Our Topics in 2006

Topic of the Month December: Anaesthesia & Intensive Medicine

The first narcosis is mentioned in the Bible: God made Adam fall into a deep sleep before he removed his rib. Results of the latest research in this area are presented in the Topic of the Month December Anaesthesia & Intensive Medicine.
- Topic of the Month December: Anaesthesia & Intensive Medicine

Topic of the Month November: MEDICA

Every year not only Christmas returns but also the world’s largest medical trade fair MEDICA. Exhibitors from all over the world present themselves with the newest discoveries. The Topic of the Month November on MEDICA.de is MEDICA.
- Topic of the Month November: MEDICA

Special: IT

A hundred years ago doctors used to work with stethoscope and instruments in a leather bag. Today they use laptops and touch-screens. IT is the topic of our Special on MEDICA.de in which information technology is in the focus.

- Special: IT

Topic of the Month October: Gynaecology

At the age of 13 life gets serious - twice a year women now regularly seek out a gynaecologist. Most treatments are routine. Nevertheless there are plenty of innovations in the area of gynaecology. As one can read in our Topic of the Month October on MEDICA.de.
- Topic of the Month October: Gynaecology

Special: Implants

Problems with a screw? The person coming up with the solution may not necessarily be a mechanic. Rather, an orthopaedist might be a good idea. Implants are the topic of our Special on MEDICA.de presenting new results from current studies.
- Special: Implants

Topic of the Month September: Diagnostics

Those who want to fight an enemy first have to know exactly against whom they battle. In medicine it is the same. For those who want to help a patient first have to establish an exact diagnosis. In September, MEDICA.de's Topic of the Month is concerned with diagnostics.
- Topic of the Month September: Diagnostics

Topic of the Month August: Cancer

It is one of the most vicious illnesses. The own genetic material becomes faulty, cells begin to behave like crazy. Researchers around the world are studying how cancer develops in order to find cures. And what they found out recently makes up August's Topic of the Month at MEDICA.de.

- Topic of the Month August: Cancer

Topic of the Month July: Pictures from Within

To throw a glance at something is not only of interest for an editor. Thanks to modern technology more and more people do so, especially physicians. That way they can "read" in the inside of bodies. In July's Topic of the Month, MEDICA.de takes a look at news about imaging techniques.
- Topic of the Month July: Pictures from Within

Special: Urology

Going for a slash belongs more to the unspectacular things of everyday life. Not until something hurts, we notice how reliable und steadily the urinary tract works. In our June-Special, MEDICA.de provides you with detailed information about scientific news in Urology.
- Special: Urology

Topic of the Month June: Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

Every professional athlete needs one: Putting up training schemes, giving advice in nutrition, squeezing out optimum performance - a sports physician is essential. In June, MEDICA.de sheds light on Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.
- Topic of the Month June: Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

Topic of the Month May: Surgery

Fortunate is he, who has not lived in ancient times and had to undergo an operation. Because narcosis or disinfections were not known. The Topic of the Month May at MEDICA.de deals with current devices to help surgeons.
- Topic of the Month May: Surgery

Topic of the Month April: Cardiology

It is made up of chambers, walls and atriums, but it is not a building. It is the heart, which provides all organs with fresh blood. In April’s Topic of the Month “Cardiology”, MEDICA.de follows the path through the cardiac cycle.
- Topic of the Month April: Cardiology

Special: Dermatology

Too much or too little – that lies in the eye of the beholder. Except when hair is sprouting in a woman's face. The Special in March at MEDICA.de deals with problem areas and therapies in dermatology.

- Special: Dermatology

Topic of the Month March: Diabetes

"Honey-sweet flow" is the translation for the ailment's name, that 150 million people worldwide are suffering from: Diabetes mellitus. In March's Topic of the Month, MEDICA.de deals with the metabolic disease.
- Topic of the Month March: Diabetes

Topic of the Month February: Respiratory Tracts

"Achoo" - everybody knows that sound. But there are far more other dangers that may make life difficult for lung, throat and oral cavity. This is the focus of February's Topic of the Month on MEDICA.de.
- Topic of the Month February: Respiratory Tracts

Topic of the Month January: Nutrition

Take a bite and training of the facial muscles can begin. Citrus fruits are healthy but for some just too acidic to eat them in a relaxed manner. January's Topic of the Month at MEDICA.de is concerned with news about nutrition and its influence on illnesses.
- Topic of the Month January: Nutrition

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