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News • Tackling bacterial infections

Personalised phage therapy as alternative to antibiotics

The current rise in antibiotic resistance is once again sparking interest in phage therapy. Now, scientists developed a new tool that recommends the best possible phage cocktail for a given patient.

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Sponsored • Diagnostic technology

New 640-slice CT delivered to the heart of Italy

United Imaging are excited to share that, in partnership with Fora S.p.A., an industry leader with over 50 years of expertise in delivering advanced diagnostic technologies to the Italian market, Policlinico Casilino Hospital will join the company's global network. Demonstrating its commitment to innovation and growth, the hospital has selected the industry-leading 640-slice CT scanner to…

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Sponsored • System installation

Bringing cutting-edge MRI technology to Malaga

As a direct result of the collaboration of United Imaging with APR Salud in Spain, HM Málaga Hospital will join the ranks of medical facilities leveraging the leading-edge imaging technology of the company. This comprehensive treatment center has made the decision to expand its diagnostic capabilities by installing the groundbreaking uMR 680.

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News • Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Wearable device to ease pain and fatigue from long Covid

A wearable electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device, which uses low-voltage electrical currents, could help reduce pain, fatigue, and mobility issues associated with long-Covid, a new study finds.

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News • Environmental health

Long Covid: researchers explore impact of air pollution

Exposure to air pollutants (PM2.5 and PM10) is associated with an increased risk of persistent long-Covid symptoms, partly due to its impact on the severity of the acute infection, a new study shows.

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News • Traumatic brain injury research

TBI damages childrens' brains differently, study finds

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects children differently than adults, a new study shows. The researchers found that paediatric patients are more prone to damage of the smallest brain vessels.

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Sponsored • Reveal What Matters

Mindray Unveils the Premium Ultrasound System Resona A20

Mindray, one of the world's leading developers and providers of advanced medical imaging devices and solutions, launched Resona A20, a premium ultrasound system, at EUROSON 2024 in Naples, Italy.

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Article • Generative AI

Large language models: enabler or eroder of cardiovascular care?

Large language models (LLMs) have potential in healthcare settings to help support both patients and clinicians. Cardiologist Dr Robert van der Boon believes they could have several applications, including patient communication and education, clinical decision support and administrative tasks. Delegates to ESC 2024 in London heard roles explored for LLMs in areas of clinical decision-making, patient care, research, and scientific writing. But experts in the session also raised concerns over trustworthiness, bias, privacy and security.

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Article • Focus topic

Robotics in healthcare

From science-fiction to powerful medical tool: Robots perform an increasing number of valuable tasks in healthcare settings. From surgical robotics to applications in patient care – medical robots…

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Article • Covid-19

Coronavirus update

Years after the first outbreak and spread of coronavirus Sars-CoV-2, its impact can still be felt in everyday life. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, political developments, and…

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Article • Clinical pathology

Focus on mass spectrometry

Mass spectrometry is pushing the boundaries of clinical pathology. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, developments, and background information on the technique.

Diagnostic imaging

Radiology, sonography and beyond: Keep reading to find out how imaging techniques like MRI, CT and ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of diseases and the guidance of medical procedures.

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News • Lung-brain relationship

Long Covid: researchers track down cause of 'brain fog'

After a Covid-19 infection, patients may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including difficulty concentrating (“brain fog”). New research now linked the condition to impaired lung function.

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News • Influence in diagnostic decisions

Too much trust in AI? X-ray boxes may lead radiologists astray

When an AI advisor points out an area of concern in a chest X-ray, radiologists are sometimes all too eager to follow their lead, a new study finds. This may lead to incorrect diagnostic decisions.

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News • Insights on bias avoidance

New breast imaging technique to improve visibility across skin tones

A new imaging technique reduces skin tone bias in breast cancer detection, improving visibility across diverse skin tones.

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Laboratory/pathology

From clinical chemistry to digital pathology: Read more about how modern medical laboratories and procedures in pathology play a vital role in the detection and prevention of diseases and in medical research.

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News • Tumour movement across tissues

Understanding metastasis: migration strategies of ovarian cancer

A new study shows how inherent variations in a cancer cell and its interactions with its surroundings mould its migration. The findings provide valuable insights into the processes behind metastasis.

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News • Dermatology

Exploring fibroblast subtypes and skin cancer aggressiveness

New insights into the previously unknown diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma could pave the way for new therapies.

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News • Emergence of E. coli

Studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe

Two studies indicate warning signs about spread of bacteria resistant to the same group of antibiotics (carbapenems) in both healthcare and community settings across Europe.

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Treatment

Medical innovations are rapidly expanding therapy options for many diseases. Keep reading to find more information on new therapies, surgical techniques, effective medication and patient care.

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News • Research on bearing materials

Hip replacement: Study shows which implants are built to last

New research has identified hip implant materials with the lowest risk of needing revision, helping hospitals, surgeons and patients to choose what hip implant to use for replacement surgery.

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News • Do no harm

“Never words” in doctor-patient communication (and what to say instead)

“There’s nothing else we can do”, “Why did you wait so long to come?” – doctors should avoid using such phrases. A new study points out the destructive potential of “never words”.

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News • Toward better surgical outcomes

Total knee arthroplasty: a matter of alignment

Neutral or natural? Researchers from Kyushu University collected convincing evidence on joint alignment that could settle an ongoing dedate regarding best practices in knee replacement surgery.

Management

Time to bring out the white collars: Read more about the economy and politics of health as well as optimised hospital and patient management.

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News • Longitudinal study

High hospital staff turnover linked to increased patient deaths

Analysing almost a decade of hospital data, new research shows a clear association between high turnover rates of nurses and doctors in NHS hospitals and a troubling rise in patient mortality rates.

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News • Analytics of patient outcomes

Hospital uses AI platform to achieve ‘extreme transparency’

Karolinska University Hospital is among the most transparent hospitals worldwide. Using AI, the hospital can accurately demonstrate where lives have been saved, and harm avoided for patients.

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News • Diagnostic tool approved

CE Mark for new GI motility testing system

Medtronic announced it has received CE Mark approval for its Endoflip 300 impedance planimetry system to measure pressure and dimensions in the oesophagus and pylorus in adults.

IT/Tech

From AI-based image analysis to virtual therapies: Find out how digitalisation and cutting-edge IT solutions advance the medical landscape.

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Article • Product presentations at Medica 2024

Taiwan offers AI support for surgeons

Future-oriented large-scale investments on the one hand, political unrest on the other: The presentation of award-winning medical technology from Taiwan at Medica in Düsseldorf reflected a year full…

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News • Sustainable use of generative AI

Large language models in healthcare: shorter prompts, less emissions?

A new study investigating the impact of AI in healthcare shows that using LLMs to process thousands of patient records daily across multiple hospitals could lead to substantial resource consumption.

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News • Ultrasound tool

AI 'guides' childbirth by tracking a baby's position

The journey of a baby through the birth canal can be fraught with obstacles and risks. A new AI-based tool to evaluate the head position of the baby could lead to fewer childbirth complications.

Research

When scientific curiosity paves the way for improved healthcare: Read more about promising studies and trials that lead to more effective drugs, procedures as well as medical guidelines.

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News • Solving the key constraints of PET substrates

Safer radiotherapy with wearable organic x-ray sensors

A research team has found wearable organic x-ray sensors could be the answer towards safer radiotherapy protocols for cancer patients, reducing the debilitating side-effects of the treatment.

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News • Personalised antimicrobial susceptibility testing

AI to tackle antibiotic resistance in UTI treatment

New research has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how urinary tract infections (UTIs) are treated, and help to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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News • New insights on aneuploid epithelial cells

Breast cancer-like cells also found in healthy women

A certain type of cells, called aneuploid epithelial cells, are usually associated with breast cancer. However, new research reveals that they can also be found in healthy women.

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