News • Impact of air pollution

Study identifies ultrafine particles as major health threat

Researchers estimate that around 1.99 million deaths per year worldwide are attributable to ultrafine particles smaller than 100 nanometers – with around half of these due to cardiovascular disease.

News • Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy

New technique could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

Detecting genetic mutations associated with lung cancer via laboratory tests can be expensive and time-consuming, and use up valuable tissue from small biopsy samples. A new approach aims to fix this.

NHS AI use cases spotlighted by World Economic Forum for work with FLock.io

FLock.io has been spotlighted by the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s MINDS programme for two NHS trusts using its privacy-preserving AI to tackle major diseases. Both trusts use its federated learning…

Article • From threat to essential ally

Automation, not replacement: the true promise of AI in radiology

Will artificial intelligence (AI) render radiologists obsolete? What seemed a likely scenario only nine years ago, has now given way to a quite different reality: At RSNA 2025, two experts outlined…

News • Support for family carers

Dementia care: Digital platform helps reduce anxiety, depression

A new digital therapy platform, for use on mobile devices or computers, aims to help carers looking after people with dementia, reducing anxiety and depression levels.

News • Monitoring for behavioral markers

AI to detect early warning signs of cerebrovascular disease at home

Researchers have developed an AI technology that analyzes daily activity and environmental data from older adults to identify digital behavioral markers of cerebrovascular disease risk at home.

Article • A call for consistency at ECR 2026

The aorta is an organ now – and radiology needs to catch up

As the aorta gains recognition as a functioning organ rather than a simple blood conduit, the lack of standardised imaging protocols is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. At ECR 2026 in Vienna, Professor Nicola Galea from Sapienza University of Rome made a compelling case for unified imaging approaches, warning that inconsistency in measurement techniques can lead to flawed clinical decisions.

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Article • Technology overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare

With the help of artificial intelligence, computers are to simulate human thought processes. Machine learning is intended to support almost all medical specialties. But what is going on inside an AI…

Article • Focus on treatment and research news

Chemotherapy: effective against cancer, at a cost

Chemotherapy is used against various cancers and is often consideres as a last resort – especially if the cancer has metastasised. Since chemotherapy agents can cause severe side effects, research…

Article • Research, diagnostics, therapy

Laboratory medicine in focus

The medical laboratory is a supporting pillar of modern healthcare. Laboratory findings with analyses of blood, urine and other body fluids provide valuable insights from infection diagnostics and…

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.

News • After an initial negative scan

Treatment change for prostate cancer: study reveals benefit of second PSMA PET

A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of prostate cancer patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research.

News • Operator-independent breast cancer screening

Portable ultrasound system takes the hard part out of breast imaging

A new portable ultrasound system could make breast imaging more accessible. The device generates high-res, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.

Article • Education, collaboration, innovation

ESOR at 20: building a common language for European radiology

Past and present leaders of the European School of Radiology (ESOR) reflected on the evolution of radiology education in Europe and the challenges facing the specialty at ECR 2026 to mark the 20th…

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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.

News • Early detection biomarker

Using gut bacteria to predict diabetes risk

The presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person’s metabolism, have been identified as potential biomarkers for type 2 diabetes years before its onset.

News • Women's health

Adenomyosis: New insights on under-recognised condition

Adenomyosis can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, severe pain, and pregnancy and fertility complications. New research could help pave the way for more targeted, less invasive treatments.

News • Circulating tumor DNA status

Colorectal cancer: blood test shows who benefits from chemotherapy after surgery

A blood test for ctDNA may help identify which patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver are most likely to benefit from chemotherapy after surgery, according to new research.

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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.

News • Femoral neck fracture treatment

Hip replacement: Study shows benefits of dual mobility-THR

Using dual mobility total hip replacements (DM-THR) instead of the standard THR approach greatly reduces the likelihood of dislocation post-surgery, a new study finds.

News • Diaphragmatic defect in unborn babies

Smart balloon technique advances fetal surgery

Researchers have found a way to avoid second surgery for unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic defect. To complete the procedure, the mother now only has to take a short stroll.

News • Robotic-assisted surgery

Mako robotic shoulder replacement makes European debut

A Dublin hospital completed Europe's first robotic-assisted shoulder replacement using Stryker's Mako platform, expanding the technology beyond hip and knee 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.

News • Language barriers and culture clash

Addressing healthcare challenges for Ukrainian refugees

Language barriers and culture clash: Two new studies point out sources of frustrations among Ukrainian refugees with the Danish healthcare system – and how to fix them.

News • National quality registry

Building infrastructure for better rare disease care

Rare diseases are anything but, with half a million patients in Sweden alone. Still, diagnostic expertise is often limited among healthcare professionals. A new study explores ways to change this.

Article • Experts call for joined-up NHS services

Reshaping women’s healthcare – from postcode lottery to personalised pathways

Fragmented care pathways, persistent data gaps and a ‘postcode lottery’ of services continue to undermine the quality of healthcare for women across the United Kingdom. At the HETT25 conference…

IT/Tech

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

News • Continuous heart rhythm monitoring

Wearable technology reveals hidden heart rhythm disorders and stroke risk

Some arrhythmias, particularly short episodes of atrial fibrillation, may go unnoticed until they cause serious health problems. Novel wearable technology aims to pick up on these hidden signs.

Video • Robot-human and robot-robot setups

Humanoid robot team shows promise for surgery

For the first time, two teleoperated humanoid robots have been used to complete surgeries during a preclinical trial – a first step toward introduction in the operating room, researchers said.

Video • Virtual environment, real improvements

VR + nerve stimulation shows promise in stroke rehabilitation

Improvements in arm and hand function, tactile and body awareness: Researchers have developed a rehabilitation platform for stroke survivors, which combines VR with targeted sensory nerve stimulation.

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.

News • Psychological support

How to help patients believe in a treatment

What people believe about a treatment can influence how they respond to it – but how are those beliefs formed? A new review shows how medical practitioners can help their patients improve outcomes.

News • Biological scaffolds of cellulose and soy

Sustainable material to regenerate cartilage damage

Researchers have developed structures for cartilage regeneration based on cellulose, gelatin and soy proteins obtained from food industry by-products, with promising properties for tissue engineering.

News • Information processing in biological systems

'Computing' disease course with bacteria

Bacterial growth could be used for information processing – for example, to predict the severity of an infection. New research results could pave the way for simple and low-cost diagnostic methods.

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