Abstract: In a method for assessing an acquired functional medical scan, a virtual functional medical scan is generated from a structural medical scan (e.g., MRI) using known techniques. The acquired functional medical image scan is then assessed by comparing it with the virtual functional medical scan. Since both scans are derived from the same source, there is no need for e.g., registration of the patient anatomy and the reference data.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and a device for bending a component (71) made of a thermoplastic material, and to the component (71) itself, in particular a sleeve-shaped component having a straight shank (72), for use in a personal care appliance such as a dental care, a hair care, a kitchen apparatus or the like. A holding means (70) is provided for supporting the component (71) to be formed to shape, and the component (71) is formed by at least two tools (76, 84, 92) arranged for movement relative to each other, and a heating unit is provided for heating the component (71) in its condition as formed.

Abstract: A method for bending a component made of a thermoplastic material. The component involved is in particular a sleeve-shaped component for a personal care appliance such as a dental care apparatus or the like. For the component to be bent it is heated up to the plastic's softening point. The component is brought into engagement with a forming rail and, during a relative movement of the component and the forming rail, is bent against the forming rail by means of a bending tool. As this occurs, the engagement surface between the component and the forming rail varies continuously.