Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics

Plastic surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring, enhancing or correcting the way various body parts appear or perform. The field can be divided into reconstructive surgery and aesthetics (also referred to as cosmetic surgery). Some plastic surgeons specialize in treating burns or in craniofacial surgery, hand surgery or micro-surgery.

Spiral Scanner

Spiral scanners are advanced computer tomography (CT) scanners that use a spiral movement to yield a high resolution scan that produces 3D images of areas within the body.

New Developments in OB/GYN Probes

Sonograms are frequently used in obstetrics and gynecology practices to visualize an embryo or fetus in utero, or to visualize a woman’s reproductive organs. Obstetric sonograms have traditionally been done by placing a transducer on the abdomen of the pregnant woman. More recently, however, advanced highly sensitive ultrasound probes have been developed that are placed in the woman’s vagina, resulting in transvaginal scans that provide pictures that are clearer, particularly in the early months of pregnancy and in obese women. In addition, a full bladder is not needed to obtain high-quality images, as for abdominal probes, resulting in greater comfort for the patient.

Pediatrics and Neonatal Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the specialized field of medicine that deals with maintaining and restoring the health of babies, children and teens. Pediatricians focus primarily on well-child care and preventative measures, such as immunizations and annual check-ups. In addition, a large part of pediatrics practices involve treating common childhood illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as injuries and chronic disorders.

PET and PET/CT

Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging technology creates 3D images of functional processes in patients’ bodies. The imaging is facilitated by positron-emitting radionuclide or tracers which are injected into the patient before they undergo the scan. The tracers combine with biologically active molecules such as glucose to indicate areas of high metabolic activity.

Great Tips for Ultrasound Buyers

Although Ultrasounds are cost effective imaging devices, standard to all medical facilities, in light of current worldwide economic conditions and growing financial pressure on medical facilities, finding ways of saving money and increasing value of Ultrasound Equipment is a relevant issue for Equipment Buyers. This article shares helpful tips for purchasing Ultrasound Equipment.

Beckman Coulter medical equipment

Beckman Coulter is a leading designer and manufacturer of instruments, software and supplies for clinical diagnostics as well as medical research and discovery. Based in Fullerton California, the company is active in 130 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1935 by Dr. Arnold Becker, who developed the first device for measuring pH.

Hematology and Serology

Hematology is the study of the anatomy and physiology of blood and the organs that create it. It also deals with the origins, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases, including bleeding disorders, hematological cancers, anemia, and hemoglobin abnormalities. Other sub-specialties of hematology focus on blood bank operations, blood transfusion, and bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.

LASIK Surgical Machines

LASIK, an acronym for laser in situ keratomileusis, is a procedure for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In LASIK surgery, an ophthalmologist cuts a flap in the surface of the cornea in order to reach the middle of the eye’s natural lens. The lens is then reshaped by the laser to correct or improve the patient’s vision.

Dialysis Machines

Dialysis machines are used to clean wastes and excess fluids from the blood. The machines serve as an artificial replacement for compromised kidney function of patients who suffer from renal disease. Dialysis may be used for short or medium term care for patients with acute reductions in kidney function, or for long-term care of patients with chronic kidney failure, as a holding measure until a transplant can be performed.

Oncology

Oncology is the field of medicine that deals with cancer. Oncologists diagnose cancers in patients; select therapies for cancer treatment; monitor patients following successful treatment; provide palliative care to patients with cancers that cannot be treated; develop screening protocols; and conduct research into the causes and treatments of cancer. In recent years, much oncology research has focused on genetic factors, as oncologists strive to understand the hereditary basis of cancers and the role of DNA.