For older people as well as for young people, a suction grip handle in the bathtub or shower is often a help. Those who move into an apartment suitable for the elderly will usually find such a suction grab bar in the bathroom here. If this is not the case, the purchase of such a … Suction Grip: Applications & Health Benefits
Senior cutlery is specially designed cutlery with large handles, which can be easily and safely held in the hand even with limited movement. It is also called cutlery for people with mobility impairment. The development of this cutlery is not too old and follows the trend of providing this group of people with easy-to-use items … Seniors Cutlery (Cutlery for People with Mobility Impairment): Applications & Health Benefits
Hydrogel is a polymer that carries a high content of water and at the same time is not soluble in water. As a polymer, the substance consists of macromolecules in a three-dimensional network that swell in contact with a solvent while still maintaining cohesion. Hydrogel plays a role in medical technology for wound dressings, lenses … Hydrogel: Applications & Health Benefits
The term cervical collar is actually a colloquial term for the professionally titled cervical spine support. Cervical spine stands for cervical spine and the purpose of a medical cervical collar is to support it after a motion or whiplash injury. Thus, a cervical spine brace is intended to prevent further and more serious injuries to … Neck Brace: Applications & Health Benefits
Most patients are reluctant to go to the dentist, as visits to the office are often associated with pain and the unpleasant noise of the mechanical dental drill. In contrast, laser drills (dental lasers) operate quietly and do not cause annoying vibrations. Laser technology used in dentistry is more precise and often faster than commonly … Laser Drill: Applications & Health Benefits
A plethysmograph is a device that medicine uses to measure variations in volume. Depending on the type of plethysmograph, it can calculate the volume of blood vessels in the arms and legs, lungs or finger. In addition, this method is suitable for determining the volume of the finger (pulse) and the degree of erection in … Plethysmograph: Application & Health Benefits
A nursing care bed is a bed that is adapted to the physical needs of people with severe chronic illnesses or physical disabilities. Nursing beds are subject to strict regulatory requirements. Their use takes place in both home and inpatient care and serves not only the patient but also the nursing staff. What is a … Nursing Bed: Applications & Health Benefits
Bone cement represents a two-component adhesive, which is formed by mixing a powder with a liquid within a short time before use. It is used to elastically anchor artificial endoprostheses to bone. After the implants are inserted, the artificial joints can immediately bear normal loads thanks to the properties of the bone cement. What is … Bone Cement: Applications & Health Benefits
The dental unit is the centerpiece of every dental treatment room. Sophisticated, delicate technology combined with factually appealing design serves the patient’s well-being, yet must deliver uninterrupted high performance day in and day out. What is a dental unit? The dental unit is the centerpiece of any dental treatment room. The dental unit can be … Dental Unit: Applications & Health Benefits
Various types of so-called occlusion foils are used in medicine. For example, the ophthalmologist uses occlusion films to treat double vision and for the dentist they are diagnostic tools. Ophthalmic occlusion film is a pleasant and gentle alternative to the conventional eye patch. What is the occlusion film? Ophthalmologist uses occlusion films for example to … Occlusion Film: Applications & Health Benefits
Bifocals are special multi-focal glasses. They are suitable for people who have two refractive errors. What are bifocals? Bifocals eliminate the need to switch between distance and reading glasses. With the help of bifocals, two different refractive errors can be corrected at the same time. The Latin term ‘bifocal’ means ‘two’ (‘bi’) and ‘focal point’ … Bifocals: Applications & Health Benefits
When individual teeth are missing from the jaw, the other teeth can shift and change the bite statics. There are several dental treatment methods to prevent this from happening. One is to make a bridge. What is a bridge? Often, all-ceramic or composite crowns are used, which bond well to the tooth because of a … Bridge (Denture): Applications & Health Benefits
