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Topic of the Month November 2019

Medicine at the pulse of time: Innovations and trends at MEDICA 2019

Soon, the world's largest trade fair for medical technology will open its doors again: More than 5.000 exhibitors will present their newest products and ideas at MEDICA from 18 to 21 November. You will not only meet well-known companies here, but also lots of young start-ups. Or, you can visit the MEDICA forums and conferences to experience a rich program of lectures and discussions. Learn more about some of the highlights of MEDICA 2019 in our Topic of the Month: We have got something for everyone!

MEDICA LABMED FORUM: full speed ahead for careers in laboratory medicine

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Laboratories are medicine's secret weapon because they handle the lion's share of diagnostics often without patients even realizing it. That's why the continuing workforce shortage in both laboratory medicine and companies is especially troubling. The MEDICA LABMED FORUM 2019 plans to address and counteract this development: It is the place where you can find out more about careers in laboratory medicine.

Read the interview with Dr. Peter Quick here

Medicine 5.0: machine learning algorithms in healthcare

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Artificial intelligence holds the promise of salvation when it comes to medicine: it is meant to unburden medical professionals, save time and money and perform tasks reliably and tirelessly. But before AI algorithms are allowed to diagnose diseases, many technical and ethical questions still need answers. Find out how AI and "Medicine 5.0" can transform healthcare at the MEDICA 2019 trade fair in the MEDICA ECON FORUM by TK.

Read the interview with Prof. Alena Buyx here

MEDICA TECH FORUM: light-based imaging technique OCT

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Since its inception, MEDICA TECH FORUM has focused on the implementation of innovations and new technologies into clinical practice. 2019 marks the tenth year of the Forum. In honor of its anniversary, we will brighten things up a bit, as one of the focal points will highlight how optical coherence tomography (OCT) uses light to produce images.

Read the interview with Enno Hachgenei here

AI in the medical field: Friend or foe?

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One of the biggest and most common healthcare-related misconceptions is that new technologies, such as robots and artificial intelligence (AI), destroy jobs and replace highly skilled professionals. In reality, their main purpose is simply to aid doctors and healthcare workers in the future. Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm Esser wants to clear up this common misconception.

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100 years Beurer – How courage and experience create success

Not many companies in medicine can look back at 100 years of history. The Beurer GmbH from Ulm is one of them. We have visited Beurer in its anniversary year to learn more about the company that has been founded in a flat in 1919 and is globally active in 2019.