Movie production in the operating room?
From 1957 onwards, Siemens marketed specialized movie cameras that allowed professional movie production within the operating room.
On the right path?
The Polytron image-processing system of 1987 incorporated a special software component that made it easier for physicians to guide the catheter through the blood vessels. What technology was this based on?
Research in the vinyl era
Which industry do we have to thank for the development of the first CT scanner?
A flash of genius!
Every second, millions of tiny electrical signals pass through our nerve fibers. As they travel to and from the brain, these nerve impulses can reach the speed of …
Fireworks in the X-ray room?
In the early days of X-ray technology, an examination was always accompanied by an impressive fireworks display.