Abstract: A minimally invasive examination device for assisting in the positioning of an interventional instrument in the body of a patient. The device allows improved positioning of an interventional instrument in the body of a patient. The device comprises: a coupling element on which at least one first sensor is arranged and that is coupled to a proximal end of the interventional instrument, as a result of which the first sensor is connected to the interventional instrument (16) via the coupling element, a signal detection and processing device that is connected to the first sensor in a wireless or wired manner so as to transmit signals, wherein the signal detection and processing device (20, 34) is designed to process the signals from the first sensor, and a display device that is designed to visually display processing results from the signal detection and processing device.

Abstract: An image-based approach of calibrating an ultrasound-probe is described, wherein at least two ultrasound-images which cross each other are acquired with a tracked ultrasound probe, and wherein the intersection areas of these images, which have been calculated on the basis of the tracked spatial position of the ultrasound probe are checked for similar image content. The grade of similarity gives an indication as to how well the ultrasound probe is calibrated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a device for characterizing, for example identifying at least one object depicted in a raster image (1) or determining the speed of sound of the object, the raster image (1) having pixel rows and pixel columns. In order to efficiently and accurately characterize the object, the invention provides that several pixel columns (Cn) are selected and each of the selected pixel columns (Cn) is converted into a line profile (L), the amplitude of the line profile (L) representing the value (V) of image information of selected pixels of the respective selected pixel column (Cn), wherein the method comprises determining characteristics of the line profiles (L) and using the characteristics to characterize the at least one object depicted in the raster image (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an auscultation device (1) for capturing and evaluating body sounds, having an auscultation element (2) having a housing (4, 4a) and arranged therein: an audio system (5), a power supply (6), a computing unit (7), means for data transmission (7a) and a control interface (8), and having a data processing system having a user interface (10), means for data transmission (14a), a memory (13) and a computing unit (14), wherein the audio system (5) comprises at least one microphone unit (5a, 5b) for capturing the body's own sounds and this at least one microphone unit (5a, 5b) comprises a microphone (i) and a connection element (ii) between microphone (i) and housing (4, 4a).

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for thermal monitoring of tissue with an ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring, via an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound image, selecting at least one region of interest in the ultrasound image, extracting features from the at least one region of interest, classifying a thermal state of tissue in the at least one region of interest based on the features, and outputting, via a display device, the thermal state of the tissue. In this way, ultrasound imaging may be used for real-time thermal monitoring of tissue during an ablation procedure, thereby improving the accuracy and efficacy of the ablation procedure.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for thermal monitoring of tissue with an ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring, via an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound image, selecting at least one region of interest in the ultrasound image, extracting features from the at least one region of interest, classifying a thermal state of tissue in the at least one region of interest based on the features, and outputting, via a display device, the thermal state of the tissue. In this way, ultrasound imaging may be used for real-time thermal monitoring of tissue during an ablation procedure, thereby improving the accuracy and efficacy of the ablation procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a patch (2) with at least one filler and at least one active ingredient, wherein the local distribution of the active ingredient or ingredients within the patch (2) takes place dependent on the morphology, anatomy and physiology of the lesion (1) to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for detecting image parameters during the exposure of films (2), in particular X-ray films. It is an object of the invention to provide a system which allows a simple and fast production of optimally exposed recordings. For this purpose, the system (1) comprises a detector element (3) which can be detachably attached to a film (2) and which detects in a spatially resolved manner the radiation (4) impinging on the film (2) during exposure or the radiation (4) transmitted through the film and thereby generates a signal from which image parameters generated by the current film exposure can be derived.

Abstract: The disclosed invention encompasses an image-based approach of calibrating an ultrasound-probe, wherein at least two ultrasound-images which cross each other are acquired with a tracked ultrasound probe, and wherein the intersection areas of these images, which have been calculated on the basis of the tracked spatial position of the ultrasound probe are checked for similar image content. The grade of similarity gives an indication as to how well the ultrasound probe is calibrated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device comprising at least one locking unit (2) having at least two sockets (3), wherein the sockets (3) are designed to make it possible for joint heads (5) received in the sockets (3) to each pivot about a pivot axis, as well as to a locking unit, to a tool mount and to an instrument holder for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Abstract: The invention relates to a patch (2) with at least one filler and at least one active ingredient, wherein the local distribution of the active ingredient or ingredients within the patch (2) takes place dependent on the morphology, anatomy and physiology of the lesion (1) to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material for the 3-dimensional printing of scaffold structures on a 3D printer as well as to a medical implant (1) made of this type of material and the use of this type of material for manufacturing a medical implant (1) of this type. According to the invention, the material has integrated microspheres (5) which emit radioactive rays.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for detecting image parameters during the exposure of films (2), in particular X-ray films. It is an object of the invention to provide a system which allows a simple and fast production of optimally exposed recordings. For this purpose, the system (1) comprises a detector element (3) which can be detachably attached to a film (2) and which detects in a spatially resolved manner the radiation (4) impinging on the film (2) during exposure or the radiation (4) transmitted through the film and thereby generates a signal from which image parameters generated by the current film exposure can be derived.

Abstract: An operating table including a stretcher for receiving a patient on a supporting surface of the stretcher, a detector which is arranged below the stretcher's supporting surface, an arcuate arm which is extendable from an area below the supporting surface at least partially into an area above the supporting surface, and an X-ray tube positioned in the arm.

Abstract: Injection device (1, 1?), in particular for injecting a liquid into a body in magnetic resonance tomography, comprising: a syringe with a reservoir (3) for holding a liquid, with a nozzle (5) arranged on the reservoir, and with a plunger (9) for expelling the liquid from the reservoir through the nozzle, a drive member, which is connected to the plunger (9) in order to drive the plunger (9), and a non-electrical energy accumulator (17, 17?), which is connected to the drive member in order to operate the drive member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an instrument kit and applicator for the localized internal irradiation of tumors or temporary post-operative cavities. For example, an applicator is disclosed in the form of a balloon for a radiation source of ionized radiation, which applicator enables an exactly dosed irradiation in the tissue concerned.

Abstract: A navigation attachment for a manually guided instrument which is designated for the surgical and/or therapeutic treatment of a body and/or for implementation of a diagnostic procedure on the body is provided. The navigation attachment includes a fastener adapted to be fixedly connected with the instrument; at least one image pickup unit, including a device to determine a distance between the navigation attachment and a surface of the body; wherein at least three distances are usable to represent a position (x, y, z, t) of the instrument and/or a front section of the instrument in relation to the body or to a component of the body. Further, a navigation procedure is provided.

Abstract: A process and system are disclosed for supplying electrical energy to a device located in a room housing an imaging system (such as an MRI system, for example), wherein the room is shielded from external electromagnetic fields. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and processes for emitting electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of the light spectrum from at least one light emission device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a process and system for transforming the electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy using at least one transducer device located in the room, and supplying the electrical energy to the device so as to minimize interfering electromagnetic fields within the room.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stent (1) for introducing into human body cavities, in particular into blood vessels, comprising a proximal first end to be introduced (2) and a distal final end to be introduced (3), a sleeve-like stent body (4) made of biocompatible material, and at least one support wire (5) provided as a support body within the stent body (4), the support wire (5), when the stent is in the tensioned state, resting against the inside of the stent body (4) in the shape of a spiral and the stent body (4), when the stent is in a compressed state, being collapsed and expandable into a tensioned state. The proximal end of the support wire (5) in the region of the proximal first end to be introduced (2) is firmly attached to the stent body (4) and the distal end of the support wire, when the stent is in the compressed state, extending from the distal final end (3) of the stent body (4) to be introduced.

Abstract: A process and system are disclosed for supplying electrical energy to a device located in a room housing an imaging system (such as an MRI system, for example), wherein the room is shielded from external electromagnetic fields. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and processes for emitting electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of the light spectrum from at least one light emission device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a process and system for transforming the electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy using at least one transducer device located in the room, and supplying the electrical energy to the device so as to minimize interfering electromagnetic fields within the room.