title: [Research and development in medical technology industry--status in Germany].
abstract: In today's operating room, innovative methods and tools increase productivity, reduce patient trauma, and improve health care economics. Digital imaging and networking assist decision-making-practically, in real time during surgery and with 3-D reconstructions of surgical planning. The operating environment is further enhanced by nonstop monitoring and life-support equipment. Accordingly, research and clinical studies are becoming more important for medical technology assessment and thus deserve more financial support.
authors.affiliation: Siemens AG, Offentlichkeitsarbeit und Gesundheitspolitik, Erlangen.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Stehr
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000639:trends; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000191:economics*; D012106:Research / Q000191:economics; D013675:Technology, High-Cost / Q000191:economics*
vernacular_title: Forschung und Entwicklung in der medizin-technischen Industrie--Standort Bundesrepublik Deutschland.