Concluding Statement MEDICA 2009

 The Director of MEDICA, Horst Giesen, is very satisfied with MEDICA 2009. He gives a resumé about the medical technology trade fair and how the highlights have been perceived. Concluding Statement MEDICA 2009 - read more

Balance Report MEDICA 2009

 A lot was expected from this years MEDICA in Dusseldorf. The fair is celebrating its 40th anniversary, in German hospitals investment backlog was apparent. But then came the financial crisis. We found out if the organizers of the exhibition have succeeded to satisfy exhibitors and visitors of the fair in spite of difficult times.  Balance Report MEDICA 2009 - read more

Generation 50plus: A Target Group with Special Needs

 We are getting older and older, not at least thanks to life science progress. Products therefore have to be adapted to the specific needs of this target group. Find out in our report how manufactures and service providers adapt to the requirements of the Best Agers. Generation 50plus: A Target Group with Special Needs - read more

Stress - Everbody Has It, No One Wants It. How to Fight It?

 Stress is a natural body reaction to pressure, tension or change. While a certain dose of stress can spice up your life, too much stress can be harmful and cause illness. However, during daily routine stress-reduction can be tricky. Experts at MEDICA provide helpful tips for relaxation in stressful times. Stress - Everbody Has It, No One Wants It. How to Fight It? - read more

COMPAMED Impressions

 With more than 500 exhibitors from 35 countries COMPAMED 2009 once again presents a wide range of new materials, components, intermediate products and services, including complete contract manufacturing for the medical technology industry. COMPAMED Impressions - read more

MEDICA Opening Day

 On Wednesday, 18th november, 2009 MEDICA opens its gates in Düsseldorf for the 41st time. Have a look at the trade fair on the first day and listen to MEDICA visitor comments. MEDICA Opening Day - read more

Opening Report MEDICA 2009

 Almost every market around the world is shrinking at the moment, and so is the medical sector. However the import market in Germany has managed to become stronger. Germany is therefore a highly competitive market in the global medical industry - the medical trade fair MEDICA in Duesseldorf has become the most important platform for manufacturers and customers. Opening Report MEDICA 2009 - read more

Preview MEDICA 2009

 The World Forum for Medicine, the MEDICA in Dusseldorf, counts over 4300 Exhibitors from 60 nations, a record participation. Innovations from the medical sector and medical research are presented. The most important economic engine at the MEDICA are the innovations.  Preview MEDICA 2009 - read more

Nerve sonography - Background Report MEDICA 2009

Approximately 15% of all people suffer from some type of nerve damage at one point in their lives - the cause is very often unknown. Nerve tumors, nerve inflammation, nerve injury or nerve compression can be detected clearly and therefore be treated correctly.  Nerve sonography - Background Report MEDICA 2009 - read more

MEDICA 2009 Preview

 Every year both manufacturers and users of highly advanced medical technology gather in Düsseldorf at the MEDICA trade fair. In its build-up journalists came to Hamburg to take a closer look at key products, which will be the talk of the trade fair.  MEDICA 2009 Preview - read more

Press conference MEDICA 2009

 MEDICA is celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. Together with the parallel running fair COMPAMED, the world's largest trade fair in the field of medical technology MEDICA attracts well over 100,000 visitors in the exhibition halls in Düsseldorf. Press conference MEDICA 2009 - read more