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Medical technologies are with you every step of the way

From pregnancy tests to ultrasound examinations, medical technology is by your side even before you are born. If you scraped your knee as a child, you used a bandage; if your vision becomes blurry, you can wear glasses.

When you are not feeling well, diagnostic tools and medical devices help healthcare professionals restore your health as quickly as possible.

If you need surgery, medical technologies ensure that you receive the care you need in a safe and as minimally invasive way as possible. If your blood vessels become blocked, stents can help restore blood flow. If you are seriously ill, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can identify the cause. And if you require continuous monitoring, digital health tools can track your health status and transmit vital data to healthcare professionals.

Medical technologies — at every stage of the patient journey

In its many forms, medical technology contributes significantly to health and quality of life.

Medical technology provides:

• Prevention
  Medical technology can help prevent diseases, injuries or other conditions, for example through early detection tools.
• Diagnosis
  Results from in vitro diagnostic tests help identify a specific condition, monitor its progression and support the selection of the appropriate treatment.
• Monitoring
  Medical technology helps patients monitor the status of a disease or chronic condition.
• Treatment
  Medical technology helps patients recover from injuries and illnesses or manage chronic conditions.
• Care
  Medical technology supports the entire patient care pathway, accelerates recovery and helps people stay healthy.