title: Microfluidics in medical applications.
abstract: The challenge of microfluidics is to control liquids or gases on the micro scale. The developing use of microfluidics in diagnostics, drug delivery and implants is discussed. These technology advances include electrowetting and a piezo-driven membrane micropump.
authors.affiliation: Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, Dortmund, Germany. michelsen@bartels-mikrotechnik.de
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Michelsen
mesh_terms: D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000639:trends*; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable / Q000639:trends; D044085:Microfluidics / Q000639:trends*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000639:trends