News • Oncology
Nanozymes take on brain tumours from the inside
Researchers are developing nanozymes to improve treatment of aggressive brain tumours. The tiny particles can be activated by near-infrared light and applied directly during surgery.
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News • Alternative to conventional tests
Affordable biosensor to early detect pancreatic cancer
Researchers have developed an electrochemical sensor that can detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. The device offers a simpler, more affordable alternative to conventional tests, which are less accessible.
News • Swiss national study reveals
Colorectal cancer on the rise among people under 50
The incidence of colorectal cancer is rising among younger individuals, sometimes as early as their thirties. The research also shows the challenge of late diagnoses and calls for increased awareness.
News • Transplant organ acceptance
“Immune priming” prevents donor liver rejection
A new technique to “prime” a patient's immune system before liver transplantation has proven itself in a first-in-human clinical trial to successfully prevent transplant rejection.
News • Focal cortical dysplasia
Lab-grown mini-brains shed light on childhood epilepsy
Why does the same genetic mutation cause FCDII in some patients but not in others? Researchers developed organoids to model a brain malformation responsible for drug-resistant epilepsy in children.
News • Genetic CAD risk scores
Researchers link diabetes subgroups to coronary heart disease risk
Researchers have now investigated whether a person’s genetic predisposition to different diabetes subgroups can help assess the risk of developing coronary artery disease.
News • Single-cell spatial atlas
Breast cancer: map explores role of aging tissue
As women age, their breast tissue goes through major changes, with the most dramatic changes at menopause, but also during pregnancy and childbirth. A map reveals the impact on breast cancer.
News • Inflammatory marker detection
New blood test targets rising bowel cancer rates
Earlier detection, better outcomes: A new blood test for bowel cancer screening is designed to transform cancer outcomes by moving away from invasive or unpleasant methods.
News • Impact on longevity and cancer
“The thymus has been overlooked for decades”
Two new studies explore the role of the thymus – a small organ in the chest, and possibly a missing piece in explaining why people age differently, and why cancer treatments fail in some patients.
News • PARP inhibitors distribution
“Hidden drug storehouses” could explain treatment resistance in cancer
Why do some cancer cells develop treatment resistance? The answer may lie in hidden “storage hubs” inside tumour cells, which create uneven drug exposure across tumours, according to new research.
News • Neuro-oncology
Simple blood test could detect glioblastoma in the future
Glioblastoma is notorious for late diagnosis, rapid progression, resistance to treatment and its biological complexity. A new experimental method could help detect this deadly type of brain cancer.
News • Comparison study
Prostate cancer screening on par with breast cancer screening
Prostate cancer screening compares favourably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significant cancers, reducing mortality and avoiding unnecessary harms, says new research.
News • Critical role of NFAT
Preventing pregnancy complications with new immune insights
A hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed: Researchers have discovered a crucial immune switch that sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure.
News • Conditioning against cardiotoxicity
Chemotherapy: protecting the heart without compromising anticancer efficacy
Researchers have discovered a new way to protect the heart during cancer chemotherapy without reducing antitumor efficacy. This could reduce long-term cardiovascular complications for patients.
News • Lymphovenous bypass
A surgical treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
A small but growing body of evidence suggests that a minimally invasive surgical procedure called lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) might be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
News • Biomarker-agnostic detection
Electronic nose uses AI to “smell” ovarian cancer
Using machine learning, researchers have trained an electronic nose to detect early signs of ovarian cancer in the blood. The method could eventually be used to find many different cancers.
News • AI detects unseen connection
Insulin resistance identified as risk factor for cancer
Not just linked to diabetes: For the first time, researchers demonstrated that insulin resistance is a risk factor for 12 types of cancer, including uterine and breast cancer.
News • Alternative to anaesthesia
Mindfulness might be the key for more effective endoscopies
Less cancers missed, fewer complications: Mindfulness enables procedures to be done to a higher standard in awake patients than is currently possible under general anaesthesia or sedation.
News • Research on metastasis mechanism
How ovarian cancer hijacks abdominal cells as an invasion force
Due to its rapid spread in the abdomen, ovarian cancer is often only detected at an advanced stage. Now, scientists have discovered how this cancer takes advantage of other cells for metastasis.
News • Fungal effect on skin cancer
Candida albicans increases melanoma aggressiveness, study shows
Reseachers show how Candida albicans – a fungus living in our body – can make melanoma more aggressive. The results pave the way for antifungal therapies to complement skin cancer treatments.
News • Exploring metastatic potential
AI predicts risk of cancer metastases
Why do some tumours spread while others remain localised? Using colon cancer cells, scientists pinpointed the criteria that influence metastasis risk, and identified a way to assess its probability.
News • Gastric multi-regional assembloid
Lab-grown mini-stomachs to boost understanding of rare diseases
A new type of lab-grown organoid that mimics the behaviour of a human stomach could boost the understanding of rare gastric diseases, researchers say.
News • Plasma protein profiling
Blood test spots cancer in patients with unspecific symptoms
Non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or weight loss can be caused by cancer, another serious condition or something completely harmless. A blood test can help provide relevant information.
Article • The 2025 Kraft Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Community Health
Harnessing AI to serve the medically underserved
The Kraft Center for Community Health has launched a new prize to recognise organisations using technology to transform healthcare access for underserved populations. At the 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston, ThriveLink – an AI-powered telephonic enrolment platform – was announced as the inaugural winner, receiving US $100,000 to further its mission of connecting families to vital…
News • Anthracycline cardiotoxicity
Common chemo drug increases risk of heart damage, study finds
A widely used chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatments can cause heart damage, new research shows. This could be used to adapt treatment regimens - especially in patients with high blood pressure.
News • Exploring the mutational landscape
Colorectal cancer: DNA testing unlocks hereditary clues
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps provides important additional information on the development of these polyps and colorectal cancer, research finds. This leads to better diagnostics and treatment.
News • Phase III trial
Proton therapy shows survival benefit for patients with head and neck cancers
A new study shows a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers treated with proton therapy (IMPT) compared to those treated with traditional radiation therapy (IMRT).
News • Acellular dermal matrix for breast reconstruction
Injectable breast ‘implant’ as alternative to surgery
Researchers have developed a prototype injectable paste that could help restore breast volume after tumor removal, with less scarring and shorter healing time than current options.
News • New treatment approach
Ultrasound 'softens up' tumors before chemo
To soften up tumors prior to cancer chemotherapy, a team of researchers paired high-frequency ultrasound waves with a type of sound-responsive particle to reduce the protein content of the tumors.
News • CAR-T and BITEs
At-home monitoring safely cuts hospital time after T-cell redirecting therapy
After T-cell redirecting therapies, patients are typically hospitalized for several days to watch for side effects. New research shows that these patients can safely be monitored at home.
News • In vitro disease models
'Intrepid' research to advance cancer therapies
A major new initiative aims to enable the development of advanced, specific and highly reproducible human in vitro models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines.
News • Ultrasound-guided gene therapy
New approach for targeted seizure control without surgery
New hope for patients with neurological diseases: A combination of focused ultrasound and gene therapy enables targeted, nonsurgical control of seizure-relevant brain regions.
News • Dermatology mnemonic
“A–F Think MF”: a simple memory tool for early recognition of rare lymphoma
Just like the “ABCDE” mnemonic for melanoma awareness, researchers hope their diagnostic tool will transform how doctors approach persistent rashes, reminding them to consider lymphoma sooner.
News • Synthetic peptide hydrogels
Bioengineered bone marrow model advances leukaemia research
Using a bioengineered bone marrow model, researchers were able to provide key new information on the efficacy and safety of CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), the most common leukaemia in adults.
News • Dual-barrier tumours
How colorectal cancer evades immunotherapy (and what to do about it)
Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer do not respond to immunotherapy—but why? A new study shows how the tumours block the immune system through two complementary mechanisms.
News • Early thoracic malignancy screening
Developing a breath test for lung cancer with biosensors and AI
A biosensor that identifies volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath could be used in conjunction with AI to detect various thoracic cancers including lung cancer.
News • Link between Covid, flu, HIV and CVD
Viral infections may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
After a bout of influenza or Covid, the risk of heart attack or stroke may rise dramatically, and chronic infections may increase the long-term risk of serious cardiovascular disease events.
News • New imaging solution
PSMA PET to detect prostate cancer recurrence
A novel imaging solution, called PSMA PET scanning, can more effectively detect the recurrence of prostate cancer compared to standard methods, and is associated with improved survival outcomes.
News • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Blood test for ME/CFS unveiled
Chronic fatigue (ME/CFS) affects millions worldwide, but is poorly understood and has long lacked reliable diagnostic tools. Now, a new blood test claims to diagnose the condition with 96% accuracy.
News • AML targetable immune escape mechanism
How leukemia cells trick the immune system
Immunotherapy has improved the treatment for many cancers, but progress has been limited in leukemia. Discovery of a new evasive mechanism could help change that.
News • Study shows widespread disruption
Glioblastoma: damage beyond the brain
Scientists have shown for the first time that glioblastoma—the deadliest form of brain cancer—affects not just the brain but also erodes the skull, alters the makeup of skull marrow, and interferes with the body’s immune response.
News • Pediatric Radiology
Medical imaging raises blood cancer risk in young patients
Study of 3.7 million children reveals small but significant increased risk of blood cancers from medical imaging radiation, with CT scans posing highest risk
News • Machine learning analysis
‘Two-for-one’ screening uses mammograms to predict heart disease in women
Using AI to help detect one of the leading killers of women worldwide: A new machine learning model can successfully predict heart disease risk in women by analysing mammograms.
News • Patient-specific dose quantification
New method to protect blood during radiotherapy
A newly developed method to accurately quantify how much radiation is absorbed by the blood during cancer treatment could lead to more personalised, preventive, and safer radiotherapy.
News • SEBS material safety
New artificial heart valve passes long-term test in animals
An artificial heart valve made from SEBS, a new type of highly durable and biocompatible plastic, could be a step closer to use in humans, following a successful long-term safety test in animals.
News • Neural anticipation of infection
Virtual health threats trigger real immune response
The mere fact of being exposed to a sick avatar in a virtual reality environment triggers a measurable immune response in humans, a multidisciplinary research team discovered.
News • Risk prediction
Kidney failure: frail CKD patients might fall under the radar
New research suggests that KFRE, a common prognostic tool to predict kidney failure, could underestimate the risk for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have frailty.
News • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
One step closer to COPD population screening
A multicenter study involving leading hospitals across Spain, has confirmed that people with COPD show altered levels of specific metabolites in their blood.
Article • Blood-based biomarkers under scrutiny
BBB testing for universal Alzheimer’s screening? It’s complicated
Do laboratory tests using blood-based biomarkers (BBB) represent the next type of universally recommended screening tests for Alzheimer's disease (AD)? Experts curb the high expectations for this type of diagnostic tool.
News • Patient involvement enables research
Tumor vesicles as a promising biomarker for early cancer detection
Tumor vesicles may serve as early indicators of cancer and help monitor the effectiveness of treatments. Now, researchers discovered a new way to detect these vesicles.
News • Risk of misclassification
Prostate cancer: why “low-grade” might not be “low risk”
Classifying prostate cancer as “low-grade” could create a false sense of security and delay definitive treatments. A new study shows that the biopsy grade alone can paint an incomplete picture.
News • Mitochondria-derived nuclear ATP surge
Pressed to the limit: New study explores cancer cell defense mechanism
How cancer cells survive the journey through the body to form metastases is still poorly understood. New insights into how cells survive intense physical stress could pave the way for new treatments.
News • Rapid exosome isolation and detection
Researchers develop at-home skin patch test for melanoma
Melanoma testing could one day be done at home with a skin patch and test strip with two lines, similar to Covid-19 home tests, according to University of Michigan researchers.
Article • Sustainable workflows
Designing the laboratory of the future
Laboratories across Europe are embracing sustainability through paperless workflows and automation. In this guest article, Gavin Hirst, Clinical Flow Cytometry Account Manager at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, shares his thoughts on how digital transformation and eco-friendly practices not only advance climate goals but enhance efficiency, allowing scientists to focus on critical research rather…
Article • Medical Taiwan 2025: Company and product showcase
Transformative health solutions on display in Taipei
At Medical Taiwan 2025, manufacturers attracted attendees with a wide range of innovations. We took a closer look at some of the most exciting companies and their products on display at the medical, health and care expo.
News • Under-the-skin glucagon reservoir
Diabetes: emergency implant to stave off hypoglycemia
An implantable device could save diabetes patients from life-threatening hypoglycemia. Remaining under the skin, it can be triggered to release glucagon when blood sugar levels get too low.
News • Emergency hospitalisation driver
Polypharmacy: hidden risks for older patients
Too many medicines, too many hospital visits: Inappropriate polypharmacy is a major driver of emergency hospital admissions among adults aged 65 and over, according to a new study.
News • Photoacoustic computed tomography
PACT: AI-assisted edge in breast imaging
A new technique called photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) offers a breast imaging alternative without the discomfort, high costs, or risk associated with the conventional evaluation methods.
News • Potential diagnostic medium
Saliva analysis could reveal risk of cancer, heart disease or Parkinson’s
Molecular markers in saliva could reveal the risk of a person developing major diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, new research finds.
News • Tumor microenvironment in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Towards more personalized treatment of nose cancer
Molecular profiling of over 1,000 nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) tumours reveals distinct differences in tumour microenvironment of locoregionally advanced NPC, supporting personalised treatment.
News • Technical refinement in airway surgery
Tracheobronchial anastomoses: It's a wrap?
Should tracheobronchial anastomoses be routinely wrapped following resection and reconstruction? A new study revisits this unresolved question in airway surgery.
News • MRD assessment
Liquid biopsy to detect breast cancer relapse up to 5 years in advance
Newly developed technology can detect breast cancer relapses up to five years in advance. This advance could represent a turning point in post-treatment follow-up, the researchers hope.
News • NHS rollout
Liquid biopsy: new ‘blood test-first’ approach for lung cancer
A new ‘liquid biopsy’ test can help fast-track lung cancer patients to receive targeted therapy up to two weeks earlier, while helping avoid further tests and treatments including chemotherapy.
News • From neutrophil to PMN-MDSC
Blood cell corruption identified as path to severe Covid
A US research team has shown that Sars-CoV-2 can “reprogram” pathogen-fighting white blood cells into immune system suppressing cells — a potential mechanism by which severe Covid may arise.
News • ABO antigen analysis
Blood type A identified as breast cancer risk factor
Does having blood type A increase the risk of breast cancer? A new systematic review and meta-analysis involving more than 13,000 breast cancer patients suggests a connection.
News • Combining spatial transcriptomics, pseudotime and machine learning
More precise than PSA: New biomarkers for prostate cancer found in urine
Using AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumours, researchers have found new, precise biomarkers to diagnose prostate cancer at an early stage through a simple urine sample.
News • Electron-sink-enhanced nanoshells
A label-free method for trace detection of cancer
A new approach enables the detection of even trace amounts of cancer cells. The method leverages SERS for signal amplification, eliminating the need for fluorescent dyes.
News • Post-transplant care
Improving heart transplant monitoring with molecular tests
Molecular testing provides a more convenient, personalized way of monitoring of heart transplant recipients, according to insights shared at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the ISHLT.
News • Blood-brain barrier permeability
Exploring brain disease detection with quantitative PET imaging
Using an advanced PET scanner, US radiologists explore how cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other systemic conditions, can affect the brain by assessing the impact on the blood-brain barrier.
News • Patient history analysis
AI helps GPs detect lung cancer 4 months earlier
GPs may soon be able to identify patients with an increased risk of lung cancer up to 4 months earlier with an algorithm created by researchers based on the data of more than half a million patients.
Dr Ari Melnick
A new chapter in leukaemia and hematologic disease research
Dr Ari Melnick has been appointed the new Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute by the Board of Trustees. The institute specialises in biomedical research and precision medicine in the field of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies.
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.
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.
News • Pulsed infrared light to enhance diagnostics
Finding the ‘fingerprints’ of cancer
New research reveals a method that uses pulsed infrared light to identify molecular profiles in blood plasma that could indicate the presence of certain common cancers.
News • Lifestyle-related disease prevention
Soccer: an underrated champion of global health
Soccer is not only a fun and popular sport, but can also help prevent many lifestyle-related conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, several cancers, and mental health challenges.
News • Mortality, CVD, cancer, and more
Weight loss protects (even when it's regained)
Losing weight is a great way to improve one's overall health. But, are these benefits gone once a person is gaining weight again? Not necessarily, a new study points out.
Video • Oloid-shaped magnet-driven probe
Virtual biopsy: tiny robot wobbles its way through the gut
Engineers developed a robotic probe that can generate high-resolution 3D ultrasound images from deep inside the gastrointestinal tract. The robot reaches its target with a unique kind of movement.
News • Pilot study on wearables
Telemonitoring t-shirt allows patients to return home earlier after urological surgery
Could a t-shirt with sensors reduce the time patients need to stay in hospital after a urological surgery? A recent pilot study suggests it might.
News • Deep learning-based CVD risk prediction
Mammography and AI open a new window into heart health
New findings show how AI-assisted mammography may not only reveal breast cancer, but can also assess calcium buildup in the arteries within breast tissue—an indicator of cardiovascular health.
News • Circulating tumor DNA analysis
Liquid biopsy helps reduce chemotherapy in colon cancer patients
For patients, a liquid biopsy which checks for circulating tumour DNA of colon cancer, resembles a standard blood test. However, the method helps avoid chemotherapy for many, a new study finds.
Article • Promising, but in need of further validation
Implementation challenges of blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
Blood-based biomarker (BBB) tests may represent the best weapon to combat the soaring rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) throughout the world. Existing clinically validated tests are currently deployed to facilitate diagnosis, to monitor disease and effectiveness of treatments, to quantify progression, and to determine if a patient is appropriate for treatment or participation in a clinical…
News • Aldosterone-producing adenomas
The surprising complexity of adrenal gland tumors
New research uncovers the hidden diversity of adrenal gland tumors, shedding light on how they cause unusual medical symptoms and paving the way for new drug treatments.
News • Multi-omics-based prediction
Pancreatic cancer: 'biomarker panel' brings hope for early detection
The discovery of a 'biomarker panel' could have a profound impact on the ability to identify patients at risk of developing pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage, researchers hope.
News • Quantification of serum biomarkers
Early detection of lung cancer with low-cost biosensor
A sensor, similar to glucose monitoring devices, detects lung cancer biomarkers from a blood sample in just 40 minutes. The technology has potential to identify at-risk patients and tailor treatments.
News • Successful clinical validation
Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers have clinically validated a previously developed urine test for prostate cancer screening, which can potentially bypass invasive procedures among men who are unlikely to benefit.
News • Immuno-monitoring study
New ways for childhood cancer immunotherapies
The immune system of children reacts differently to cancer than that of adults. New insights into these differences have the potential to lead to new tailored treatments for children with cancer.
News • Automated tumor detection and segmentation
Deep learning helps detect lung cancer on CT
A new deep learning model shows promise in detecting and segmenting lung tumors. The findings of the study could have important implications for lung cancer treatment.
News • Early-stage disease stratification
Predicting lung cancer outcomes with tumour DNA in the blood
A new personalised oncology platform has been tested to detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) in patients with lung adenocarcinoma before surgery, to predict their risk of cancer relapse.
News • Long-wavelength exposure
Red light linked to lowered blood clot risk
Light can change biological processes and affect health. For example, new research finds that red light can lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes.
News • World first procedure
Testicular tissue transplant provides hope for restoring fertility after chemotherapy
A premiere that brings hope for fertility restoration to men who underwent chemotherapy during childhood: Researchers reintroduced cryopreserved immature testicular tissue taken 16 years prior.
News • Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy efficacy
AI tool uses routine blood tests to predict cancer immunotherapy response
Researchers have developed an AI-based model to better predict whether cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy — using only routine blood tests and clinical data.
News • Immunology
Researchers discover new type of anticancer T-cell
A molecule called MR1 (MHC Class I-related Molecule 1) enables a newly-discovered type of T-cells to sense differences in the metabolism that occur when cells become cancerous.
News • Driving mechanism identified
Why the lung is a frequent site of cancer metastasis
More than half of cancer patients in whom the cancer spreads beyond the primary site have lung metastases. What makes the lungs such a tempting place for cancer cells? New research may have an answer.
News • Research into new therapies
How natural killer cells could fight leukemia more effectively
Researchers now succeeded in making leukemia-specific immune cells less sensitive to the influence of tumor cells, thereby significantly increasing their effectiveness.
News • Field-cycling imaging
FCI: New MRI-derived scanner shows promise for stroke imaging
Using a technique called field-cycling imaging (FCI) derived from MRI, researchers are able to detect signs of brain damage from stroke at ultra-low magnetic fields.
News • Reduction of severe side-effects
A 'kinder' chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma
Treating patients with Hodgkin lymphoma with a different form of chemotherapy shows promise to reduce severe side effects, shorten hospital time and increase likelihood of recovering fertility.
News • From the brain to the abdomen
Stroke might affect arteries in other body regions
New research has linked having a cerebral stroke to lasting changes in the arteries in the abdomen. The study in animal models with hypertension could lead to new preventative strategies.
News • Incidentaloma detection
Liquid biopsy as diagnostic tool for pancreatic lesions
New research highlights the potential of liquid biopsy in diagnosing pancreatic incidentaloma - lesions which can occasionally signal pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages.
News • Tradefair programme overview
Don't miss: Hot issues, current trends and innovations at the Medica 2024 Labmed Forum
Skills shortages and digitalization, trends in cardiology and oncology, future prospects in laboratory medicine, and healthy aging – these pressing topics are at the forefront of discussions at this year’s Medica Labmed Forum.
Article • HBOT to reduce toxic effects
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shows promise after breast cancer radiotherapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) treatments could offer relief to breast cancer patients who experience late toxicities following radiotherapy treatment. To date, the handful of completed clinical trials only produced inconclusive or contradictory results. Therefore, results from the latest trial, named HONEY (Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Breast Cancer Patients with Late Radiation…
News • Research on "double strike" mechanism
Induction of defective cell division could improve blood cancer therapy
Tumor cells are notorious for their rapid and uncontrolled division, and many cancer therapies aim to disrupt this. New findings suggest potential applications of apoptosis in blood cancer treatment.
News • Catch some EVs
Liquid biopsy to improve cancer diagnosis
A new method could open new avenues to quick, affordable cancer diagnosis, US researchers report. The method uses ultrathin membranes to capture extracellular vesicles.
News • Insights into bile production
Liver discovery could lead to better CVD treatments
A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death worldwide.
Sponsored • Innovation in action
Taipei showcases cutting-edge medical devices & diagnostics at Medica 2024
Taipei City is set to make a splash at the Medica 2024 trade fair. The city's Department of Economic Development has curated an exhibition area, featuring six innovative biotech companies.
News • PFAS and Kidney Health
New research reveals connection between PFAS, kidney function and gut health
New research has revealed that the connection between PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome.
News • Cancer treatment advances
USC study findings: early blood test forecasts survival rates in patients with metastatic prostate cancer
A new study found that measuring circulating tumor cells (CTCs), rare cancer cells shed from tumors into the blood, is a reliable way to predict later treatment response and survival prospects with metastatic prostate cancer.
News • Brain cancer immunotherapy
Turning immune cells against glioblastomas
Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) have developed CAR-T cells capable of targeting malignant gliomas while preserving healthy tissue.
News • Experts propose combination strategy
Kidney cancer: early detection through 'piggyback' screening
Kidney cancer is relatively rare, so dedicated screening programmes would not be cost-effective. Combined with lung cancer screening, however, this would be much more feasible, a new study shows.
News • Hematology
Using AI to predict multiple myeloma evolution
Researchers have succeeded in identifying patterns of response to treatment in patients with multiple myeloma using AI tools, which helps to accurately predict the evolution of the tumor.
News • Transport of minuscule gold particles
Nanoparticles could detect kidney disease better than blood tests
Before administering certain drugs, doctors check a patient’s kidney function by testing their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels. New research shows that gold nanoparticles might give more accurate results.
News • Groundwork for new treatments
Fibrosis a prognostic biomarker for HER2-negative breast cancer
A new study confirms fibrosis as a prognostic indicator in HER2-negative, the most common breast cancer, and opens the way to antifibrotic drug treatments.
News • AnWj blood group antigen
MAL: new blood group system discovered
Researchers identified the genetic background of the previously known but mysterious AnWj blood group antigen. The findings allow identification and treatment of patients lacking this blood group.
News • Glioblastoma research
Brain scars from cancer treatment key factor for relapse
Researchers have identified fibrotic scarring as a key source of resurgence of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The new insights could lead to better prevention of this type of brain cancer.
News • Quicker, cheaper and less painful test
Blood crystals to reveal early signs of prostate cancer
A new method of analysing the crystals in dehydrated blood could lead to a quicker, cheaper and less painful technique to diagnose, early detect, and monitor prostate cancer.
News • High-resolution cell scans
AI spots cancer and viral infections at nanoscale precision
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence which can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells, as well as detect the very early stages of viral infection inside cells.
News • Time loss vs. life expectancy gains
Dialysis: Is the tradeoff always worth it?
New research sheds light on the tradeoffs between survival and time spent in inpatient care that dialysis might entail. This could help patients with kidney failure make more informed decisions.
News • Glycopeptide probes for antibody detection
New method speeds up pancreatic cancer detection
A new method could lead to a significantly more precise and reliable diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. It is based on the selective detection of specific antibodies in blood samples.
News • Promising study results
Cancer of Unknown Primary: on the way to targeted therapies
Metastases, but no sign of the original tumor: A large international study shows how this phantom cancer can nevertheless be treated.
News • Basal cell carcinoma diagnostics
BCC: AI helps identify aggressive types
Dermatologists could benefit from a new algorithm that can help recognize patients with a highly aggressive form of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face.
News • Brain cancer research
Glioblastoma: Surprising find of immune cells
Researchers discovered islands of highly potent immune cells in the vicinity of glioblastomas. This may open up prospects for new therapies for these aggressive brain tumours.
Opinion article • Wearable medical devices
Sweat analysis reveals a wealth of health information
Diagnosis and monitoring medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infections: In this opinion article, Alix Joseph (Linxens) explores the potential of sweat analysis.
News • Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Personalised simulations predict outcomes for blood cancer treatment
Using genomic sequencing data, researchers have created personalised simulations of individual patients that can quantify the impact of genetic mutations on cancer cell behaviour.
News • Circulating tumor extracellular vesicles
Metastatic prostate cancer: better monitoring with new liquid biopsy method
A new study shows that extracellular vesicles shed by prostate cancer cells contain tumor-derived material that can be used as biomarkers of therapy response and resistance in metastatic disease.
News • Research on physical conditions
Exploring the link between obesity and cancer risk
Why does obesity increase the risk of cancer and possibly metastasis? Researchers in Spain are currently investigating this very question.
News • Diabetes, hypertension, and more
AI reads facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases
Measuring temperatures in different face regions could be used to earlier detect chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension. Researchers now show the potential of an AI-based approach.
News • Iontronic technology
Slowly but steady gets the brain tumour
Researchers demonstrated how the growth of malignant brain tumours can be greatly decreased by using iontronic technology to continuously administer low doses of cancer drugs.
Article • Challenges and opportunities
Molecular pathology in Europe: in search of standardization
Tackling standardization of molecular pathology at a European level remains a major challenge, according to speakers at the 35th European Congress of Pathology in Dublin. One leading expert warned it would be ‘very difficult’ to achieve, though the session also heard about potential solutions such as educational steps to consistently train future pathologists at a high and consistent level.
News • Foetal development research
Tracing back the origins of AML childhood leukaemia
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a common type of blood cancer in childhood and can be diagnosed within a few months of life. New research shows that its origins can be traced back to before birth.
News • Neuropathology
Technology offers new insights into pediatric brain tumors
A new study used new molecular analyses to unravel the biological mechanisms of pediatric brain tumors and refine their classification.
News • Integration of microanalysis chips
Establishing microfluidic control technology for blood testing devices
A research group established a microfluidic control technology that can be applied to small blood testing devices and consequently developed a novel integrated immunoassay device.
News • Success of aRCC treatment
New biomarker to better predict immunotherapy response in kidney cancer
Immunotherapy increases survival rates in kidney cancer, but does not work for everyone. A research team developed a new method to predict which patients will benefit from it.
Article • Pros and cons of diagnostic techniques
Liquid biopsy vs. tissue biopsy: Getting the best of both worlds
Tissue biopsy and liquid biopsy can increasingly be used as complementary or alternative approaches, with advantages and limitations to each. While speakers at the recent 35th European Congress of Pathology in Dublin were quick to highlight that liquid biopsy was not about to replace tissue biopsy, the focus looked at the benefits and challenges of each through the lens of four expert speakers.
News • Stratification approach
Using national health data to predict cancer risk
Scientists show that health registry data can be used to predict individual risks for the 20 most common cancer types. This could help to identify high-risk groups and enrol them for screenings.
News • CT-Derived Functional Imaging
CTFI: Enabling CT lung diagnosis without contrast
Diagnosing lung conditions such as pulmonary embolism is more challengenging when a patient cannot tolerate contrast agents. Now, a new software solution is addressing the issue.
News • Hydrogel catalyst
Breaking down alcohol in the body: Researchers develop "detox gel"
Researchers have developed a gel that breaks down alcohol in the GI tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the gel could reduce the harmful and intoxicating effects of alcohol.
News • Clear cell renal cell cancer
Same-day imaging for ccRCC kidney cancer with new PET agent
A new study suggests superiority of the novel investigational PET imaging agent ⁶⁸Ga-DPI-4452 (Debio 0328) to standard CT imaging in the context of clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC).
News • 6.5 million European funding
Fighting cancer with artificial cells and tissue
Artificial cells to combat cancer: Research groups are working to create synthetic micro-organisms capable of detecting the presence of the disease and delivering anti-cancer therapies.
News • Leukemia MRD after chemo
AML: Residual cancer testing as an important safeguard
Blood cancer cells can remain in the blood of AML patients, even after chemotherapy seemed successful. Testing for these residuals before blood cell donation is a vital precaution, a new study finds.
News • On-demand reversibility
Anticoagulation with an ‘on/off’ switch
Researchers developed a new type of anticoagulant whose action can be rapidly stopped. This reversible activity could revolutionise the use of anticoagulants in surgery or other applications.
News • Opportunity for new treatment approaches
Atherosclerosis and cancer share surprising similarities, study finds
In cancer, cell deterioration can drive progression. A similar process happens in artherosclerosis, new research reveals. This finding could lead to new ways of combatting disease-causing plaque.
News • Urine-based diagnostics
New prostate cancer test to help avoid unnecessary biopsies
US researchers have developed and validated a new urine-based test for prostate cancer, which was shown to meaningfully reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies while providing highly accurate detection.
News • Presented at ESCMID Global
Immunoassay analyzer extends menu with new hepatitis assays
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announced ahead of the ESCMID Global congress (formerly ECCMID) that it has extended the menu of DxI 9000 Immunoassay Analyzer* assays.
News • Research on biomechanics
Tumour 'softness' can drive aggressiveness of breast cancer
Researchers have discovered how the mechanical properties of tumours - their softness, for example - can prime cancer cells to better survive their spread to other organs.
Article • Lesion detection and mammographic texture analysis
Dual AI model to optimize breast cancer risk assessment
A team of Danish and Dutch researchers has combined an AI diagnostic tool with a mammographic texture model to improve the assessment of short- and long-term breast cancer risk. This new approach represents a significant step forward in refining the ability to predict the complexities of breast cancer risk.
News • Mechanistic subtypes
The telltale traces long Covid leaves in the blood
Findings from the largest UK study of patients hospitalised with Sars-CoV-2 infection show that long Covid leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in the blood.
News • Promising secretory granules
New micromaterial to fight cancer with nanoparticle-targeting
A newly-developed material made of proteins shows promise for targeted cancer therapies: Like secretory granules in the endocrine system, it delivers nanoparticles which attack specific cancer cells.
News • Preventive blood test
Prostate cancer screening: Study advocates 5-year-interval
How often should men get checked for their level of PSA, a marker for prostate cancer? A German study involving over 12,500 men shows that a five-year interval between tests is safe.
News • Minimally invasive procedure
Microwave ablation: alternative to thyroid cancer surgery
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is often treated with surgical resection, which often comes with significant side effects. Now, a new study points to a minimally invasive alternative.
News • Tumor organoid platform
Personalized 3D bioprinting to advance gastric cancer treatment
Using 3D bioprinting to accurately replicate the biological environment surrounding gastric cancer cells, researchers predicted a patient’s response to anticancer drugs during the preclinical stage.
News • Heart rhythm disorder
Stroke prevention: experts recommend routine atrial fibrillation testing
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder globally. Patients at high risk for AF, such as those with heart failure or prior stroke, should be tested at every GP visit, experts say.
News • Chemotherapy and novel surgery technique
Study explores new approach to 'inoperable' pancreatic cancer
US oncologists are exploring a new combined chemotherapy and surgical approach to safely remove advanced pancreatic tumors that were previously considered inoperable.
News • Review calls for immediate action
Medical devices: prone to unfair bias, study finds
Pulse oximeters delivering poorer results in people with darker skin tones, underdiagnosis of cardiac conditions in women: some medical devices are not as fair as the ought to be, a new review finds.
News • Cortisol sampling from blood
Paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases
A team of researchers has discovered a new method of measuring levels of cortisol directly from a blood sample - a significant step forward in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases.
News • Diabetes management
Reducing blood sugar levels with red light
Researchers have found a surprising method to reduce blood glucose levels in a person: Shining red light on their back. This could help control diabetes without medication.
Article • New system combines nanotechnology and ultrasound
Reducing over-treatment of rectal cancer
An innovative solution based on nanotechnology and ultrasound could prevent over-treatment of patients with rectal cancer. The magnetomotive ultrasound system uses nanotechnology for reliable diagnosis of any spread of rectal cancer to nearby lymph nodes.
News • Metastasis susceptibility
How chronic stress spreads cancer
Chronic stress can have a significant impact on health, from an increased risk for heart disease to a greater susceptibility of cancer metastasis. New research points out the underlying mechanisms.
News • Focus on protein GDF15
Newfound mechanism could improve efficiency of diabetes treatments
Research reveals how a new mechanism could improve the efficiency of current treatments for diabetes. This may open up new ways of approaching metabolic diseases that are a global health problem.
News • Portable diagnostic tool
Breast cancer detection: New program tracks tumour heat
Researchers in Singapore have developed an AI-based software to assist in the early detection of breast cancer. Using thermal imaging, the program assesses the malignancy of a tumour.
News • Chemotherapy and cancer drugs
‘Heart-on-a-Chip’ to test cardiotoxicity of treatments
Chemotherapy can be toxic to heart cells. To help protect the hearts of cancer patients, Cedars-Sinai investigators have created a three-dimensional “heart-on-a-chip” to evaluate drug safety.
Article • Addressing an unmet need
MCED: a simple test for widespread early detection of cancer
Academic labs and biotech firms pioneer multi-cancer early detection with emerging technologies. Screening for multiple cancers with a simple blood or urinary draw could be a game-changer. Two research teams in particular have advanced the field.
News • Blood-based diagnosis of glioblastoma
Sparing brain cancer patients from undergoing risky surgery
A simple blood test could help diagnose patients with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing them from undergoing invasive and highly-risky surgery, report UK researchers.
Article • UK research project
"Our Future Health": Shifting from curative to preventive care
As a result from better living standards and medical advances, population longevity increases – a development which, paradoxically, current healthcare systems are ill-prepared for, Sir John Bell points out. The UK’s Our Future Health programme, which he chairs, exemplifies the paradigm shift to a prevention-centered healthcare approach.
News • Machine learning in sample analysis
Lab-trained pathology AI meets real world: ‘mistakes can happen’
AI models are highly capable in analysing tissue samples – as long as conditions are lab-perfect. Add a little contamination, however, and diagnostic accuracy goes out the window, a new study shows.
News • Diagnostic imaging collaboration
Canon Medical Systems and Olympus team up for endoscopic ultrasound
Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Olympus Corporation announced that they have reached an agreement to collaborate on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems, and presented a new imaging system.
News • Promising study in mice
Exploring the potential of mRNA technology for rare diseases
Coronavirus vaccines have showcased the possibilities of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Now, a research team aims to put it to use against a rare inherited metabolic disorder.
News • Finding therapy-relevant genetics
Leukaemia: AI provides support in diagnostics
Certain genetic features are crucial for treatment decisions for AML leukaemia. A team from Münster shows how an AI-based method can predict these features from images of bone marrow smears.
News • Water exchange detection
New MRI-based method measures tumor malignancy
An Italian research team has introduced a new MRI-based method for assessing water water exchange to estimate the degree of malignancy and the success of treatments in tumors.
News • "Gene scissors" vs. sickle cell disease
FDA approves first CRISPR/Cas therapy
It's an important milestone for gene editing technology: a novel treatment for sickle cell disease utilizing CRISPR-Cas9, has now received FDA approval – a first for this type of therapy.
News • CTC, ctDNA and exosomes in PCa management
Prostate cancer: Blood-based liquid biopsies yield valuable information
US researchers discuss three blood-based liquid biopsies, namely circulating tumor cells, circulating tumor DNA and tumor-derived exosomes, as they relate to prostate cancer management.
News • Tissue oxygenation
Photoacoustic imaging for better diagnoses of ovarian cancer
Researchers and clinicians at Washington University in St. Louis found a way to improve diagnostic accuracy of potentially cancerous lesions in the ovaries and adnexal regions, or the fallopian tubes.
News • Friend and foe in one
Breast cancer: The paradoxical role of white blood cells
White blood cells found in breast tumors can both help and hinder the spread of cancer cells to other organs, a new study from Karolinska Institutet shows.
News • Using low-frequency electromagnetic fields
New method can detect early-stage breast cancer in two minutes
University of Waterloo researchers are pioneering a method to detect breast cancer in women early enough for them to receive life-saving treatment.
News • Based on image-based flow cytometry
Rapid test to predict severe Covid-19 infections
Researchers have developed a method for assessing the number and structure of aggregated blood platelets (or thrombocytes) that can potentially help quantify the risk of a severe Covid-19 infection. As a result, they have identified a predictive biomarker for the seriousness of a Covid-19 infection. This will allow physicians to adjust treatment at an early stage. The researchers used a method…
News • Lab model to find treatments for stroke, dementia
Finding (and fixing) vascular leaks in the brain
Using small blood vessels grown in the lab, researchers discover how vascular leaks leading to dementia and stroke emerge – and how this damage might be fixed.
News • Study on NHS DPP
Diabetes prevention: UK programme may have global impact
A nationwide programme to reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the United Kingdom is proven beyond reasonable doubt to work, a new study reveals.
Article • Latest advances
Lab-on-a-chip systems in 2023: The micro-lab revolution
Faster, more accurate and cost-effective testing: Experts outline the beginnings and evolution of “lab-on-a-chip” technology, and its benefits for advanced and next-gen operational platforms.
News • Study confirms association
CT scans in young people increase cancer risk
A multinational study confirms a strong and clear association between exposure to radiation from CT scans in young people and an increased risk of blood cancers.
News • VITT reseach
Cause for rare, but deadly vaccine-related blood clotting found
A mechanism that led some patients to experience cases of deadly clotting following some types of Covid-19 vaccination has been identified in new research.
News • Good killer cells
Cellular immunotherapy: a new approach against cancer
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery – these are the three common forms of cancer therapy. Now, lymphoma specialists in Essen are investigating the possibility of a different approach.
News • AI-based imaging and reporting solutions for MRI
Philips partners with imaging biomarker specialist Quibim
Philips and Quibim have signed a multi-year agreement to work on an integrated solution including an AI-based software to automate real-time prostate gland segmentation in MR images.
News • The role of arginine
Cancer research: Metabolite drives tumor development
University of Basel scientists have discovered that high levels of the amino acid arginine drive metabolic reprogramming to promote tumor growth. This could lead to improved liver cancer treatment.
News • Infection treatment
Chemotherapy drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new class of antibiotics, based on proven drugs used in cancer treatment, is now being developed by researchers at Linköping University. They could be used against resistant bacteria.
News • Autonomous medical needle steering
A tiny robot to maneuver through living lung tissue
A team from UNC has developed a steerable lung robot that can autonomously maneuver the intricacies of the lung, while avoiding important lung structures.
News • Insulin and oxygen production
An implantable device for injection-free diabetes control
Engineers from MIT are developing a device containing insulin-producing cells and a tiny oxygen-producing factory to keep the cells of diabetes patients healthy.
News • MEDICA Labmed Forum
Hot issues, current trends and innovations in lab medicine
From cancer to AI, from management to new medication: this year's Labmed Forum at MEDICA 2023 in Düsseldorf (November 13-16) once again features an exciting scientific programme.
News • Bioelectronics for cancer screening
Smart devices to capture and release tumour cells
Basque researchers propose a bioelectronic device consisting of gold electrodes coated with a smart polymer capable of capturing and releasing cells in a non-invasive, controllable way.
News • Surge in under 50s in past decades
The rising tide of early-onset cancers
Cancer has become strikingly more common in people under 50 in the past three decades, an international research team finds. The reseachers explore what this means for future death tolls.
News • Mapping prevalence across European hospitals
Sepsis: suprisingly common, underdiagnosed, and deadly
New research from Lund University has found a suprisingly high incidence of sepsis across hospital admissions. The experts say that the condition can be likened to an epidemic.
News • PFAS as risk factor
Researchers explore link between ‘forever chemicals’ and breast cancer
Can per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) increase the risk of breast cancer? A new study by US researchers examines the effects of the so-called “forever chemicals”.
News • Tool for myeloid neoplasms
New test to identify risk of AML and related cancers
Using data from more than 400,000 individuals, researchers have created a platform for predicting the risk of developing blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukaemia over a 10-15-year period.
News • T-cell activator shows promise
"CoVac-1": Coronavirus protection for immunocompromised patients
Patients with immunodeficiency cannot benefit from conventional Covid-19 vaccines and still at risk from infection. A promising new approach now brings hope for this patient group.
Article • Oncology imaging
The expanding role of CT in lung cancer management
While screening programs for several of the commonest cancers are now well established, lung cancer screening has yet to reach anywhere near the same proportion of at-risk patients.
Article • Supplemental imaging
The next breast screening advancement: Contrast-enhanced mammography
With the recent recommendation changes from the European Council in 2022, how radiologists screen for breast cancer is changing. Mammography has long been an essential technology in screening for breast cancer, and in the recommendations the Council formally recognized the advantages of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). This landmark acknowledges the research on and benefits of DBT, advocating…
News • Imaging for targeted biopsy
MRI and ultrasound "fusion" improves prostate cancer detection
Combining ultrasound and MRI technology can help detect prostate cancer at an earlier stage and potentially save lives, according to new University of Dundee research.
Article • Flow cytometry
Detecting and measuring nanoplastics in the blood stream
Plastics are a part of everyday life, and an increasingly concerning factor of global environmental pollution. They also have infiltrated our bodies as microparticles (MPs) and nanoparticles (NPs), found even in placentas supporting foetal life. And they are in our blood. Now, researchers in Spain have developed a new method to detect and measure nanoparticles in human peripheral blood that is…
News • Blood cancer research
Covid-19 booster vaccine strengthens immunity in lymphoma patients
Research by the University of Southampton has shown that repeated Covid-19 vaccination increases the ability of lymphoma patients to prevent infection from the virus, particularly after four doses.
Article • Cancer patients at risk
Blood test detects risk of neurotoxicity from CAR T-cell therapy
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is an immunotherapy treatment that re-engineers a patient’s own T-cells to help them attack malignant tumour cells. It has been very effective in the treatment of blood cancers, including certain types of leukaemia and lymphoma. However, two serious side effects are common as a result of the treatment: cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune…
News • Potential blood cancer treatment
CAR T cell therapy: study shows remote destruction of tumor cells
French scientists discovered that CD4 T cells generated during immunotherapy are capable of remotely neutralizing tumor cells by producing interferon gamma (IFN-γ).
News • Beyond polygenic risk scores
Adding blood biomarkers to genomics to better predict common disease risk
New research suggests that combining blood biomarkers with genomic information more accurately, cost-effectively predicts the risk of developing diseases.
News • MCED for 50+ cancer types
Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise
A trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in more than 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms.
News • Chronic myeloid leukaemia
CML therapy response predicted by AI "crystal ball"
AI could find critical biomarkers that predict non-response to conventional treatment in patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) more quickly, researchers in Singapore find.
News • Accuracy gain
Bowel cancer: double testing for better detection
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have found that the accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased to almost 100% by carrying out a common test twice rather than once.
News • Oncology & Immunology
Researchers find new IgE antibody targeting skin cancer
A new class of immunotherapy shows promising results for fighting the most aggressive form of skin cancer.
News • Breast cancer
Study shows: Association between antibiotics and an increased risk of death after breast cancer
Women with triple-negative breast cancer who received multiple antibiotic prescriptions within three years after their cancer diagnosis were more likely to experience disease recurrence and to die from their cancer.
News • Parkinson disease detection
Low-cost sensor detects early-stage Parkinson's disease in biological samples
Researchers at the University of Campinas and the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil have developed an electrochemical sensor that detects Parkinson's disease at different stages.
News • Prevention of blood cancer
Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer
An international coalition of biomedical researchers has determined a new way to measure the growth rate of precancerous clones of blood stem cells that one day could help doctors lower their patients' risk of blood cancer.
News • Fluorescence-guided surgery
"Lighting up" brain tumours for better surgical removal
A new real-time imaging technique that uses a type of infrared light has, for the first time, been used during surgery to differentiate between cancerous tumours and healthy tissue.
News • Blood cancer research
Novel disease models for multiple myeloma
A team of scientists has successfully generated genetically defined mouse models for two subtypes of multiple myeloma. This will contribute to a better understanding of how the disease develops in humans.
News • Up to 12 year in advance
Urine gene test can predict bladder cancer years before diagnosis
Testing for genetic mutations in urine can detect bladder cancer years before the disease shows clinical symptoms, new research has shown - reaching more than a decade for the most common cancer type.
News • MTX in the mix
Researchers develop novel therapy for vancomycin-resistant infections
Researchers from the US, Singapore and Geneva have developed a novel combination therapy using an anticancer agent for treating vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE).
Article • Good-bye “surgery first”
Interventional radiology: out of the shadow and into the light
Using imaging guidance, interventional radiology – a sub-discipline of diagnostic imaging – allows targeted and ultraprecise diagnostic and therapeutic procedures without anesthesia and without large incisions. Nevertheless, surgery continues to be widely considered the procedure of choice, making interventional radiology the Cinderella of the discipline. Professor Dr. Marco Das, Medical…
Video • Potential for all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool
Soft robot for 3D bioprinting inside the human body
Researchers at the University of New South Wales unveil prototype device that can directly 3D print living cells onto internal organs and potentially be used as an all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool.
News • Health impact of PFAS
Study: “forever chemicals” disrupt key biological processes
Exposure to a mixture of chemicals called PFAS - also known as 'forever chemicals' - leads to alterations in biological processes associated with a broad range of diseases, a new study finds.
News • New treatment insights
Successful cure of HIV infection after stem cell transplantation
A new study confirms that haematopoietic stem cell transplantation can be used to cure patients with HIV infections. This third successful case gives new insights into the underlying processes.
News • Targeted LED research
One step closer to new light-activated cancer therapy
Scientists are developing a new kind of light-activated cancer treatments. This would work by switching on LED lights embedded close to a tumour, which would then activate biotherapeutic drugs.
News • Rapid screening diagnostic
94% accuracy: new prostate cancer blood test beats PSA method
Researchers have developed a new blood test to detect prostate cancer which displays greater accuracy than the current prostate-specific antigen (PSA) method.
News • Infectious disease research
Hidden bacteria increases risk of antimicrobial resistant infection in hospital patients
Carriers of a specific bacteria have a 14% chance of developing an antibiotic resistant infection with 30 days of hospitalisation, according to new research from Amsterdam.
News • Primary tumor or metastasis?
Deep learning and radiomics for precise differentiation in brain tumors
The distinction between primary tumors and metastases can be made quickly and accurately in brain tumors using radiomics and deep learning algorithms, a new study shows.
Video • Early detection of dementias
Promising sensor to screen for Alzheimer's
Canadian researchers are developing a new, ultra-sensitive biosensor to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases. The device has successfully completed the proof-of-concept stage.
Article • Promising approach
Focused ultrasound ablation for treatment of breast tumours
Focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation is an emerging treatment for breast tumours. Its use was highlighted in an October webinar focused on emerging immunotherapy research and breast cancer.
News • Preventing EBV reactivation
Liver transplantation: Finding the "sweet spot" of immuno-suppression
Dutch physicians have developed a system to determine the right dose of immunosuppressive drugs for patients to receive a donor liver - to prevent the activation of the Epstein-Barr virus.
News • Specialized immune cells
γδ T cells carry potential for new cancer immunotherapies
Dutch scientists have discovered how specialized immune cells can detect and remove cancers that are ‘invisible’ to the conventional defense mechanisms of the immune system.
Video • Mini-bones from the lab
Toward a personalized approach of bone cancer research and therapy
Researchers generated human mini bones in the lab which mirror the composition and function of human bone - a step toward the development of future patient-tailored models of bone cancers and tumors.
News • Regenerative medicine
Tapping into a tumor's power to heal non-healing wounds
Scientists have discovered a way to train healthy immune cells to acquire the skills of some tumor cells for a good purpose: to accelerate diabetic wound healing.
News • Trial finds improved survival rates
Pancreatic cancer: chemotherapy before surgery brings benefits
Treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery significantly improved 1-year survival rates compared to immediate surgery, a randomised clinical trial has found.
News • MCED test
Groundbreaking new method for multi-cancer early detection
An international study shows that a new method can easily find multiple types of newly formed cancers at the same time – including cancer types that are difficult to detect with comparable methods.
News • High-sensitivity blood test
New cancer testing method to make regular monitoring affordable
Scientists from Singapore discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers. The test sequences heated clinical samples to isolate cancer-specific signatures found in a patient’s blood.
News • Glioblastoma treatment approach
'Zapping' brain cancer cells shows surprising benefits
Canadian researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the tissue around it. A remarkable side-benefit: chemotherapy of the cancer suddenly becomes possible.
Article • Assistance and decision-making systems
Artificial intelligence for preoperative planning
In surgery, artificial intelligence (AI) is applied mostly in imaging, navigation, and robotic intervention. However, AI can also play a major role in preoperative planning. Objective decisions-making, optimal utilisation of operating theatres and less overtime are additional advantages that are achieved with the use of AI in surgery.
Article • Digitisation in the OR
Robotic duo pushes boundaries of microsurgery
One robot supports the surgeon’s control of tiny instruments, while another automatically keeps an eye on what is happening: With this novel combination, surgeons in Münster have successfully performed fully robot-assisted microsurgery for the first time. Presenting the new procedure at the Hornheide Specialist Clinic, the experts explain how the interaction of both robotic systems ensures…
Article • Tissue-engineered glioblastoma model
3D brain tumour in a dish to personalize cancer treatment
It is the size of a common pencil eraser, but it could have a huge impact on the therapy of glioblastoma: Scientists in Virginia have developed a novel 3D tissue-engineered model of the brain tumour microenvironment, which can be used to assess how the glioma cell invades healthy tissue, proliferates, and reacts to chemotherapy drugs.
Article • Home-based assessment
How ‘smart’ weighing scales can help monitor health
Innovative smart weighing scales are adding a new dimension to home monitoring for healthcare. By collecting data via sensors and proprietary technology as people stand on them, the scales can assess health metrics to give users more precise measurements for a deeper understanding of their body.
Article • Early detection approach
Multi-cancer blood tests could shake up screening
New tests can identify over 50 types of cancer and boost detection of traditionally elusive cancers from tumour DNA in blood, researchers showed at the ESMO congress in September. These multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests in development can spot common cancer signals and predict where the signal comes from in the body, results from a prospective investigation suggest.
News • CLL types with distinct biological and clinical features
Whole genome profiling reveals new leukaemia subgroups
A collaborative study has defined five new subgroups of the most common type of blood cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), and associated these with clinical outcomes.
Article • Brain imaging
White matter hyperintensities: a valuable biomarker to assess mortality risk
White matter hyperintensities (WMH) on the brain seen on MRI represent a biomarker associated with a 50/50 risk of death within five years after a first incident acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
News • Possible biological explanation found
Why are dense breasts associated with increased cancer risk?
The risk of developing breast cancer is higher in breasts with high density. But why is that? Researchers at Linköping University have shown major biological differences that promote cancer growth.
Article • Renal carcinoma differentiation
SPECT/CT improves diagnosis of indeterminate kidney tumours
99mTc-Sestamibi SPECT/CT can aid in the diagnosis of solid renal lesions, especially in cases where contrast enhanced CT findings are inconclusive, according to researchers from the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Article • Detecting several different diseases
Multiplex diagnostics: next-generation techniques for new challenges
With the rise of syndrome-style infections, co-infections and the current antimicrobial resistance challenges, the need for multiplexed diagnostics is now more important than ever.
News • Leukemia research
How 'chameleon cancers' change their colors to survive treatment
Some leukemias evade treatment by changing their appearance and identity through changing the read-out of their DNA, a new study has found.
News • CSCC study finds distinct subgroups
Cervical cancer: major new clue to understanding aggressiveness
Scientists have discovered that cervical cancer can be divided into 2 distinct molecular subgroups – one far more aggressive than the other – as part of the largest ‘omics’ study of its kind.
News • Children’s cancer
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Blood tests could offer smarter treatment
A simple 'liquid biopsy' blood test could help guide the treatment of children with the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma, a new study reports.
Sponsored • Earlier disease prediction and identification
The potential of AI in routine blood testing
It’s widely known that more than 70% of today’s medical decisions involve the results of laboratory tests, but the insights clinicians derive from these tests today may only be scratching the surface of their potential.
News • How cancer spreads
Cancer metastasis: Breakthrough to lead to better treatments
Cambridge scientists have discovered that cancer cells ‘hijack’ a process used by healthy cells to spread around the body, completely changing current ways of thinking around cancer metastasis.
News • Assessing bone quality via blood sampling
New device for diagnosing bone fragility
A new device for diagnosing bone fragility invented by the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has been approved for marketing in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The device is based on a new approach to assessing bone quality via blood sampling.
News • Cancer research
Key function of important leukemia gene demystified
The oncogene EVI1 causes an aggressive type of leukemia, but its exact function has been a mystery. A research team now showed that EVI1's cancer causing effect relies on activating a single gene — the stem cell transcription factor ERG.
Article • Sex differences in heart failure
Why a closer look at a woman’s heart matters
The hearts of men and women are different – while this insight has been established for quite some time now, it might even surprise cardiologists just how deep these differences really run. In her presentation at this year’s ESC, Diana Bonderman, MD, gave a comprehensive roundup on sex differences in risk factors and subtypes of heart failure.
News • Lung adenocarcinoma
Therapeutic target against common lung cancer identified
A new study led by researchers in Barcelona has determined the protein TIMP-1 as a valuable biomarker for the progression of lung adenocarcinoma. The results open the door to new treatments.
News • Precision oncology
What's new in cancer therapy?
Researchers from the University of Bern and Inselspital provide an overview of the latest technologies in precision oncology. Translating these into clinical application is still a major challenge.
Article • Modelling systems for human biology
Organoid technology: new opportunities for drug discovery
Two-dimensional (2D) cultured cell lines and animal models have been the principal research tools for the past decade, but have several shortcomings. Three-dimensional cell cultures, or organoids, show great promise here.
Article • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
HFpEF poses increasing burden on health services
With the life expectancy of populations improving, experts believe the rising diagnosis and prevalence of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) will have a significant impact on healthcare services going forward.
