“Österreich-Bild” on Sunday, February 11, 2024, 6:25 p.m., ORF 2
St. Pölten (OTS) – More than 100 companies are active in medical technology and pharmaceutical production and development in Lower Austria, as well as internationally acclaimed academic research and educational institutions and training courses. As an example, this “Austria picture” from the ORF regional studio for Lower Austria (director: Andi Leitner, camera: Franz Cee) shows companies that are among the internationally leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of future-oriented medical products and are also active in research.
The company Lohmann & Rauscher in Schönau an der Triesting, for example, specializes in special bandages and hygiene products. At Implantec, with its production site in Pottendorf, the focus is on artificial hip joint endoprostheses, while at Saphenus Medical Technology, with its Lower Austria location in Mödling, the focus is on developing a sensor sock to reduce phantom pain after amputations. C+TBA in Krems is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, processing and provision of human tissue for the medical care of patients. Also based in Krems is Fresenius Medical Care, which specializes in the production of medical technology products for blood purification.
However, innovations also take place in the clinical area: For example, at the St. Pölten University Hospital, AI, artificial intelligence, is used in colon cancer prevention. In the state hospital in Wr. In Neustadt, molecular pathology enables genetic examinations using the latest technology.
The documentary from the ORF Lower Austria regional studio also shows how important the topic of cooperation is – between public institutions, university institutions such as the Danube University Krems and industry. The state health agency and the Eco Plus health platform ensure networking.
Editor: Mag. Sabine Daxberger-Edenhofer
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