Success stories from where theory meets practice

Some concepts sound perfect and promising in theory. However, once we try to put them into practice, we often encounter unexpected challenges and obstacles.

In medicine, the gap between theory and practice is particularly noticeable. In today's issue, we present two exciting use cases that illustrate how innovative concepts have been or are being successfully integrated into clinical practice and the challenges that have been overcome.

Additionally, we have a brief recap of #WorldLaboratoryDay and an introduction to a new technique in surgical wound care. Enjoy reading!

• Neurostimulation: Inceptiv™ fighting chronic neuropathic pain
• Sterile supplies: AI-based recognition of surgical instruments
• Laboratory medicine in transition
• Raman sensor system: non-invasive monitoring
• Wound closure: soldering with light and nanotechnology

MED TECH & DEVICES

Unlock the next generation of pain therapy with the Inceptiv™ neurostimulator. Tailored for chronic pain management, its real-time adaptation offers personalized relief, improving pain therapy.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Every mistake in hospital is one too many, especially in the OR. That is not only true for surgeries but also for OR organization and logistics. The Charité CFM Facility Management GmbH and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK are now working together to reduce mistakes here: They use machine learning and image recognition to make sterile processing and packing of OR instruments safer and more efficient. Learn how this works in our article!

LAB & DIAGNOSTICS

AI is a game changer in many medical areas, even reshaping laboratory medicine. 🧬 To mark #WorldLaboratoryDay, there's one interesting area we're focusing on: the rise of artificial intelligence in diagnostics. Prof. Stefan Holdenrieder shares insights on how AI is not just a tool but a transformative force, offering precision and speed in areas like leukemia diagnostics. As AI approaches the expertise of specialized professionals, what does this mean for laboratories and patient care across the globe?

>>Dive deeper into the topic in November, at MEDICA LABMED FORUM 2024.<<

But there is more going on in the lab besides AI. For example, a new window is opening for health monitoring: the Raman sensor system enables non-invasive measurement of carotenoid concentration in the skin, providing revolutionary insight into health status and dietary habits. This technology could not only transform patient care, but also become an essential tool for monitoring the effectiveness of chemotherapies.

DISPOSABLES

Introducing a pioneering step in surgical healing with "iSoldering" – the Empa and ETH Zürich 's latest contribution to medical science. This technique marries nanotechnology with light to achieve secure wound closure without the need for traditional sutures or synthetic adhesives. Professor Inge Herrmann sheds light on the unique process involving protein-rich soldering paste and laser-activated nanoparticles for precise, contactless temperature monitoring. This method opens new avenues for soft tissue surgery where conventional stitching falls short.