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News • Healthcare communication

Don't call it diabetes: Campaign for life-saving name change

Arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) is a rare, but treatable condition affecting the body's water management. However, the disorder is also known under a different name – this can lead to…

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Sponsored • Laboratory automation

Connect, automate and innovate your lab through SMART Automation 

In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, efficiency and accuracy are essential in overcoming workload challenges. Pathology laboratories are under pressure to keep up with growing demands, all while ensuring standardised, consistent and high-quality results. 

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News • Carotid artery stenosis

After stroke: new approach favors medication over surgery

A risky carotid artery operation may no longer be necessary for patients who suffer a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing, research suggests. Instead, medication-only treatment may also be viable.

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Article • Conversational AI in medicine

How to teach an LLM to think like a clinician

While generative AI shows immense potential for healthcare, a critical reliability issue lurks beneath the surface: LLMs don't think like doctors do, a data science expert explained at the…

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News • Multipurpose radionuclide identification device

Handheld detector is a "Swiss Army knife" for radiation safety

Radiation safety experts developed a multi-purpose detector with a wide range of tools for different uses into a small package. For example, the detector detects all four kinds of ionizing radiation.

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Sponsored • Esaote’s approach to innovation

Shaping the future of medical imaging

For Esaote, a leading Italian innovator in medical imaging - ultrasound, dedicated magnetic resonance and medical IT - the mission is to develop new technologies that can help advance diagnosis and improve patient care. Esaote has always leveraged continuous innovation as the key driver of its business strategy. This approach is also embodied in its three business areas.

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Sponsored • 1000+ exhibitors, thousands of new products

From Medical Tech to Traditional Remedies: Explore the 137th Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the “Canton Fair”, is the World’s No.1 Expo in terms of scale. Canton Fair will see its 137th session to be held from April 15 to May 5, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. The Health & Medicine Sector of 137th Canton Fair, to be staged from May 1-May 5, will have 1000+ exhibitors with thousands of new products.

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News • Bioengineered scaffolds

New hydrogel to improve CAR T immunotherapy

Researchers developed biomimetic materials inspired by lymph nodes, which could improve cancer immunotherapy. The study highlights the potential of bioengineered scaffolds for cell-based therapies.

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Article • Insights and perspectives presented at ECR 2025

Nuclear medicine: Innovations, challenges, and new horizons

Nuclear medicine (NM), one of the more mature technologies of diagnostic imaging, has been experiencing a rebirth in innovation and interest. The increasing prevalence of cancer, in part the result of improved diagnostic tests, an aging global population, and greater longevity, has created a robust demand for nuclear medicine. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, presenters explored market perspectives, but also safety and sustainability challenges.

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Article • Focus on radiology

Breast imaging

From Mammography to Tomosynthesis - breast imaging is crucial in cancer screening and diagnosis. Keep up-to-date with research news, medical applications, and background information on breast imaging.

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Article • Focus on radiology

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Imaging without ionising radiation: MRI uses magnetic fields to look inside the body. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, medical applications, and background information on MR imaging.

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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…

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 • Sputum-free, rapid alternative for TB detection

POCT AI-guided lung ultrasound boosts tuberculosis diagnosis

Despite previous global declines, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise again. A new AI-powered lung ultrasound shows promise in improving diagnostic performance of TB.

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News • Brain MRI analysis

AI tool tracks effectiveness of multiple sclerosis treatments

A new AI tool can extract key information from brain MRI scans of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This could be used to improve disease and treatment response monitoring.

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Sponsored • Corporate presentation at radiology congress

Bayer at ECR 2025: Less dose, more AI and sustainability

Contrast agents, AI and circular economy: Bayer presented new developments for radiology at the ECR Congress. Particular emphasis was placed on digital assistance systems and sustainability.

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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 • Fibroblasts promote tumor growth and spread

Study explores reasons behind high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, partly due to its tumor microenvironment, known as the stroma. Now, a study has identified a new key factor contributing to this feature of…

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News • Blood-based marker P-tau217

Simple, yet effective way to early detect Alzheimer's disease

A new, simpler and cheaper analytical method for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease could help bring blood tests into the healthcare system globally, according to a new study.

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News • Mechanopathology

'Dengue-on-a-chip' to study infection mechanisms

Due to the effects of climate change, dengue is spreading worldwide. Now, researchers have developed a 'dengue-on-a-chip' model that helps study the virus more effectively.

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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 • Trial on selective surgery omission

Invasive breast cancer: surgery not always necessary, study finds

Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and standard radiotherapy, new research finds.

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News • Landmark surgery trial

Gastric bypass, sleeve or band? Study weighs up surgical options for severe obesity

Severe obesity comes with serious health risks, which can be reduced with metabolic and bariatric surgery. Now, a landmark study reveals which operation is most effective or cost-effective.

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News • Therapy innovation

Four advances that could change tuberculosis treatment

World TB Day raises awareness about tuberculosis and commemorates the discovery of the source bacterium M. tuberculosis. More than a century later, scientists still refine anti-TB strategies.

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 • Threat to medical device availability

Cardiologists call for urgent MDR revision

While the Medical Device Regulation was designed to enhance safety and quality, its complexity and certification costs threaten the availability of vital devices. Cardiologists urge for revision.

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Prof. Pinar Bor

Focus on women’s quality of life

Pinar Bor is a clinical professor of gynecology at the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University, where she conducts research aimed at improving the quality of life for women suffering…

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Maartje Huijbers

Combining research work and vice dean duties

As of May 1st, Maartje Huijbers holds the position of vice dean of research, a new position within the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). Huijbers is associate professor and research group…

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 • Affordable, wearable solution

Vibrating glove to help treat Parkinson's disease

Using vibrations to help people living with Parkinson's disease regain motor control: Engineering students have created a special glove that aims to reduce the symptoms of the condition.

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News • Adversarial robust image processing

Defense system protects medical digital twins from cyberattack

Medical digital twins can help predict diseases, but are vulnerable to cyberattacks that can lead to incorrect diagnoses. Researchers have developed a new defense system to address this threat.

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News • Arrhythmia prediction

Using AI to prevent sudden cardiac death

A network of artificial neurons imitating the human brain could help identify patients at risk of a serious arrhythmia from an ECG and avoid many cases of sudden cardiac death, a new study suggests.

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 • Synthetic fibrosis distributions

AI generates ‘scarred hearts’ for better cardiac treatments

Researchers have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.

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News • Measuring neonatal pain

Pain assessment in newborn babies: current scales lack evidence

In an NICU, it is critically important to accurately assess a baby's pain level. A new review finds that none of the current clinical rating scales are backed by evidence in terms of validity…

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News • Spatial transcriptomics and proteomics profiling

Researchers explore post-stroke brain reperfusion

Researchers have succeeded in mapping how blood vessels in the brain react after a stroke. This new insight can lead to more effective treatment and fewer complications for patients.

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