Our Topics in 2005

Topic of the Month December: Hospital & Practice

Doctors can be vain - with special shoes they make a colourful statement in the ER. But it takes a lot more to properly equip hospitals and practices - especially nowadays in the field of electronics. The subject of MEDICA.de's Topic of the Month in December.
- Topic of the Month December: Hospital & Practice

Topic of the Month November: MEDICA 2005

Do not forget the comfortable shoes. Every square metre of Messe Düsseldorf's 17 halls has been booked. Well, it is time for the International Trade Fair MEDICA 2005 to take place again. MEDICA.de's Topic of the Month is therefore concerned with trends at this medical fair.
- Topic of the Month November: MEDICA 2005

Special: Surgical Dressing, Care and Rehabilitation

Many nurses say they lack time during their daily work. But new research tells that better care does not necessarily come from more hours to spend - just organise them better, they say. How that works out and more research news can be read in our October-Special on MEDICA.de.
- Special: Surgical Dressing, Care and Rehabilitation

Topic of the Month October: Gynaecology

While men have to content themselves with a urologist, women have an exclusive specialist who deals with female medical conditions only. The work of gynaecologists is the focus on October's Topic of the Month on MEDICA.de.
- Topic of the Month October: Gynaecology

Topic of the Month September: Breast Cancer

Causes of breast tumours are being investigated intensively in order to break new ground in prevention and cure. In September, MEDICA.de concerns itself with new research into mamma carcinomas.
- Topic of the Month September: Breast Cancer

Topic of the Month August: Imaging Techniques

They are wizards in a way: with unvisible rays, they make our inside visible. But radiologists don't have magic wands. Normally they conjure with CT tubes or x-ray machines. Read more about new imaging techniques in our Topic of the Month August.
- Topic of the Month August: Imaging Techniques

Topic of the Month July: Infectious Diseases

Visible enemies of Homo Sapiens have become quite rare in modern times. The biggest threat is not noticeable with the naked eye: the army of microorganisms which cause serious infections. In July's Topic of the Month, MEDICA.de comes up with news about Infectious Diseases.
- Topic of the Month July: Infectious Diseases

Special: Pain

Chronic back, head or neck pain can devastate quality of life. Physicians are steadily pursuing new treatments which can improve the patient's situation. In our June-Special, MEDICA.de provides you with detailed information about news in chronic pain treatment.
- Special: Pain

Topic of the Month June: Geriatrics

The one good thing about dementia is that you meet new people every day. But what makes some people laugh is a serious illness for the elderly. Other diseases and combinations of them show the need for particular medical care for old people. Some of these problems faced by the elderly are in focus on MEDICA.de in our Topic of the Month.
- Topic of the Month June: Geriatrics

Topic of the Month May: Diabetes mellitus

Everybody knows the Canary Isles. Or the Galapagos Islands. But the islets of Langerhans? Located inside the pancreas, they are no place for holiday, furthermore a busy production site of insulin. A hormone which raises trouble in almost 200 million people all over the world. Read more in May's Topic of the Month.
- Topic of the Month May: Diabetes mellitus

Topic of the Month April: Cardiology

657.000 operating hours with a flow-rate of three billion liters pumped by a contracting volume of 70 ccm - a tremendous life performance of our heart. Usually, no maintenance necessary. MEDICA.de provides you in April's Topic of the Month with news about cutting-edge technology and innovations in the field of cardiology.
- Topic of the Month April: Cardiology

Special: It's Springtime

After all the cold days we are ready to shed our coats and start going outside. Usually. But not all of us want to do that. Some people lose their energy when they go through the first bright days of spring. Spring fatigue is one subject of our Special "It's Springtime!" on MEDICA.de. Check out other news and interviews about spring topics!
- Special: It's Springtime

Topic of the Month March: Surgery

The first cut does not necessarily have to be the deepest - contrary to what Cat Stevens thouhgt and sang. Especially since gentle surgery is steadily improving. In March, MEDICA.de comes up with news about surgery in its Topic of the Month.
- Topic of the Month March: Surgery

Topic of the Month February: Laser Technology

Laser - future technology. Progress goes fast in erasing wrinkles, cutting tissue precisely, even diagnosing disease from human breath with the help of laser beams. This February, MEDICA.de provides an up-date on recent developments in laser medicine.
- Topic of the Month February: Laser Technology

Topic of the Month January: Rheumatology

Rheumatism: The body's immune system can aim its attacks against skin, brains, heart or other organs - and not only adults are affected, also children are suffering from the painful disease. In January, MEDICA.de presents the latest research trends and medical techniques in rheumatology.
- Topic of the Month January: Rheumatology

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