University of Utah
Diadem: Ultrasound device shows potential for chronic pain treatment
12.09.2024
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed Diadem, a noninvasive ultrasound device that targets deep brain regions to potentially alleviate chronic pain. The device could offer a new therapeutic option for patients who do not respond to current treatments.
Novel electrical stimulation for the treatment of cancer pain
30.08.2024
As part of the international “PAINLESS” project, researchers at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have developed a non-invasive brain stimulation method for treating pain in cancer patients.
Texas A&M Engineering
Synthetic plugs offer an alternative to total knee replacements
05.06.2024
Dr. Melissa Grunlan, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, is developing synthetic plugs to treat chronic knee pain and disabilities, offering an alternative to total knee replacements. This project is funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, a part of the National Institutes of Health.
Neurostimulation: Inceptiv™ fighting chronic neuropathic pain
19.04.2024
Neurostimulators play an important role in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. They use targeted electrical impulses to modulate pain signals. The Inceptiv™ neurostimulator from Medtronic is an example of a treatment solution for chronic neuropathic pain. It can offer sufferers a significant improvement in their quality of life.
Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH
Cold therapy: a key to painless physiotherapy
15.12.2023
After an operation, many patients undergo rehabilitation with physiotherapy. However, they often suffer from severe pain, especially at the beginning, which can also impair movement sequences during physiotherapy. Cold therapy as a pre-treatment can alleviate the pain and improve the success of the therapy afterwards.
Andreas Heddergott / TUM
GyroTrainer with AI: Individual back training machine
29.11.2023
The GyroTrainer is an intelligent training device that resembles a balance board. It uses artificial intelligence to adjust the difficulty level to the individual patient’s current ability.
Routine Health GmbH
PAMELA – Prevention and management of phantom limb pain via app
24.11.2023
The loss of an arm or leg has a huge impact on quality of life. In addition to the restrictions that an amputation means for daily activities, those affected often suffer from phantom pain, which is difficult to treat.
Using magnetic waves to treat many ailments – Biomag Medical
13.11.2023
Electric current and magnetic waves have long been used to treat various illnesses. One of the pioneers of this method is the Czech company Biomag Medical. Their devices produce pulsating magnetic waves that can be used to treat the target region in the body more precisely. We took the opportunity at MEDICA 2023 to find out more about this technology in our video interview.
Benjamin Mosch
Imaging: MRI shows how fibromyalgia changes the brain
05.06.2023
A team from the LWL Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has investigated the brain changes that are related to the disorder.
westend61
Platform for the rapid development of digital health applications
03.04.2023
Fraunhofer FIT presents a toolbox for the rapid development of digital health applications. It can help to respond to urgent needs in the healthcare market. The platform integrates applications, methods and solutions from several national and European research projects.
photovs
New ablation technology found safe, effective for atrial fibrillation
13.03.2023
A new ablation technology known as pulsed field ablation was successful at eliminating episodes of abnormal heart rhythms for 12 months in up to two-thirds of patients, according to a study.
Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University
Study unravels interplay between sleep, chronic pain and spinal cord stimulation
02.02.2023
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, in collaboration with Albany Medical Center, conducted a study to better understand the effect of spinal cord stimulation on chronic pain and sleep.
Pain therapy without medication – AURIMOD GmbH
14.11.2022
Chronic pain is a worldwide problem that continues to limit 30 percent of those affected despite treatment. With VIVO, AURIMOD GmbH is setting a new standard in pain treatment. In our video interview, we learn how this small device attached to the ear can provide pain relief.
Markus Bernards
Treatment for back pain: 84 percent increase in success rate
20.10.2022
Multimodal therapies should be promoted on a larger scale in the German healthcare system, in line with the National Disease Management Guidelines.
DyCare
DyCare: Safe and remote rehabilitation
18.10.2022
To treat musculoskeletal disorders physical therapy is often essential to help patients suffering from chronic pain. But following a patient’s progress in physical therapy can be difficult without a matching tool. To improve rehabilitation and further personalize treatment, DyCare developed a digital rehabilitation platform called ReHub.
PantherMedia / Wavebreakmedia
Treating chronic pain phases with an AI-powered app
05.04.2022
The treatment of chronic and acute pain phases centers on the patient’s pain profile. The treatment strategies must be flexible to facilitate customized adjustments. The AI-powered pain treatment solution by medicalmotion offers support and makes individualized exercise recommendations to manage the individual needs of pain patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
videoreality GmbH
Chronic pain: Virtual Reality helps alter pain perception
22.03.2022
The cause of chronic back pain can be hard to find. Pain sufferers are typically advised to embark on regular exercise, combined with physical therapy and pain management training to overcome potential psychological and emotional factors. Virtual reality applications could become an innovative treatment tool in this setting – targeting pain perception right in the brain.
SZB
Back problems: AI will provide personalised diagnosis
02.11.2021
Back problems are generally regarded as a widespread disease with many sufferers struggling with pain. A team of researchers from TU Kaiserslautern, the University Medical Centre in Mainz and several companies is working on a method that will enable more efficient monitoring of malpositions and strains on the back. Artificial intelligence methods are also being used.
Endoprosthetic surgery: modern and traditional approaches
01.01.2020
Surgery is required if you need an artificial joint. Patients and doctors must select the type of surgery that’s best suited and choose between robot-assisted, traditional or minimally invasive surgical approaches. Post-operative risks should be kept to a minimum, while benefits should outweigh any possible complications.
Endoprostheses: regaining independence and mobility
01.01.2020
Joints can suddenly or gradually deteriorate and lose their natural strength, whether it’s due to accidents, diseases or simple wear and tear. In some of these cases, implants of artificial joints – endoprostheses - can help. As a joint replacement, they are designed to stay in the body for as long as needed and as such improve the patient’s quality of life and mobility.
Shock wave therapy: Personalized treatment in orthopedic everyday-life
04.06.2019
Tendinitis, myofascial pain syndromes or fractures - shock wave therapy is a noninvasive method with no side effects that promises relief. The intensity of the shock waves can be customized to meet patients’ needs and yields fast positive results. In addition to advising doctor’s offices, clinical facilities, and universities, Kröner Medizintechnik GmbH also offers treatment, support, and care.
Organ-on-a-chip - the mini organs of the future?
01.02.2019
So far in vitro methods and animal experiments have been used to determine the causes of diseases, research therapeutic approaches and predict the effect of drugs. Organ-on-a-chip models now offer a more accurate and ethically justifiable alternative. Find out more about the models, their advantages and future developments in our Topic of the Month.
Blood glucose monitoring of tomorrow - modern diabetes therapies
02.01.2019
There are 425 million people with diabetes in the world. Heart problems, kidney failure or blindness - these can all be consequences of the metabolic disease. Diabetes patients now have the possibility of being treated digitally.