s what Vincent Gerard, CEO of the French company VirtualExpo Group which powers MedicalExpo, thinks. Today, the company is officially launching its new online marketplaces. Read more.
Pushing the Boundaries of Biofabrication
With personalized, regenerative medicine continuing to grow in popularity, the rapid evolution of 3D bioprinting technology is giving doctors and researchers the tools to better target treatments and improve patient outcomes. US-headquartered EnvisionTEC, one of the few 3D printer companies in the world whose products are being used for the production of final end-use parts, is a market leader in the development of bioprinting solutions. The company’s 3D-Bioplotter is a world-leading bioprinter used for research in over 300 peer-reviewed scientific and medical papers. MedicalExpo e-magazine caught up with Madalyne Ridella, EnvisionTEC’s Biomedical and Service Application Engineer, to find out more.
An Augmented Reality App to Help Children with Autism
Computer software company PTC in partnership with the Boston Children’s Hospital has developed a prototype of an augmented reality (AR) application to assist learning and communication for children with autism. The results of the clinical tests show a tremendous improvement for these children in terms of attention to the activity, speaking in three-word phrases, participating in pretend play, or following single-step directives. Learn more.
Innovative Mandibular Advancement Devices to Treat Sleep Apnea
The Covid-19 pandemic and the stress associated with the lockdown and social distancing measures have led to an increase in sleep disorders around the world. Among them, sleep apnea is an under-diagnosed condition that is very poorly treated due to the lack of practical and effective treatment. The family company Oniris has launched thermoformed mandibular advancement devices (MADs) that allow patients to take their own teeth impressions at home without having to go to the dentist. We spoke with Thibault Vincent, who runs the company with his brother.
Cancer Care: Challenges During and After the Pandemic
A webinar presented just a little before the 2020 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) discussed the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on cancer treatment in European hospitals and the lessons learned from the past few months. Read about it.
Canon Medical at ECR: Bringing the Power of AI to Routine Imaging
Canon Medical will be showcasing some of its latest innovations at this year’s ECR Online Edition from July 15-19, such as the deep learning reconstruction technology Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE). Learn more.
