News • Clinically validated framework
AI helps detect kidney cancer faster
A novel machine-learning-based solution analyses CT images and helps radiologists detect both malignant and benign lesions in the kidney more quickly and reliably.
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News • Tissue sample analysis
Demographic bias creeps into pathology AI, study finds
A sample of inequality: A new study shows that AI models can infer demographic information from pathology slides, leading to bias in cancer diagnosis among different populations.
News • Prevalence, changes and associated factors
How to reduce the risk of head and neck lymphedema after radiotherapy
Researchers have discovered that low physical activity is associated with a higher risk of lymphedema. They have also noted that a lymph scanner objectively measures changes in the condition.
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 • Adaptive re-planning
Repurposed radiotherapy scans to guide prostate cancer treatment
Radiotherapy is effective against prostate cancer but can cause side effects. Using AI, scientists found that images originally taken to help position patients could also predict rectal bleeding.
Article • Advancing risk stratification
AI in breast cancer screening: From mammograms to personalised risk prediction
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how clinicians identify women at higher risk of breast cancer – and may soon guide decisions on supplemental screening and treatment. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting in Aberdeen, Scotland, two experts presented their latest findings on AI-driven risk stratification and response prediction.
News • Genetic risk-based approach
Enhancing breast cancer screening to save young women’s lives
Breast cancer screening for women under 50 isn't cost-effective – yet 1 in 5 diagnoses occurs in this age group. A new study suggests a personalised approach that could change this equation.
News • Differentiation after radiotherapy
Brain tumour or radiation necrosis? AI can tell them apart
A novel AI-based method can distinguish between progressive brain tumours and radiotherapy-induced necrosis on advanced MRI. This could help clinicians more accurately identify and treat the issues.
Article • Overlooked and underserved populations
Breast imaging for male and transgender patients: bridging the knowledge gap
Breast imaging for male and transgender patients remains an under-researched field with significant gaps in guidelines and clinical practice. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting – held in Aberdeen, Scotland, in cooperation with the British Society of Breast Radiology – experts presented findings from a pan-European survey on male breast imaging and…
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 • AI-assisted diagnostics
Two Dutch hospitals implement AI for lung nodule detection on chest X-rays
Two major Dutch hospitals, Catharina Ziekenhuis in Eindhoven and University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) from Qure.ai into their chest X-ray workflows.
News • Malignant melanoma
Immunotherapy for skin cancer: when less is more
New immunotherapies are effective against skin cancer, but they can cause serious side effects. New insights suggest that a lower dosage may lead to better outcomes and longer survival.
News • Lung cancer CT notification
Breast cancer: Keep CALM – and coordinate your screenings
Many women over 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer but miss out on CT lung cancer screenings they're also eligible for. Targeted outreach coul help change this, a new study shows.
News • Unintended effects
Telling women that they have dense breasts may do more harm than good
Should women be told about their high breast density as part of mammography screening? While this may sound like an obvious choice, a new study warns of unintended effects.
News • Insights on IDH mutated gliomas
Brain cancer: why early treatment is not always the best course
IDH mutated gliomas are slow-growing brain tumors with a relatively good prognosis. A new study shows that many patients reveal measurable cognitive impairment in the first year after treatment.
News • Appeal for earlier screening approaches
Alarming number of invasive breast cancers in younger women
Breast cancer – including aggressive variants – are surprisingly common in younger women, a new study shows. The findings strengthen the case for earlier, risk-tailored screening, the authors say.
News • Benefits for survival and employment
Breast cancer: study explores economic aspects of radiotherapy
While saving lives remains the primary goal, a new study explores how radiation therapy also helps breast cancer survivors return to work. Policymakers should factor this in, the researchers argue.
News • Attenuation contrast und dark field
One X-ray, three images: new method unveils hidden features
Researchers developed an X-ray imaging method capable of revealing hidden features in a single shot. This could advance cancer detection, disease monitoring, security screening and material analysis.
News • Bacteria-eating viruses
New phages spark hope against hospital superbug
A team of researchers comprehensively catalogued a new collection of bacteria-eating viruses called phages. These phages could be used to combat Klebsiella pneumoniae - a serious threat in hospitals.
Article • On a shoestring budget
Bridging the resource gap for pathology in developing countries
Delivering a pathology service in resource-constrained locations and developing countries remains a challenge. Cost is a significant barrier, as is the availability of equipment, trained staff and technical and IT support can also hinder a desire from clinicians and pathologists to give their patients a high level of service to help their diagnosis and recovery. The subject was tackled in a…
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 • Balloon-Assisted Bronchoscope Delivery
New technique opens route to previously unreachable lung tumors
Researchers have engineered a novel technique that uses a small balloon to gently widen the airways, and overcome the physical limitations of conventional bronchoscopy to reach deep lung tumors.
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 • New targetable driver of growth found
Thyroid gland: unexpected key to prostate cancer treatment
An international research team has discovered a promising new therapeutic approach for aggressive prostate cancer – in the thyroid gland.
Article • Utilizing new strengths, fixing old weaknesses
Ultrasound update for organ imaging
Has organ imaging using ultrasound arrived at the same level as cross-sectional imaging? At the annual conference of the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM), PD Dr Corinna Trenker presented new technological developments and their diagnostic significance. Despite numerous innovations such as multiparametric protocols and AI support, she made it clear that the human factor remains one of…
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 • Targeted drug activation
Ultrasound-triggered chemotherapy to reduce side-effects
Researchers explore how ultrasound waves can be used to activate chemotherapy drugs only in targeted areas, offering a new path toward safer, more effective cancer treatment.
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.
Article • Risk stratification initiatives in Europe and UK
The future of breast imaging: a date with density
About 60% women in Europe enrolled in a national breast cancer screening programme who have a screening mammogram can feel reasonably confident that radiologists will be able to diagnose early-stage breast cancer. But what about the 30% categorised as having dense breasts, and the 10% who have extremely dense breasts? At the 2025 SBI (Society of Breast Imaging) Breast Imaging Symposium held in…
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.
Article • Reshaping GI cancer care
Pathologists at the heart of precision oncology
Biomarker testing is ushering in a novel era of therapy personalisation for gastroesophageal and colorectal cancers, according to experts presenting at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in Vienna this September. During a session on state-of-the-art in gastrointestinal biomarkers, speakers outlined how targeted therapies and immunotherapies are transforming treatment options – but…
News • Transformer-based learning from radiomics and clinical data
New AI model improves prediction of breast cancer recurrence
An international team has developed an AI model that brings together medical imaging data and clinical information to calculate the risk of breast cancer tumour recurrence more accurately.
News • Eco-friendliness and confidence
Patients open to more sustainable treatments, study finds
Many doctors shy away from discussing the aspect of a treatment's sustainability with their patients, expecting a negative reaction. Now, a new study suggests that these fears may be unfounded.
News • Research reveals infiltrating microbes
How bacteria in tumors drive treatment resistance in cancer
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how bacteria within a tumor can drive treatment resistance in patients with oral and colorectal cancer.
News • Radiation-induced cognitive decline
New approach to protect the brain during radiation therapy
Researchers identified a targeted way to protect the brain from harmful side effects of cranial radiation therapy, potentially preserving the quality of life for millions of brain cancer survivors.
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.
Article • Management of escalating imaging workload
Breast cancer screening: growing with the challenge
Rising attendance in mammography screening programmes attest to the fact that women understand the importance of early breast cancer detection. However, the resulting workload increase is a growing challenge for many women’s imaging centres. At the 2025 SBI (Society of Breast Imaging) Symposium, breast imaging specialist Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, discussed her practice’s coping strategies.
News • Focus on Helicobacter pylori
Towards a vaccine against ulcers, stomach cancer
Scientists are on the way to finding a vaccine to fight off Helicobacter pylori - a bacterium found in over 60% of people - possibly preventing stomach ulcers and lowering the risk for stomach cancer.
News • Nuclear imaging
Prostate cancer: High-speed whole-body SPECT tracks tumor evolution
A new type of SPECT imaging provides strong prognostic information to guide prostate cancer treatments according to tumor evolution, significantly impacting patients' overall survival.
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 • Study explores clinical potential of WGS
Whole genome sequencing could help 15,000 breast cancer patients per year, study finds
Breast cancer claims around 670.000 lives each year. Now, researchers propose that whole genome sequencing (WGS) could help many patients find better treatments or match them with clinical trials.
News • Precision Oncology Ireland (POI)
Ireland’s largest ever cancer research programme enters next phase
Precision Oncology Ireland (POI), a €28M cancer research programme uniting universities, charities and industry to develop tailored diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, has now entered phase 2.
News • Weight loss and diabetes medication
GLP-1 agonists may interfere with cancer imaging, new study finds
GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely prescribed for individuals with diabetes and weight loss. However, these medications may adversely affect the interpretation of cancer imaging, new research finds.
Article • Personalizing stroke care
Advancing genomic medicine from promise to practice with digital technology
Stroke patients in four NHS hospitals are now receiving genetic tests that determine whether a commonly prescribed drug will work for them – a breakthrough that could transform treatment for millions. Digital approaches are spearheading a drive to help make genomic medicine part of everyday care. The role of digital tools was a central theme at the HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through…
News • Quantitative analysis of the mammary ductal tree
Calculating breast health with branching math
Researchers have developed a tool to quickly quantify changes in the branches of mouse mammary glands. This could one day be used to detect early warning signs of breast cancer.
News • Peripheral immune tolerance
Immune system researchers receive Nobel Prize 2025 in Medicine
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to three researchers for their insights into peripheral immune tolerance - how our immune system is kept from attacking our own body.
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 • Focus on adipose tissue metabolism
Endometrial cancer: visceral fat may drive aggressiveness
Using PET/CT imaging, researchers discovered that the biological activity of visceral fat may drive the progression of endometrial cancer, offering a novel angle for diagnosis and treatment.
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 • Call for more informed decision
Hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer: a risk worth taking?
Breast cancer survivors are often discouraged from undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alleviate menopause symptoms. Now, new research paints a more differentiated picture.
Interview • An interview with the President of JFR 2025
What the clinic does not say
This year, the Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR) will carry a clinical ambition as simple as it is essential: to shine a spotlight on those who are often overlooked. Under the presidency of Professor Mathieu Lederlin, thoracic radiologist at Rennes University Hospital, vulnerable patients will be at the heart of the annual meeting of the French Society of Radiology that will unfold…
News • Focus on methylation changes
Detecting tumour DNA in urine to identify bladder cancer
Researchers from the University of Birmingham’s Bladder Cancer Research Centre have found a new way of detecting tumour DNA in urine to identify bladder cancer.
News • Microbiome
Fatty acids fuel cancer-promoting gut bacteria
TU München researchers discover how chronic cellular stress changes gut microbiome composition, promoting cancer development through altered lipid metabolism.
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 • Research
Stuttgart researchers enhance CRISPR for cellular analysis
University of Stuttgart scientists develop enhanced CRISPR technique that makes genetic loss-of-function analyses more efficient and reproducible for medical research.
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 • Estimation of nodule malignancy risk
Lung cancer screening: AI to reduce false positives
Misinterpreting the malignancy risk of lung nodules often results in high false-positive rates, unnecessary follow-ups, increased patient anxiety and healthcare costs. A new study suggests that AI can fix this.
News • Hurdles for AI implementation
What's holding back the digital transformation of NHS healthcare
Digital transformation, including AI, is key to improving healthcare services - but this may be easier said than done: A new UK study identifies hurdles for AI implementation in NHS hospitals.
News • Kinetic analysis of therapeutics
How boron may point the way to better therapies for head and neck cancer
A new technique has measured boron in individual cancer cells for the first time, enabling researchers to better understand how drugs act to kill tumours in some cancers.
News • Response to changes in pH levels
‘Artificial cartilage’ releases drugs to counter arthritis flare-ups
A squishy new ‘artificial cartilage’ material could improve arthritis treatments by releasing anti-inflammatory drugs in response to a flare-up.
News • EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer
NSCLC: Surgical combination therapy may prolong disease control
In metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), targeting residual disease through surgery can extend the benefits of EGFR TKI therapy beyond standard monotherapy, a new study finds.
News • Evaluating tadiotheranostic targets
Endometrial cancer: new markers for PET imaging
Researchers explored two promising new biomarkers as potential radiotheranostic targets for endometrial cancer. This could help identify patients who are likely to respond to targeted therapeutics.
News • Focus on health-related quality of life
Pushing for a more patient-centered approach to advanced cancer care
Currently, cancer treatment evaluation focuses heavily on survival outcomes, but doesn't adequately consider how treatments affect quality of life. A new policy review aims to change this.
News • Reliability of mammography analysis
AI still misses 14% of advanced breast cancer cases, study finds
AI may be effective at detecting advanced breast cancer in mammograms, but current models still lack reliability. New research from Korea suggests that up to 14% of invasive cases are missed.
Article • AI-powered prediction
Machine learning identifies cardiotoxicity risk in breast cancer patients
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that uses cardiac MRI images to help identify breast cancer patients who may be at risk of cardiotoxicity during cancer treatment. The research, led by cardiologist Dr Paaladinesh Thavendiranathan from Toronto General Hospital University Health Network, was presented at the European Society of Cardiology's Cardio-Oncology Conference in…
News • Prediction of treatment sensitivity
Personalising prostate cancer treatment through molecular testing
A new study shows that a gene expression test on routinely collected prostate tissue can help guide therapy choices for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
News • Optical technique
AI-assisted autofluorescence imaging to early detect colorectal cancer
An advanced imaging method that uses the natural glow of tissues could help detect subtle differences in the tissue’s biochemistry, offering a way to earlier detect colorectal cancer via endoscopy.
News • Study on deliberate ignorance
Why one in three people avoid information about their own health
One in three people do not want to know about serious illnesses—even if they might be affected themselves. A new review study explores the reasons for this deliberate ignorance.
Article • From H&E to multiplex
Self-learning AI: a boost for digital pathology
Self-learning artificial intelligence approaches are offering a number of advantages for digital pathology when compared to established AI options. The benefits, which range from greater speed and capacitive flexibility to ‘wholly interpretable’ analyses, were outlined at the Digital Pathology and AI Congress in London.
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 • Implicit information
In-depth AI microbiome analysis reveals colorectal cancer
Scientists developed an AI-based approach to diagnose colorectal cancer from different microbial subgroups in the gut microbiota – a non-invasive and low-cost alternative to colonoscopy screening.
Article • Societal and ethical impacts explored at ECR 2025
How AI is transforming radiology – and radiologists
Patient communication facilitated by chatbots, image quality optimized by machine learning: Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering radiology at breakneck speed, transforming the specialty almost beyond recognition. So, how will the future of diagnostic imaging under AI look like, and which role will humans still play in it? At the ECR congress in Vienna, experts explored the societal and…
News • Discovery of tumour indicating morphological changes
Prostate cancer: AI finds changes missed by pathologists
Men assessed as healthy may still have an early form of prostate cancer. Using AI, researchers found signs that were missed in more than 80% of samples of men who later developed cancer.
News • Research on Antrodia cinnamomea
Promising fungal compound to fight cancer and inflammation
Studies have found that natural polysaccharides from a medical fungus endemic to Taiwan can not only effectively inhibit inflammation, but also fight the proliferation of lung cancer cells.
News • Fluorescent 18F-PET imaging
Dual-mode PET tracer lets surgeons see – and hear – prostate cancer
Tracer molecules serve to provide visual guidance in nuclear medicine, but a new molecule could give surgeons additional audio cues to help them locate prostate cancer tumors and metastases.
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 • Endoscopic magnetometer
Finding cancer with diamond sensors
Researchers report they have built a new non-toxic and non-radioactive handheld device that uses the unique properties of diamonds to diagnose metastasized breast cancer.
News • Breast cancer screening
Mammography: Hybrid reading to overcome AI overconfidence
Mammography image interpretation AI models are unreliable – but so are human readers. A new hybrid strategy could reduce radiologist workload by 38% without compromising diagnostic efficacy.
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 • Nasopharyngeal carcinoma detection
Virtual MRI for contrast-free NPC tumour imaging
Gadolinium-based contrast agents enhance visibility but also pose a significant health risk. A new AI-powered virtual MRI imaging technique is designed to offer a safer diagnostic approach.
News • Mammogram assessment
AI can replace second radiologist in breast cancer screening, study finds
More clinically relevant tumors detected at an earlier stage and at lower costs: New research finds that AI can replace the second radiologist in the Dutch breast cancer screening program.
News • Adenoma detection rate
Using AI support makes endoscopists lose skills, study finds
AI tools for adenoma polyp detection are designed to help increase the accuracy of colonoscopies. However, a new study finds that using AI may lead to loss of detection skills in health professionals.
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 • Review explores bacterial impact
Vaginal microbiome holds untapped potential for women's health
The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for common infections, infertility and even cancer for millions of women, a new review finds.
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.
News • Microsatellite instability
Predicting tumor MSI status for precision cancer treatments
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) tumors are associated with better clinical outcomes. A novel AI model for accurate MSI prediction could help battle gastric and colorectal cancers.
News • Goodbye to the needle
Replace injections with pills? New technology could make it happen
Some medications can only be taken as an injection, which is often painful, unpleasant and inconvenient for patients. A new transport system could make it possible to swap these injections for pills.
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 • Predictive phenotypes
Ovarian cancer: new insights into immune landscapes
Defining four different immunologic subtypes of recurrent ovarian cancers, researchers pave the way for more personalized treatment.
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 • Respiratory viruses wake up cells in the lungs
How Covid-19 and flu infections revive dormant breast cancer
Common respiratory infections such as influenza and Covid-19 can awaken dormant breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumors, new research finds.
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.
News • Position and completeness assessment
3D CT analysis benefits liver tumor ablation
By analyzing CT images with 3D software, researchers demonstrated that small liver tumors can be successfully treated using ablation. This could enable more confident use of ablation treatments.
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…
News • Lifetime risk thresholds for mastectomy
Breast cancer: When should clinicians offer surgical options?
When should preventive mastectomy be offered for women at higher risk of breast cancer? A new evaluation model defines thresholds at which risk reducing surgery should be recommended.
News • Enhanced imaging and surgical guidance
Fluorescent bacteria light up tumors like a neon sign
A new, bacteria-based contrast agent illuminates tumors like a neon sign during surgery, enabling more precise resection and reducing the risk of recurrence.
News • Beyond the mammogram
Cracking the code of breast calcifications – with geology?
Dense calcifications are common in breast tissue, but not every finding in a mammogram is a precursor of cancer. New insights could lead to fewer benign biopsies and guide therapeutic development.
News • Electrical impedance spectroscopy
EIS shows promise to advance cancer cell monitoring
Through quantitative real-time monitoring of cell spatiotemporal dynamics, or cell changes over time, electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) could be used to predict cancer growth.
News • Proteomic-based score
AI measures tumor ‘stemness’ to predict cancer aggressiveness
A new AI-based tool measures cancer aggressiveness by analyzing the ‘stemness’ of tumors – their similarity to pluripotent stem cells. This could pave the way for new therapies.
News • Adherence to recommended treatments
Prostate cancer guidelines improve outcomes, study finds
From active monitoring to combinations of local and systemic treatment: A new study shows that most men with prostate cancer who receive treatment recommended by guidelines have a good prognosis.
News • "An additional set of eyes"
Breast cancer diagnosis: AI decision support improves radiologists' performance
By directing radiologists' attention to potentially suspicious areas, AI can help spot more lesions indicative of breast cancer in mammograms. This is suggested by a new study.
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 • Targeted drug delivery
Wireless NFC implant delivers chemotherapy deep into tumors
Korean researchers have developed a wireless implantable drug delivery system that enable chemotherapy drugs to penetrate deep into solid tumors—without harming surrounding healthy tissue.
News • Beyond visible light
Hyperspectral LED endoscope to better detect GI cancers
Beyond the visible spectrum: A new LED-based hyperspectral imaging system shows promise for gastrointestinal cancer detection during endoscopy.
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.
Article • Medical Taiwan 2025
Accelerating the journey of AI into clinical practice
Medical Taiwan has long been a showcase for cutting-edge healthcare solutions, but this year marked a pivotal moment. Visitors of the latest edition of the medical, health and care expo in Taipei witnessed a particularly noticeable step forward: the definitive transition of medical AI from promising research to actual clinical practice. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council…
News • Study shows benefits of earlier FIT
Colorectal cancer screening: 40 is the new 50
Starting fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) early significantly reduces both the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. These results of a new study support earlier screening.
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 • Assessment of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes
Skin cancer: AI assistance helps pathologists identify melanoma
More consistent TIL assessments, more accurate patients' prognoses: New research shows how AI sharpens pathologists' interpretation of tissue samples for malignant melanoma.
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 • Deep learning model
AI detects fatty liver disease with chest X-rays
A research group at Osaka Metropolitan University developed an AI model that can detect the presence of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) from chest X-ray images.
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.
Heather Jacene, MD
Championing the future of nuclear medicine
Heather Jacene, MD, assistant chief of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, clinical director of Nuclear Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and associate professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).
News • Chromatin remodeling
New protein targets for cancer treatments
A research team at the University of Geneva has identified two new proteins that regulate gene expression, a discovery that could pave the way for new cancer and brain disorder treatments.
News • Dual targeting radioligand
“Smart missile” radiopharmaceutical shows promise against multiple cancers
New research makes a strong case for a new dual-targeting radiopharmaceutical, designed to attach to two vulnerable sites on cancer cells, enabling more precise and potent therapy.
News • Integration of digital pathology and AI tools
Digital pathology partnership to streamline workflows and enhance diagnostics
Digital pathology software company Fujifilm Healthcare Europe and Ibex Medical Analytics, specializing in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, announce a formal partnership to support efficient and accurate cancer diagnosis.
Video • Empathetic avatar
Virtual AI receptionist “Cassie” to improve healthcare communication
A virtual medical receptionist named “Cassie,” developed through research at Texas A&M University, is designed to transform the way patients interact with health care providers.
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 • Colorectal Cancer Screening
CT colonography proves more cost-effective than stool DNA tests
New research demonstrates CT colonography outperforms stool DNA testing in both clinical effectiveness and cost savings for colorectal cancer screening.
News • Fluorescent probe
New visualisation tool targets breast cancer dissemination
In a new study, researchers have developed a new fluorescent probe to visualise signaling dynamics in moving cancer cells, to uncover a new therapeutic possibility for limiting breast cancer spread.
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 • Precision medicine
Melanoma: with 43,000 data points to tailored treatments
Using nine different molecular biological technologies, researchers were able to precisely measure the properties of a melanoma tumor in four weeks and enable a precise treatment decision.
News • Study confirms value of early detection
Breast cancer: better outcomes through routine screening
Many women are only diagnosed with breast cancer after they present to a doctor with symptoms. A new study points out that early detection through screening leads to improved outcomes.
News • Stratification of TSCC immunotypes
Tongue cancer: Immune profiling for improved outcomes
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of oral cancer, is a challenging target for immunotherapies. Researchers now identified five immunotypes to better predict treatment response.
News • Machine learning analysis
Cancer genomics: new ML tool weeds out false positives
A major challenge in cancer genomics is separating meaningful mutations from false positives. A new tool uses machine learning to significantly reduce these errors.
News • From same-day to several years
Childhood cancer: stark inequalities in diagnostic waiting times
Childhood cancer diagnosis times span from immediate to delays of several years, according to a new study. Young bone tumor patients are among the most affected by these delays.
News • Predicting obstetric complications
New method to reduce risk of severe birth injury
A new method for predicting the risks of severe injuries during childbirth could improve care and reduce long-term complications for women.
Daniela Oprea-Lager
Pushing the boundaries of theranostics
Nuclear medicine specialist Daniela Oprea-Lager has been appointed Professor of Theranostics at Radboudumc / Radboud University. Her research focuses on the combination of diagnostics and treatment using radioactive substances, with particular interest for urological tumors, especially prostate cancer.
News • Appeal for tailored care approaches
Breast cancer: Study reveals ethnic differences in development and outcomes
When it comes to breast cancer, ethnic differences matter, putting some women at a significantly higher risk, a new study finds. Genetic ancestry should therefore be considered as a risk factor.
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 • Diagnostic assistance
Pancreatic cancer: clinical deployment of AI system for early detection
Survival rates for pancreatic cancer rise drastically the earlier it is detected, but early-stage tumors are notoriously difficult to spot. A new AI-powered diagnostic system is set to improve this.
News • Study on diagnostic accuracy of AB-MRI
Abbreviated MRI effectively detects cancer in dense breasts
Diagnosing breast cancer in women with extremely dense breasts often comes down to MRI, but the scans take long and are expensive. Research confirms that shorter protocols also yield accurate results.
News • Deep learning-based assessment
AI ‘Sybil’ predicts lung cancer risk from single LDCT scan
A deep learning model was able to predict future lung cancer risk from a single low-dose chest CT (LDCT) scan, according to new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference.
News • Boron neutron capture therapy
BNCT: From clinical trial to cancer treatment
With the introduction of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), Helsinki University Hospital offers a new radiation therapy method that can destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding tissue.
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.
Dr Jakob Kirkegård
Leveraging the power of data to improve pancreatic cancer treatment
Jakob Kirkegård is a physician, associate professor, and now also a doctor at Aarhus University's Department of Clinical Medicine and Aarhus University Hospital. He has just obtained his doctoral degree in the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer – one of the most deadly forms of cancer.
News • Radiomic parenchymal phenotypes
Dense breasts = high cancer risk? It's not that simple
Using radiomics on mammograms of over 30,000 women, researchers have identified six breast texture patterns that may be associated with increased cancer risk.
News • Breast cancer diagnosis
AI classifies mammography microcalcifications
A novel deep-learning approach automatically finds and classifies microcalcifications found in mammography images—bringing both accuracy and consistency to breast-cancer screening.
News • CT-based deep learning-driven tool
Liver cancer segmentation and detection with 'SALSA'
Results of a new retrospective study demonstrate the potential of a novel, CT-based deep learning-driven tool to enhance liver cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and response evaluation.
News • Diagnostic technology
First European reference site for new digital pathology solutions
North Bristol NHS Trust and Fujifilm Healthcare Europe continue their long-standing relationship, with the establishment of a reference site agreement for the company's new pathology solution.
Article • San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS)
Young women and breast cancer: research in focus
At the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), three experts presented new approaches and study results for the treatment of breast cancer in young women.
News • Reactions to noise as biomarkers
Tinnitus diagnosis via AI-powered face scan
Pupil dilation and involuntary facial movements could provide a window into diagnosing tinnitus. A new method uses AI to detect minuscule reactions to various sounds and noises.
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 • Exploring the role of colibactin
Research links bacterial toxin to colorectal cancer
The incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults has doubled over the last 20 years, with no known reason. Now, a new study links this mysterious trend to childhood exposure to a bacterial toxin.
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 • Faster, more accurate treatment
Basal cell carcinoma: AI support for Mohs surgery
Dutch researchers have developed an AI tool to support Mohs surgery, a precise but time-consuming procedure to treat the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands: basal cell carcinoma.
News • Spatial transcriptomics and ECM imaging
3D insights into the tumor microenvironment
Unprecedented insights into the inner workings of an early-stage lung tumor: An international research team describes a new method for 3D mapping cellular interactions in the tumor microenvironment.
News • Interferon response cancer-associated fibroblasts
Pancreatic cancer: Cell discovery opens up new research avenues
A newly discovered type of cells counteract tumor development and may therefore be a target for research into new treatments for pancreatic cancer, which is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
News • Side effect mitigation
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides lasting relief from radiotherapy
Radiation therapy is an effective component of many cancer treatments, but some patients experience severe side effects. A new study shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can provide long-term relief.
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 • Prognostic role of IPMNs
Nodules key to avoid unneccessary pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) are seen as a precursor of pancreatic cancer. However, not all patients need to undergo surgery. A recent study may help patients with IPMNs to avoid unnecessary surgery.
News • Trust in technology
Patients open to AI support in mammography
Despite their improving diagnostic accuracy, medical AI systems are often met with skepticism by radiologists. Their patients, however, seem more inclined to embrace this technology, a study shows.
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.
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,, an aging global population, and greater longevity, has created a robust demand for nuclear medicine. At ECR in Vienna, presenters explored market perspectives, but also safety and sustainability challenges.
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.
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 • Cardio-diagnostics for untrained users
Heart disease screening made easy with new handheld device
A new device for people with or without medical training could be used as an easier, more forgiving alternative to stethoscopes to accurately detect valvular heart disease (VHD).
News • Study on Staphylococcus aureus
Understanding bacterial antiviral defenses to tackle antibiotic resistance
In a new study, researchers show that the emergence of antibiotic resistance can be understood in the mechanism of how bacteria build up defences against being infected by viruses.
News • Swedish national initiative
Precision omics to boost data-driven medicine
The new national Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) aims to generate and integrate extensive molecular data to create a model for precision medicine implementation for Sweden.
News • Targeting early versions
A 'head start' in the race against pancreatic cancer
Fighting pancreatic cancer can feel like a race against time. A new discovery could give clinicians a head start - by targeting precancerous lesions before they become much more aggressive.
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 • Double Stokes polarimetric microscopy
New method to help accelerate cancer diagnosis
A new method to quickly and accurately analyze the structure of collagen in tissue shows promise to improve the diagnostics of cancer and other diseases.
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.
Article • Digital pathology discussion panel
The AI tools pathologists want and need
The evolving role of AI tools in digital pathology was explored at an open discussion during the annual Digital Pathology and AI Congress in London with a high-level panel of practitioners looking at current and future technology options. The panel of pathologists, scientists and academics from Europe and the USA assessed the tools they currently use and are available to them, and those they…
News • Systemic cell rewiring
How midkine helps tumours evade immunotherapy
Researchers discovered a key mechanism by which melanomas and other aggressive tumours prevent the immune system from detecting and attacking them – one of the greatest challenges in oncology today.
News • Study on incidence and risk factors
Many breast cancers are detected between screenings
3 out of 10: Mammography screening has been shown to be effective in reducing breast cancer mortality. Still, many cancers are diagnosed between screening rounds, a new study shows.
News • Cardiac event marker
Coronary artery calcium score: useful regardless of age
A large new study of more than 40,000 patients finds that a zero coronary artery calcium score continues to be an accurate indicator of a low risk for a coronary heart event even as a person ages.
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.
News • Alternative to MRI-guided biopsy
Micro-ultrasound to speed up prostate cancer diagnosis
To diagnose prostate cancer, an MRI-guided biopsy is often performed. Now, a study shows that micro-ultrasound is just as effective, cheaper and easier to use. This could help free up MRI capacities.
News • Machine learning analysis
Breast cancer: AI predicts metastasis from recurrence
The location and timing of breast cancer recurrence may allow AI to predict the risk of metastasis, a new study shows. This is an essential step towards developing personalised treatment strategies.
News • HBV point-of-care identification
Hepatitis B: rapid diagnostic test to halt mother-to-child transmission
A new rapid diagnostic test can identify pregnant women at elevated risk of transmitting hepatitis B to their babies. This could help prevent mother-to-child transmission during childbirth.
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 • Study shows GP imaging benefits
More chest x-rays linked to earlier lung cancer diagnosis, improved survival
Patients attending GP practices with the highest chest x-ray usage are more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, a new study finds.
News • Nuclear medicine
Lung fibrosis: radiopharmaceutical improves diagnosis and monitoring
Nuclear medicine specialists have successfully used the radiopharmaceutical Ga-68-Trivehexin from Trimt to accurately diagnose patients with pulmonary fibrosis and concurrent lung cancer.
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 • Review of colonoscopy CADe systems
AI for colon cancer detection: "Right now, this is version 1.0. We need version 4.0”
A rigorous review of evidence showed that AI-assisted technology helps identify colorectal polyps. However, its impact on preventing colon cancer remains unclear.
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.
Article • Freezing cancer cells
Cryoablation: A treatment option for low-risk early-stage breast cancer
Cryoablation, the destruction of malignant cancer cells by freezing them, is increasingly becoming an alternative to having conventional lumpectomy for patients diagnosed with early-stage, localised, low-risk breast cancer. Findings from numerous recent clinical trials show that cancer recurrence rates are very low and are comparable to breast conservation surgery (BCS).
News • Actionable genetic variants
Look into "Viking Genes" shows benefits of personalised health insights
A research project investigating the genetics and health of volunteers from the Hebrides, Shetland or Orkney shows how distinct genetic populations can benefit from tailored screening programmes.
News • Behavioural intervention study
Want to boost bowel cancer screening response? Add a deadline
Screening for colorectal cancer has proven effective for reducing mortality, but response rates are lacking. A new study finds that putting on the pressure can provide the necessary encouragement.
News • Triple-negative breast cancer
Novel radiotracer identifies TNBC biomarker
A new PET tracer has the potential to play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), improving clinical outcomes for patients.
News • Intrinsic electrical activity drives cancer progression
SCLC: Deciphering the unusual aggressiveness of small cell lung cancer
New research reveals that self-generated electrical activity of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) directly promotes tumor metastasis and progression. This may provide new avenues for future treatments.
News • Responsiveness of machine learning models
Will an AI recognize patient deterioration in the ICU? Not quite yet
Machine learning models fail to detect key health deteriorations in the ICU: a new study reveals that 66% of critical injuries in hospitals would go unnoticed if the current AI models were put to use.
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.
News • Ionic liquid-carbon nanohorn complexes
Magnet-guided, laser-heated nanoparticles for precision cancer treatment
Japanese researchers have developed magnetic nanoparticles that can be directed to tumors using a magnet and then heated with a laser to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
News • LDCT rule-out
AI shows potential for workload reduction in lung cancer screening
A new study reveals that AI can accurately rule out negative low-dose CT (LDCT) scans, potentially reducing the workload of radiologists in lung cancer screening by up to 79%.
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 • Deep and ensemble learning improve performance
New AI tool surpasses previous methods in colorectal cancer tissue analysis
Researchers developed an advanced AI tool for automatic analysis of colorectal cancer tissue slides. The new model outperformed all predecessors in the classification of tissue microscopy samples.
News • Longitudinal image analysis
AI tool detects changes in series of medical images
Researchers developed an AI-based system which has has a broad ability to identify even subtle differences between medical images taken at different times, and to predict related outcome measures.
News • Field cycling imaging
FCI sees 'previously undetectable' cancer spread
Using a prototype field cycling imager (FCI) scanner to examine breast cancer tissue, scientists distinguish tumour material from healthy tissue with more accuracy than current MRI methods.
News • Promising method for cancer imaging
Using photon counting for fast color X-ray images
Photon counting detectors along with novel algorithms allow for more precise 3D visualization of different tissues and contrast agents by capturing X-rays at multiple energy levels simultaneously.
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.
Article • Imaging modality comparison presented at RSNA 2024
Photon-counting CT advances identification of pancreatic cystic lesions
Pancreatic cystic lesions – indicating an increased risk of pancreatic cancer – are an occasional incidental finding in routine computed tomography (CT) abdominal imaging. New research suggests that the superior image quality of photon-counting CT (PCCT) can help detect more of these lesions. At the RSNA annual meeting, an expert outlined the benefits and limitations of the imaging technique…
News • Correlated diffusion imaging
AI makes breast cancer “glow” in MRI images
A new AI-enhanced technique makes breast cancer tissue “glow” on MRI scans. This not only improves breast cancer detection but also can help treat it more effectively, the researchers say.
News • Variations in patient access
Biliary tract cancer: inequalities across Europe
Research on biliary tract cancer is advancing rapidly, ranging from targeted treatments to new drugs. However, the delivery of these advances to patients is lagging behind, new European studies find.
News • Tissue microstructure analysis
New cancer imaging technique inspired by butterfly wings
The shimmering blue wings of a Morpho butterfly are not just beautiful to look at - they can also help make cancer diagnosis faster, more accurate and more accessible, new research finds.
News • Cell-free tumor DNA analysis
Liquid biopsy to unlock breast cancer treatments
New research highlights the potential of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis as a non-invasive method to identify actionable biomarkers for breast cancer, enabling individualized therapies.
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 • A closer look at the GI microbiome
“Gut-on-a-chip” predicts immunotherapy efficacy against melanoma
The gastrointestinal microbiome holds valuable information that can help predict whether immunotherapy will be successful against melanoma. A new “gut-on-a-chip” is designed to do exactly that.
News • Hyper-elevated RNAPII detection
New biomarker predicts aggressiveness of brain, breast cancer
Using a new technology and computational method, researchers have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting the aggressiveness of meningioma brain tumors and breast cancers.
News • Age-related cellular and molecular changes
How aging breast tissue shapes breast cancer risk
Researchers have created a landmark atlas of how healthy breast tissue ages, revealing key cellular, molecular, and genetic changes that may tip the balance toward breast cancer development.
News • Alteration of immune response
Multiple myeloma: dangerous diversity
When multiple myeloma cancer cells break out and multiply outside the bone marrow, a wide variety of tumor cells arise, accompanied by a significantly altered immune response, new research shows.
News • Micro Immune Response On chip (MIRO)
Replicating tumours to assess cancer immunotherapy efficacy
Researchers have developed a new kind of tumour-on-a-chip, which gives insight into the tumour environment and immunotherapy response. The device has been successfully tested on breast cancer samples.
News • Research on RAD51 biomarker
Next-generation sequencing for personalizing prostate cancer treatment
Certain gene alterations can serve as a prognostic and predictive biomarker for prostate cancer. Now, researchers confirm the feasibility of using NGS on this marker for precise patient stratification and treatment selection.
News • Trial results surpass expectations
AI enhances breast cancer screening performance
AI-supported screening for breast cancer can detect more cancer cases compared with traditional screening, and find more invasive cancers at an early stage, results from the MASAI trial indicate.
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.
Article • Point-of-care diagnostics
Improving women’s health in remote regions with digital pathology
Point-of-care diagnostics based on a combination of mobile-sized scanners and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping save the lives of women in low-resource settings. The AI technique is being applied in Kenya and Tanzania to deliver screening for cervical cancer – now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in that region and a bigger cause of death than childbirth.
News • Researcher reveals vulnerability
New approach to crack persister tumour cells
Persister cells arise as a result of cancer treatment and are often responsible for tumour relapse. Researchers identified a distinctive feature of persister cells, paving the way for new treatments.
News • Structural research
Researchers use “hallmarks of cancer” to understand tumour growth
“What is a tumour?” Researchers explore tumour architecture as a valuable source of information to understand tumour dynamics and predict its sensitivity to anticancer drugs.
News • Neuro-Oncology
Why late-stage breast cancer patients should receive routine brain MRI screening
Late-stage breast cancer patients are more often affected by brain metastases than previously believed, a new study finds. The researchers suggest that MRI screening guidelines should reflect this.
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 • Oncological gynecology
Cervical cancer: HPV vaccine to get rid of precancerous lesions
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause for cervical cancers. Now, researchers have developed a promising therapeutic vaccine against precancerous lesions.
News • Molecular mechanism discovered
Researchers find a way to stop harmful cells after cancer treatment
Senescent cells, which may appear after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, can jeopardize patients' recovery. A study describes a new mechanism to eliminate these cells in cancer patients.
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 • mpMRI vs TURBT
Bladder cancer: MRI scanning and biopsy as shortcut to correct treatment
Patients with a common aggressive type of bladder cancer could get correct treatment significantly quicker as new research suggests that initial MRI imaging and biopsy could reduce wait times.
News • Machine learning prediction
AI opens non-surgical way to detect brain cancer metastasis
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans, offering insights into patients’ cancer without aggressive surgery.
News • Catheter-based approach
New method aims to "steam away" prostate cancer
Steam eliminates wrinkles and germs, but can it destroy cancer cells too? A multisite clinical trial explores the potential of a water vapor system using steam to kill prostate cancer cells.
News • Patient-derived samples
New ‘explant’ technique predicts breast cancer therapy response
A new study measured how well breast cancer patients’ tumour ‘explants’ respond to chemotherapy or HER2 antibody therapy in the laboratory. This could help improve clinical outcomes.
News • Promising prototype
A “diagnostic wand” to detect oral cancer
Liverpool physicists have developed a “diagnostic infrared wand” to more accurately predict the prognosis of oral cancer lesions than current H&E staining techniques.
News • Osteosarcoma research
Driver behind aggressive bone cancer identified
By analysing the largest collection of whole-genome data from osteosarcoma patients, researchers identified a driving mechanism behind the aggressive development of these bone cancer tumours.
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 • Surprising insights
Research explains how tumor cells die after radiotherapy
Why does radiation therapy kill cancer cells from the same tumour in different ways? This has long remained poorly understood. Now, new findings open up opportunities to improve treatment.
News • Research on MRD in tongue cancer
Understanding chemotherapy resistance in oral cancers using organoids
Tongue cancer cells can become resistant to chemotherapy under certain circumstances. Investigating these mechanisms, researchers shed light on promising avenues toward new treatments for this cancer.
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 • Results from the PRAIM study
Mammography screening enhanced by AI
Improved breast cancer detection, reduced workload for radiologists: The world’s largest prospective study on AI in Germany’s Mammography Screening Program reveals the technology's benefits.
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 • Pandemic-induced treatment delays
“Heartbreaking”: the impact of Covid on children with brain tumours
Paediatric brain tumours are difficult to diagnose and treat – especially, when delays occur. A new study explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children with brain tumours.
News • Precision oncology research
Breast cancer chemotherapy receives boost from localised magnetic fields
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a non-invasive method to improve the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy while reducing its harmful side effects.
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 • Bacterial-induced host metabolic shift
How Salmonella can lead to colon cancer (and how it may be stopped)
Infections with Salmonella can increase the risk of colon cancer. New research sheds light on how this bacterium can cause this. The findings provide new leads for new treatments.
News • Ultrasound-based lesion detection
Ovarian cancer diagnosis improved by AI
Ovarian cancer is common and often only detected by chance. A newly developed AI-based model could help differentiate between benign and malignant ovarian lesions.
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.
Article • Keynote on integrated diagnostics
Predicting – and shaping – the future of modern pathology
Complex diseases could require complex biomarkers for accurate diagnosis in the years ahead, according to a leading pathologist. In a keynote address to the 36th European Congress of Pathology in Florence, Italy, Professor Manuel Salto-Tellez highlighted this as one of the major future challenges for the discipline. However, he also believes pathologists will sit at the core of modern medicine.
News • Rupture prevention
Breast implants: the importance of regular screenings
Women with breast implants should regularly attend follow-up care to avoid the risk of "silent" implant ruptures and their long-term complications, experts caution in a new publication.
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 • PET compound
New radiotracer lights up aggressive cancer tumours
A new radiotracer – an injected compound used in PET scans – could help inform doctors that a patients aggressive cancer will not respond to chemotherapy before treatment is given.
News • DTI reveals intraepithelial neoplasia
Detecting pre-malignant pancreatic lesions with diffusion tensor MRI
In a new study, researchers have shown, for the first time, that a particular form of MRI, called diffusion tensor imaging, is capable of robustly detecting pre-malignant lesions in the pancreas.
News • Accelerated bone-to-implant integration
Responsive coating could fast-track implant integration after surgery
A new type of photocurrent-responsive coating has been shown to shorten the bone-to-implant integration time after orthopaedic surgery to just two weeks.
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.
