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News • Increased cardiovascular risks

How trauma-related mental health conditions put the heart at risk

People with a psychiatric disorder after a traumatic event are more likely to have increased cardiovascular risks, such as non-fatal heart attack and stroke or cardiovascular death, a new study finds.

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Sponsored • Produced in partnership with FUJIFILM Wako

Putting β-glucan testing into everyday practice for fungal infections

Invasive fungal infections are notoriously hard to catch early, and even harder to rule out with confidence. At CHU Bordeaux, Dr Frédéric Gabriel has spent years refining how his lab uses β-D-glucan (BDG) testing to sharpen that judgement call – including with the Wako β-glucan test. In this interview, he explains what the guidelines say, what actually happens at the bench, and where he…

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Sponsored • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy

Sheba Is Giving Europeans Greater Access to TIL Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma

As access to TIL therapy remains limited across Europe, Sheba Medical Center combines 15+ years of experience, in-house manufacturing, and pioneering research to advance melanoma and CAR-T therapies.

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Article • Cardiovascular care at a continental scale

The case for imaging in Europe’s Safe Hearts Plan

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the EU, cutting short the lives of millions of Europeans every year, and placing an enormous strain on health systems and economies…

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News • Respiratory syncytial virus

RSV vaccine rollout prevents infant hospitalisation

For infants, contracting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be particularly serious and may cause severe breathing difficulties. A study shows that vaccination of mothers greatly reduces the risk.

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Article • Exploring safeguards and incident response

Radiology vs. ransomware: How to defend imaging departments against cyberattacks

Cyberattacks on healthcare have reached unprecedented levels, with radiology departments emerging as particularly vulnerable targets. At the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2026 annual meeting in Pittsburgh, four authors of the new ACR/SIIM cybersecurity guidelines outlined the threats facing imaging enterprises – and the strategies needed to defend against them.

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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 • Focus topic

Digitalisation in healthcare

From telemedicine to smart hospitals, the digitalisation of healthcare is advancing - bringing exciting opportunities, but also new challenges. Keep reading for latest developments and background…

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Article • In-depth

Focus on digital pathology

Digital pathology opens up a whole new world of possibilities in diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of diseases. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, medical applications, and background…

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 • Opening event

POCUShub Academy to advance point-of-care ultrasound education

GE HealthCare and CAMES have officially opened a new education and training centre designed to expand access to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training for healthcare professionals across the…

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Video • Small patients, tiny sensors

3D-printed MRI coils for pediatric imaging

Much of the equipment used in MRI comes in sizes suited to adult bodies. A new way to create custom, 3D-printed MRI sensors could help give clearer views of small organs in infants and children.

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News • PTB approval for Mako platform

Highest certification for X-ray dosimeter

The RTI Mako achieved one of the highest levels of certification for an X-ray dosimeter with PTB approval, marking a major milestone in the continued evolution of the Mako platform.

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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 • Differences in bacterial communication

Parkinson's disease: clues in the gut microbiome

Findings of a new study suggest that changes in the gut microbiome could be linked to Parkinson’s disease and may eventually help researchers identify new underlying mechanisms for the condition.

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News • Bloodstream infections

Rethinking bacterial culturing to accelerate sepsis diagnostics

Using a specialized “broth”, researchers have developed a way to condense the days-long diagnosis timeline for sepsis to just hours, facilitating faster diagnosis and clinical decision-making.

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News • Study finds two opposing biological mechanisms

Type 2 diabetes operates differently across weight profiles

Type 2 diabetes manifests itself in two fundamentally different ways, depending on a patient's BMI, a new study reveals – with implications for how treatment should be adapted accordingly.

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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 • Universal definition published

Beyond heart attack: cardiologists redefine myocardial infarction

When a myocardial infarction occurs, being able to classify its type can improve diagnosis and treatment. Now, a universal definition has been developed and published by four major cardiac societies.

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News • Adverse effects of lung cancer treatment

Collateral damage: the thymus in NSCLC radiotherapy

Exposure of the thymus to radiation during lung cancer treatment is linked to an increased risk of the cancer spreading to other parts of the body and overall worse outcomes, a new study finds.

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News • Promising trial results

Rectal cancer treatment spares surgery for most patients

Surgical treatment of rectal cancer often means complete removal of the rectum. Now, new trial results suggest a different approach that lets patients keep their rectum – along with significant…

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 • Medical professionals after the referendum

How Brexit transformed the UK health care workforce

Decreased health care worker migration, worsening physician shortages: Brexit – the UK's vote to leave the EU – has profoundly impacted the English healthcare system, a new study finds.

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News • Digital transformation

“From bricks to clicks”? Experts flag risk of patient harm from NHS 10 Year Health Plan

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan goes all-in on digital transformation. But experts warn that widespread lack of safety documentation could lead to “patient harm at an unprecedented scale”.

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News • Skilled professionals

Study: Supportive workplaces key to retaining nurses

What keeps experienced nurses from leaving their jobs? A new study suggests that improving the work environment should be a central part of efforts to keep experienced staff alongside wider measures.

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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News • Machine learning tool beats current screening

Advancing hip fracture prediction with AI

An AI tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk, and identify more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening practices, according to a new study.

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Sponsored • Digital Health

An echo reporting software developed by a cardiologist for all cardiologists

Accurately diagnosing heart failure, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and many other conditions has never been more complex. Simultaneously, cardiologists are still…

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News • Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress

AUTOMA+ 2026 Highlights AI and Data Intelligence as Key Drivers of Clinical Trial Efficiency

Discussion at the Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2026 recognises that artificial intelligence is an important part of clinical innovation, positioning it as a…

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 • Effects of temperature extremes

How cold spells and heat waves put the heart at risk

Temperature extremes can increase the risk of heart failure hospitalization, a new study finds. This underscores the need for health systems to respond to and prepare for environmental stressors.

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News • Alternate to standard classification

Breast cancer should be viewed as a spectrum, new study suggests

“Rather than talking about ER-positive or ER-negative breast cancer, we need to view it as a spectrum”: a new classification approach could lead to more personalised treatments.

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News • Microbiome map reveals complex interactions

Frenemies in the gut: how bacteria help and hinder each other

A new study sheds light on the complex competition and cooperation between bacteria in the gut microbiome. These insights could be leveraged for targeted manipulation of the microbiome.

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