Topic of the Month November:
MEDICA News, Events, and Trends

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Welcome to MEDICA 2003, the global No. 1 meeting point for the medical sector! Every year in November, the fair draws exhibitors from over 60 nations and visitors from almost 100 countries to Düsseldorf.


In the run-up to the tradeshow and congress MEDICA.de presents exciting novelties, innovative medical techniques and the latest research developments presented at MEDICA 2003 - the ideal preparation for your visit in Düsseldorf!

Cardiac insufficiency is not just a therapeutic challenge, but also an economic one. Approximately 3 million Germans suffer from myocardial insufficiency. 100,000 new cases are added annually. The "Heart Coordinator", which may spare patients with severe cardiac insufficiency a heart transplant, is ready to go live. - Replacement for Risky Transplants

Concepts for early discharge of patients in good conscience from the hospital are more in demand than ever before. In the search for an efficient solution that optimally combines both medical and business aspects, the "clinical pathway" concept increasingly enters the discussion. - Efficient Data Processing in the Clinic

Ten years ago the victory march of keyhole surgery – operations with small incisions – began. The pressure of patient expectations was overwhelming, the industry's promises of progress irresistible. Have these “gentle” operating techniques lived up to their promise? - Ten Years of Keyhole Surgery

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