Kerstin Pingel
Kerstin Pingel graduated from the University of Cologne with Magister Artium and worked as a PR editor for Leica Microsystems GmbH in Wetzlar from 2002 to 2012. Today, she supports Leica Science Lab as a freelance writer.
Full-HD Image Injection Provides a Complete Picture of the Surgical Site Directly in the Microscope Eyepieces
The human skull is an especially delicate area for surgery. To differentiate healthy tissue from tumor cells, or treat an aneurysm for example, the surgeon needs a complete picture of the surgical…Read article
Navigating Through the Brain
One of the challenges of neurosurgery is orientation at the surgical site. When resecting tumors, removing arteriovenous malformations, or clipping aneurysms, surgeons often have to work near healthy…Read article
Good Reasons why to use a Dental Microscope – Interview with Endodontist Dr. Thorsten Wegner
With its high magnification and coaxial illumination, a dental microscope provides enhanced visualization that supports diagnosis and treatment. Its documentation capabilities also play a major role…Read article
Successful Endodontic Treatment Supported by a Dental Microscope
In endodontics, accurate treatment is not only dependent on the technical skills and knowledge of the dentist, but also on clear, detailed visualization of the surgical field. As the outcome of an…Read article
How to Manage Critical Points in Cataract or Refractive Surgery with IOL Positioning Software
Successful refractive surgery is all about accuracy. The aim is to deliver minimal residual astigmatism so the patient can be glasses- free. Latest IOL Positioning Systems such as IOLcompass Pro…Read article
The Dental Microscope in Endodontics
In dentistry a bright, magnified view into deep cavities supports detailed diagnosis and precise therapy, particularly in the field of endodontics. In this interview Dr. Dean Raicov explains the…Read article
Inspection of Multilayer Coating in the Automotive Industry
Today’s automotive industry use a variety of decorative and functional treatment to improve the vehicles surfaces. Traditional quality control methods to inspect these multilayer samples have proven…Read article
Six Features to Consider when Choosing a Dental Microscope
In dental medicine, the surgical microscope has become increasingly important for high-quality and successful surgeries, particularly in the field of endodontics. A microscope supports the dentist to…Read article
How a State-of-the-Art Microscope Helps to Optimize the Workflow in Cataract Surgery
Typical ophthalmic procedures require specific levels of light, focus and magnification in each phase of surgery. Changing quickly between these settings is the prerequisite for an uninterrupted and…Read article
3D Visualization in ENT Surgery
3D visualization of microscopic images not only offers advantages for neurosurgery and ophthalmology, but also provides important benefits for ENT surgery and training. In this interview, Prof. Erwin…Read article
The Impact of a Stable Red Reflex and Enhanced Focus in Cataract Surgery
In cataract surgery, ophthalmologists rely on the red reflex which provides ideal contrast to visualize the capsule, lens and anterior chamber structure. A new illumination technology in the latest of…Read article
Cataract Surgery with CoAx4 Illumination
A stable red reflex is one of the most important features of an ophthalmic surgical microscope for cataract surgery. It’s the red reflex that makes the structure of the lens visible and thus makes for…Read article
FusionOptics in Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology – for a Larger 3D Area in Focus
Neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists deal with delicate structures, deep or narow cavities and tiny structures with vitally important functions. A clear, three-dimensional view on the surgical field is…Read article
7 Tips For Better Ergonomics in Neurosurgery
Pain and muscle tension are common phenomena in a neurosurgeon’s workday: 78% of neurosurgeons surveyed reported pain after a day of surgery, 83% of these had musculoskeletal pain. By its nature,…Read article
Partner Lab for EM Sample Preparation in Paris
At the Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC) of the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris an new lab for EM Sample Preparation welcomes researchers of…Read article
Analysis of Oil Shale as an Alternative Source of Energy
For some years now, the search for alternative sources of raw materials has concentrated on oil shale deposits. As the exploitation of these raw materials is still extremely complex and expensive,…Read article
New Paths in Glaucoma Therapy – Operation Video Supports Knowledge Transfer in Eye Surgery
If medication and laser techniques have no prospect of success in the treatment of glaucoma, surgery is essential to stop further damage to the optic nerve. A new surgical method is showing promising…Read article
Myths Under the Microscope: The Restoration of Celtic Finds
The find of an almost life-sized sandstone statue of a Celtic "prince" in Glauberg in the German state of Hessen marked the beginning of an exciting journey to the early Celtic past of the 5th century…Read article
Key Factors for Efficient Cleanliness Analysis
In the automobile industry, even the smallest particles on single components can cause malfunctioning. Fuel, lubricant and urea filter systems are particularly vulnerable. Component cleanliness has…Read article
Pathology Overcomes Boundaries – Interactive Microscope System Facilitates Training of Pathologists in Developing Countries
"The lack of pathological examinations is one of the most pressing issues of medical care in developing countries." Dr. Roberto Monaco, pathologist in Neaples, knows the disastrous consequences from…Read article
Ergonomically Designed Surgical Microscopes Support Performance
Operations not only demand maximum concentration of the surgeon but also maximum physical fitness. Physiotherapist John Ludescher explains how the body can be given optimal support to perform at its…Read article
50 Years of Image Analysis
Modern image analysis systems perform highly sophisticated image processing functions on images from an automated microscope and digital camera. 50 years ago, the first image analysis system was…Read article
Body in Balance
Nobody is the same. Whether large or small, well- or slightly built, left- or right-handed, everyone has different demands of the tool they work with for many hours a day. This is particularly true of…Read article
AntWeb Documents the World of Ants
Every ant has a story to tell. And what better person to tell it than Brian Fisher? Fisher is an entomologist at the California Academy of Sciences and Project Manager of AntWeb.org. The internet…Read article
Where the Germanic Forces Beat the Romans
“Germanic barbarians defeat super army!” That is the kind of news headline you might have seen in the year 9 AD about the victory of the Germanic tribes over three Roman legions under the command of…Read article