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News • Evolutionary dynamics of leukaemia

‘Fossil records’ let scientists trace AML back decades before diagnosis

Scientists have reconstructed how acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) develops over decades, showing that in many cases, first cancer-driving mutations are acquired more than 50 years before diagnosis.

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News • Beyond a uniform definition

Diagnosing obesity: new clinical definition outperforms BMI

BMI does not accurately reflect body-fat amount or distribution, which strongly influence health risks. Researchers propose a new definition to better distinguish clinical from pre-clinical obesity.

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Sponsored • Connecting Precision Medicine with Smart Healthcare

Taipei Brings Six Biomedical Innovations to MEDICA 2026

Six Taipei-based biomedical companies will showcase innovations in precision medicine and smart healthcare at MEDICA 2026 (November 16–19, Düsseldorf).

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Sponsored • MRI Syringe Pump “Made in Germany”

Syriflow® MR successfully established in International Clinical Practice

Following its successful market launch in early 2026, MEDTRON’s Syriflow® MR syringe pump has now become established in clinical practice. Specifically developed for the MRI environment, the system is already being used internationally by radiologists, anaesthesiologists and intensive care specialists. Syriflow® MR is developed and manufactured at MEDTRON’s headquarters in Saarland, Germany…

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News • Doctor-patient communication

AI tools to simplify medical reports for patients

Almost half of European citizens face difficulties understanding medical documents. Researchers have evaluated AI language models to simplify medical reports and adapt them into clearer language.

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Article • Emergency ultrasound & POCUS

Value or vanity? Experts challenge ultrasound’s expanding role

Point-of-care ultrasound has transformed emergency medicine – but as its use expands beyond critically ill patients, leading clinicians are warning that unchecked enthusiasm could do more harm than good. At a dedicated session during the EUSEM 2026 (European Society of Emergency Medicine) conference, experts examined where the next frontiers in emergency ultrasound may lie – and where its limits should be drawn.

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Article • Diagnostic imaging

Contrast agents: useful, but controversial

Many procedures in diagnostic imaging would be impossible without contrast agents: they open up insights into vascular structures, show stenoses, inflammations, aneurysms and more. However, reports…

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Article • Focus on radiology

PACS: the central node of imaging

Radiology without a picture archiving and communication system has become unthinkable: It records and sorts image data, controls access to the files – and gains traction also in other specialties.

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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…

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 • Imaging the invisible

Targeted scan detects hidden multiple myeloma

A targeted immunoPET scan detected active multiple myeloma that standard PET/CT and blood tests missed. This could help map disease, guide treatments and show whether cancer remains after therapy.

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News • Ejection fraction analysis

AI predicts patient survival from cardiac MRI scans better than clinicians

AI measurements of heart function from MRI scans are more strongly linked to how long patients live after their scan than measurements made by clinicians, according to new research.

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News • 3D micro-CT reveals malignancy

Breast cancer: hidden diagnostic information in surrounding tissue

Breast imaging focused on calcifications may overlook valuable diagnostic information, a new study finds. The researchers suggest using 3D micro-CT to assess the surrounding tissue microenvironment.

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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 • Glioblastoma cell fates

Decoding the rules of brain cancer progression

New research shows that the progression in glioblastoma – the deadliest and most common type of malignant brain tumour – follows predictable patterns, providing hope for future therapies.

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News • Transcriptomic atlas

Breast cancer map: charting the course for precision oncology

A molecular map of breast cancer identifies novel forms and provides a foundation for personalized treatments guided by a tumor’s molecular characteristics rather than standard pathology alone.

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News • LITMUS studies

MASLD and MASH: Breakthrough in non-invasive liver testing

As first treatments for liver disease MASH enter clinical practice, demand for accurate diagnostics and monitoring options grows. Two new studies outline new ways for non-invasive liver testing.

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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 • From the heart to the brain

Atrial fibrillation: heart rhythm management for stroke prevention

For people hospitalized with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation, restoring the heart’s normal rhythm within eight weeks is associated with a lower risk of having another stroke, a study finds.

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News • Study evaluates effect on patient recovery

Anaesthesia: TIVA or inhalation for major surgery?

Choice of general anaesthetic for major surgery can continue to be based on patient and clinician preference, according to the largest ever trial comparing the two main techniques used in the NHS.

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News • Drug-coated balloons as alternative

Many heart patients could avoid permanent stents, study finds

Thousands of heart patients could be treated without having a metal stent permanently implanted in their arteries – according to research from the University of East Anglia.

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 • Deconsolidation

Brand transition: Healthineers to open new chapter in 2027

Siemens Healthineers will adopt the name Healthineers as it becomes fully independent from Siemens. The brand transition starts in 2027 and runs for three years.

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News • “Right to be Forgotten”

Call to end financial discrimination of cancer survivors in Europe

Years after successful treatment, many cancer survivors face financial discrimination because of their medical history. Cancer experts call for Europe-wide legislation to change that.

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News • Sustainable implementation

How healthcare and the environment can benefit from 'Green' AI

AI has a transformative effect on healthcare – but what about the environmental cost? Will healthcare be picking up the bill later? A new paper explores sustainable options of AI implementation.

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 • Reduced detection

Pulse oximetry may miss sleep apnea in Black patients

Pulse oximeters to determine the severity of sleep apnea may undercount breathing events in Black patients, potentially leading to inaccurate severity classifications, a new study finds.

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News • Cold storage manipulation

Cyber incident at blood service highlights importance of cybersecurity in healthcare

A cyberattack affected cold rooms at three sites of the French blood service EFS. Even though damage was averted, the case shows why cybersecurity is essential to patient safety in healthcare.

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Article • Promising technology for early detection

Phonebots listen out for Alzheimer’s

Dementia is one of Europe’s most pressing health and societal challenges, and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is becoming more important as new treatments emerge. At the joint annual…

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 • Paediatric cancer metastasis

How childhood cancers 'shape-shift' to spread inside the body

New research shows that childhood cancers may not always need mutations to spread. Instead, the cancer cells may be able to "shape-shift" to survive treatment and spread to other organs.

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News • Microgravity research

Cancer cells in space: quest to enhance chemotherapy effectiveness

Researchers are studying how microgravity affects how models of colorectal cancer cells respond to chemotherapy aboard the International Space Station. This could lead to new approaches on Earth.

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News • Cardiac regeneration

Teaching the heart to heal itself after a heart attack

Scientists have developed an experimental treatment that ‘reawakens’ heart muscle cells after a heart attack so they start to repair damaged muscle. First results in mice show promising results.

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