News • Tailored chatbot
Customized ChatGPT to advance digital pathology
New research shows that the AI large language model ChatGPT can be tailored to provide accurate responses to questions about digital pathology and compile detailed results.
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News • Nanorobots travelling through synovial fluid
Fighting arthritis with “OrthoBots”
Enzyme-driven nanorobots could be used in the treatment of joint diseases such as arthritis. A new research project explores the potential of this technology.
Article • Medical Taiwan Health & Care Expo
Record attendance for medical solutions from Taiwan
As demand for innovative healthcare solutions is at an all-time high, Medical Taiwan once again attracted a record number of visitors for its 2024 edition. The show’s organizer, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), proudly reported an increase in attendance by 10% compared with the previous year. During the three-day event in Taipei, the audience was treated to a wide range…
News • Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy
New tool predicts nerve damage after breast cancer chemotherapy
Researchers have developed a tool that can predict the risk level for side effects in the nervous system of women treated for breast cancer using taxanes. This could help adapt treatment.
News • Cardiac imaging analysis
AI greatly speeds up heart chamber segmentation from MRI scans
From 45 minutes to just a few seconds: A new computer model utilises AI to examine cardiac MRI scans in the four-chamber plane, potentially offering speedy and dependable heart health evaluation.
News • What patients can expect
Alzheimer's: New method to predict cognitive decline
Researchers have developed a model to predict cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The next step is an app that uses this model.
News • HPV oncoprotein quantification
Urine test improves cervical cancer early detection
A new test shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive by detecting oncoproteins of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in urine samples.
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.
Article • Institutional setup guide at SNMMI 2024
How to establish a hospital theranostics treatment centre
The nuclear medicine global market is projected to see a significant increase in the coming years, with the lion's share being attributed to radiotherapeutics. So, how to set up a dedicated theranostics centre? At the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) in Toronto, Ontario, an entire annual meeting session was dedicated to planning logistics, radiation…
News • Anxiety and depression
After cardiac arrest: women at greater risk for mental health issues
Anxiety and depression hit women harder than men after they have survived cardiac arrest. New research further suggests that age also plays a major role, pointing out the need for more support.
News • Adaptive mutability
How bowel cancer flips the switch to avoid immune detection
Why does the immune system sometimes fail to control the development of bowel cancer? UK and Dutch researchers discovered how cancer cells use a genetic "switch" to evade detection.
News • Aortic analysis
Exploring the aorta's "weak spots" for aneurysms
Why do aortic aneurysms form where they typically do, at the upper arch or in the abdominal cavity? A new study explores the predilection of these sites for vascular dilatations.
News • Vascular and Neurosurgery
New procedure to prevent phantom pain after limb amputation
6 out of 10 people develop pain after a limb amputation. Researchers now investigate whether a preventive, relatively simple nerve surgery can prevent patients from experiencing this pain.
News • Imaging system in the 6G and AI era
Moving MRI to the cloud
The huge amount of data generated by modern MRI scanners presents challenges in storage, accessibility, and security. To that end, Chinese researchers have developed a cloud MRI system.
Article • Compared to laparoscopy
Robotic surgery improves colorectal surgery outcomes
When colorectal surgery was first performed with robotic assistance in 2014, the procedure was questioned about safety, efficacy, and outcomes. Today it is an established option. Well-trained surgeons use robotic surgical systems confidently. Numerous clinical studies have verified its intraoperative benefits for patients and surgeons alike, as well as very positive outcomes for patients.
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Sponsored • Diagnostic imaging in Rome
Brand-new nuclear medicine department equipped with advanced Total-Body PET/CT system
The new Nuclear Medicine Department of the San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital was inaugurated in Rome. The Department was inaugurated with the online intervention of Health Minister Orazio Schillaci and in the presence of Maria Tripodi (Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation), Antonello Aurigemma (President of Lazio Regional Council).
Sponsored • Live webinar
The start of a new chapter for Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
In this live webinar 9th July 2024, 11:00 BST (10:00 UTC, 15:00 PDT), co-editors will discuss the evolution of Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference, including a live demonstration on MedicinesComplete.
News • New insights on shape and toxicity
Small, but mighty – how gold nanoparticles (actually) kill cancer
Smaller kills faster – this is what was previously thought about gold nanoparticles used to fight cancer cells. However, new research reveals a more complex picture of these interactions.
News • Safer, swifter, smaller scar
New brain surgery approach targets difficult tumors at skull base
Neurosurgeons have developed a minimally invasive surgical technique to remove lesions in the petrous apex. The method provides a new approach to these notoriously diffcult-to-remove tumors.
News • Infection control
C. diff: diagnostic stewardship reduces unnecessary testing
A new study describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) guided by the principles of diagnostic stewardship, to help rein in the overtreatment of patients.
News • Low field imaging
0.05 Tesla MRI: When less is more
A whole-body MRI scanner with a compact 0.05 Tesla permanent magnet has been developed that operates on a standard wall power outlet without radiofrequency or magnetic shielding cages.
News • Biomarkers enhance early detection
Parkinson's: blood test predicts disease up to seven years before symptoms
A novel blood test shows promise to predict Parkinson's disease in risk patients up to seven years before the typical motor symptoms appear.
News • Combined ESR and CBC/DIFF
Horiba launches new compact hematology analyzers
Analytical and measurement technology specialist Horiba has expanded its compact hematology instrument range with the launch of new models with Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) on board.
Article • Professional perspectives
Theranostics: A career opportunity for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
What is an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) and why should nuclear medicine technologists strive to become one? At the 2024 annual meeting of the SNMMI in Toronto, ACP Luisa Roldão Pereira outlined the position and its importance in the clinical context.
News • Future Health Index 2024 global report
Healthcare leaders turn to AI to address critical care gaps
Staff shortage, financial burdens, and growing demand for care are major challenges for healthcare institutions. The latest Future Health Index report indicates that AI is seen as a key solution.
News • Millifluidic nanogenerator
Blood-powered lab-on-a-chip to enhance disease monitoring
Researchers are proposing a new device that uses blood to generate electricity and measure its conductivity, opening doors to medical care in any location.
Article • Addressing diagnostic backlogs
Harnessing the power of AI for women's health
Although the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, healthcare facilities continue to experience workflow challenges and resource constraints impacting women’s health and a patient’s ability to receive a timely diagnosis. Clinical specialties like breast radiology and cytology are especially susceptible to these issues and continue to experience backlogs, which impact their ability to deliver timely…
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.
News • ‘E’ for Expertise
New AI-powered ultrasound device presented at SIRM 2024
At the SIRM Congress 2024 in Milan, Esaote presents its brand-new MyLab E80, an E-series ultrasound device designed for professionals.
News • Near-infrared photobiomodulation
Noninvasive laser therapy shows promise in stroke treatment
In lab models of stroke, a research team showed that laser therapy improved blood flow in the brain and decreased stroke injury by stimulating the production of nitric oxide.
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 • Imaging analysis
Vestibular schwannoma: predicting hearing loss with radiomics
Using specific radiomics features from 70 characteristics in MRI images, researchers develop an objective method to predict the hearing status of patients with vestibular schwannoma.
Article • Benefits of seated placement
Patient positioning during cancer radiotherapy: Upright is alright
The concept of delivering radiation therapy to cancer patients seated in an upright position is undergoing a major resurgence. Evidence is already highlighting that patients feel more comfortable seated upright and enjoy better communication with radiotherapists during their care. In addition, there are indications of less internal organ movement, enabling more accurate treatment delivery.…
Sponsored • Computed tomography and digital radiography
State-of-the-art CT and DR imaging for Gjilan
United Imaging announces that it has provided the Unicamed Hospital in Gjilan, Kosovo, with two state-of-the-art systems – the uCT 528 80-slice CT scanner and the uDR 266i digital radiography system.
News • Brain stimulation
Treating neurological diseases with 3D ultrasound
Researchers have developed a technology for targeted stimulation of the brain with ultrasound. This could be used to treat diseases and conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, depression, addiction, and even the aftereffects of stroke.
News • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Telemedicine for more sustainable cancer care
Cancer care that utilizes telehealth and local care would generate 33.1% less greenhouse gas emissions than the traditional model, new research finds.
News • Motion artifact monitoring
Movement-detecting sensor could make MRI scans more efficient
A new prototype self-powered sensor could improve the process of medical imaging for patients and technicians by detecting movement and shutting down an MRI scan in real time.
Article • Technology applications in diagnostic imaging
How digital twins will support the radiologist of the future
Digital twin technology can transform clinical practice by aiding patient-specific prediction and supporting personalized treatment models. Expert speakers at an ECR 2024 session in Vienna focussed on how radiology will play a leading role in the advance through data acquisition via a range of imaging modalities.
News • High-resolution imaging
Ultrasound reveals vascular details with microbubbles
Microbubbles in a contrast agent allows for ultrasound imaging of the finest vascular details. This is the working principle of a technique called ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM).
News • Infectious disease diagnostics
POCT for remote areas: Portable pathology passes the test
When point-of-care testing (POCT) models for diagnosing infectious disease are effective, the quality of pathology results can be equivalent to laboratory tests, new research shows.
Sponsored • Laser cassette printer
Leaping forward with laboratory workflow automation
Embark on a journey of unparalleled efficiency and precision with Sakura Finetek Europe's newest innovation in identification technology: the Tissue-Tek xPrint® LP Laser Cassette Printer.
News • Funding for research group
How can explainable AI in medicine work?
A new interdisciplinary research group explores issues of explainability and comprehensibility of AI in medicine – and who is responsible when something goes wrong.
News • Medical workflow assistance
AI and robotics support for ultrasound imaging
Autonomous robotic ultrasound systems could perform routine examinations and support doctors in the OR. New research shows that these systems can make everyday life easier for medical professionals.
Sponsored • Magnetic resonance imaging
Installation of advanced MRI scanner in Prizren
Through the joint efforts of United Imaging and NeuralMed, Prizren Regional Hospital has become the first facility in Kosovo to benefit from United Imaging's cutting-edge diagnostic technology.
News • Language barriers for health information
Chatbots get less accurate when health queries are not in English
Chatbots like ChatGPT generally deliver servicable results when asked for healthcare advice. However, new research suggests that the LLM's accuracy drops when languages other than English are used.
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.
News • A question of liability
Who’s to blame when AI makes a medical error?
Medical AI is advancing gastrointestinal endoscopy – but what happens when it contributes to a medical error? Legal experts are pioneering efforts to develop guidelines on medical AI liability.
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.
Interview • Documentation assistance
Virtual scribes free up physician's time from eHR
Physicians using a virtual scribe spend significantly less time in the eHR, a new study finds. This reduces their burden and frees up time for patient care – and AI could push this even further.
Video • Intra-operative assistance
MRI-guided robotic positioner to enhance neurosurgery precision
New robotic technology could pave the way for more precise MRI-guided stereotactic surgery, for example by assisting with cannula/needle targeting during deep brain stimulation (DBS) interventions.
News • UK study confirms
Lung cancer screenings: benefits across all socioeconomic groups
Lung cancer screenings save lives – especially for those who live in economically deprived areas, a new study confirms. The researchers further demonstrate the benefits of using low-dose CT imaging.
News • Profession pressures
Covid-19 pandemic triggered surge in medical staff intention to leave
Burnout, fear of infection, lack of support: One in three doctors and nurses considered leaving their job, or the healthcare profession altogether, during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows.
News • Study analyses admissions in Spain
Summer heat sends more people into hospital, study finds
Metabolic disorders, renal failure, UTIs, sepsis, poisoning: The higher temperatures climb in summer, the more people are hospitalized, a study shows - with some groups being more at risk than others.
Sponsored • Magnetic resonance imaging
State-of-the-art MRI introduced in southern Italy
Medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment company United Imaging are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Cobellis Clinic, the latest treatment centre to join their global family of clients. With an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of healthcare services, the clinic has made a strategic decision to rely on the manufacturer's state-of-the-art imaging technology.
News • Impact of patient characteristics
Breast cancer AI: unequal performance across ethnicities and age groups
Current AI systems for detecting breast cancer from mammography exams are more likely to produce false-positive results in black women and older patients, a new study finds.
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 • HAGIS project
German-Scottish teamwork against infectious diseases intensifies
Delegates from Hannover Medical School and the University of Glasgow have now signed a letter of intent to intensify their collaboration in the field of infection research.
News • Improved detection of heart failure
New MRI model for better imaging of women's hearts
Researchers have been able to fine-tune how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to detect heart failure in women’s hearts, making it more accurate for female patients.
Article • E-skin patches
How “intelligent” skin could highlight cardiac conditions
Two companies are combining their unique expertise to develop intelligent e-skin patches to “self-sense” cardiac events in patients. The flexible patch platform will deliver a comprehensive understanding of both electrical and mechanical heart activities and has the potential to enable cardiologists to better monitor their patients.
Sponsored • Computed tomography
Advanced CT imaging for Lombardy hospital
A United Imaging Healthcare uCT 780 CT scanner has been installed at the Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi di Varese in the small town of Varese in the far north-western province of Lombardy.
News • Multimaterial medication
New 3D printing research for personalised pills
Researchers have developed a cutting-edge method for fabrication of customised pharmaceutical tablets with tailored drug release profiles, ensuring more precise and effective treatment options.
News • Message from our partner
AI-driven strategies for pharma industry at AUTOMA+ 2024
As AI is playing an increasingly crucial role in the fields of pharmacy and medicine, Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+ 2024) welcomes the entire industry value chain to join the roundtable discussion on the innovative strategies that are navigating the future of pharma. The Congress takes place in Zurich, Switzerland, on 18-19 November 2024.
Article • Advancements in endoscopy
Enhancing diagnosis and disease monitoring for ulcerative colitis
Endoscopy is pivotal in diagnosing and managing ulcerative colitis. Recent technology advances allow for early cancer detection, precise disease assessment and targeted biopsies, improving diagnosis and monitoring. The following article takes a look at the latest advancements.
News • Eye pressure monitoring
Early detection of glaucoma with ‘smart’ contact lenses
A prototype “smart” contact lens that measures eye pressure accurately, regardless of temperature. Detecting slight elevations in pressure, this could someday enable wireless glaucoma detection.
News • The psychology of illness
Why being sick makes us less empathetic
When people are ill, they feel less empathy for others than when they are healthy. This has been confirmed in a new study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen.
News • Circumferential bioelectronics
A ‘wraparound’ implant to treat spinal cord injuries
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis.
Video • Transthoracic ultrasound localization microscopy
Super-resolution imaging of microscopic heart vessels
Researchers were able to produce sub-millimetre resolution images of cardiac micro-vessels. This non-invasive new technique could allow scientists to study the physiology of the heart in more detail.
Video • Imaging of speech disorder
MRI shows stuttering in real-time
What happens in the internal speech muscles when people are stuttering? Researchers now showed the mechanical aspects using real-time MRI. This could lead to better treatments of speech disorders.
News • Reaction to donor organ
Lung transplantation: new findings on life-threatening PLS complication
New research into a life-threatening, but underestimated complication in lung transplants not only provides new insights, but also approaches for early detection and timely treatment.
News • Quantum sensing prototype
A sensor that detects errors in MRI scans
A new sensor prototype can detect errors in MRI scans in a way that is impossible for current electrical sensors – and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and faster.
News • Research on autoantibody patterns
The unique and complex origins of rheumatoid arthritis
New research challenges assumptions about the origin of rheumatoid arthritis, which are probably too simple. The findings may point towards improved diagnostics of this painful autoimmune disease.
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.
Sponsored • Magnetic resonance imaging
High-speed AI enhanced MR imaging arrives at Klaipėda
In Lithuania, United Imaging Healthcare has installed its innovative uMR 670 MRI system at the Antėja Clinic in Klaipėda, a port city situated on the northern coast of the Baltic Sea.
News • Transfusion medicine
One step closer to universal donor blood
Donor blood is a scarce and valuable resource. Researchers aim to mitigrate this by using enzymes to remove specific sugars that make up the A and B antigens in the human ABO blood groups.
News • Potential alternative to gadolinium
Diamond dust: the bright new MRI contrast agent?
Diamond dust could be used in MR imaging, a surprising find shows. The nanometer-sized particles could serve as an alternative to the controversial contrast agent gadolinium.
News • Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI)
Study finds artery stiffness indicative of cardiovascular risk
The stiffer the arteries, the greater the cardiovascular risk, according to a new study. The researchers suggest using this as a predictive tool, and emphasise the utility of a specific clinical tool.
News • Cardiac arrhythmia treatment
Stop the shocks: developing 'gentle' defibrillation for the heart
Using a defibrillator can save lives in case of cariac arrhythmia – however, the strong electrical pulses are painful and may have negative side effects. A light-based approach aims to fix this.
News • Content quality on social media
Medical information on TikTok: Led astray by influencers?
TikTok has become a go-to platform for young people seeking answers – including health information. But how accurate are the medical ‘Toks’? A new study analyzed the quality of the content.
Article • Transformative technology
Generative AI in healthcare: More than a chatbot
‘Computer, why did the doctor take that MRI scan of my leg? And what did it show?’: Popularized by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already beginning to see practical applications in medical settings. The technology holds immense potential, with benefits for patients, clinicians, and even hospital administration, according to Shez Partovi, MD.
News • MRSA and other infections
Researchers develop vaccine to fight antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial-resistant infections have become a global threat, with an annual death toll of over 1 million. Now, reseachers created a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
News • Generation of alveolar epithelial type I cells
Study furthers understanding of lung regeneration
Researchers present a new method for generating human alveolar epithelial type I cells. This could ultimately progress therapies for people living with pulmonary diseases.
News • Greenhouse gas emission reduction
Radiologists propose actions to combat climate change
How can radiology become more sustainable? In a new focus article, radiologists outline concrete actions that aim to reduce the carbon footprint of any diagnostic imaging department.
News • Atrial fibrillation early warning
Deep learning predicts heart arrhrythmia 30 minutes in advance
Researchers have developed a deep-learning model that predicts the transition from a normal cardiac rhythm to atrial fibrillation 30 minutes before onset, with an accuracy of around 80%.
News • Posture assessment technology
Wearables to spare surgeons from back pain
Surgeons often suffer from back and neck pain, due to inadequate posture during surgery. A new study uses wearable technology to prevent muscoloskeletal conditions from cutting short medical careers.
Article • "Timely" study
Improved care after heart attack on AI-powered telemedicine platform
Coronary artery disease causes more than 1.8 million heart attacks each year in Europe. In most cases, rehabilitation helps the patients to return to their everyday life. But what happens once the patients have left the rehab clinic?
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 • GMAI for cancer treatment
Generalist Medical AI: Experts propose legal guardrails
Generalist Medical Artificial Intelligence (GMAI) models pose a significant challenge to current regulatory frameworks. Experts discuss how regulation of these models could work in the future.
News • Researchers explore new treatment method
Using plasma irradiation to speed up bone healing
Aiming to shorten recovery times after a bone fracture, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group is focusing on plasma irradiation as a treatment method to speed up bone healing.
News • Voice box cancer treatment
Laryngeal cancer: AI software to better predict outcomes
Experts at Newcastle University have discovered artificial intelligence can be used to analyse medical imaging from CT scans, which is aimed at predicting survival in patients with laryngeal cancer.
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 • Machine learning assessment
Heart transplantation: AI can provide decision-making support
Matching the right donor heart to the right recipient at the right time is a complex task. Now, experts point out how AI can provide unbiased decision-support for transplantation process.
News • Infection control
Study highlights transmission risk of resistant bacteria in hospital sinks
A new study identifies hospital sinks as a source of bacterial outbreaks, highlighting the vulnerability for contamination. The researchers also point out the difficulties in stopping such outbreaks.
News • Pros and cons in surgery
Robotic assistance in lung transplantation: Has the time come?
Although robots are common to assist in surgery, robotic assistance is not routinely used for lung transplants. However, this might change soon, according to an expert speaking at the ISHLT meeting.
Article • Pharmaceutical research
Boosting biomarker detection with digital pathology
Digital pathology can be used to great effect in pharmaceutical research: it can accelerate analyses, give deeper insights into cellular mechanisms, and enable better understanding of their role into clinical development. This potentially offers clearer predictions on how patients may respond to treatment and lead to personalized therapies.
News • Minimally invasive procedure
Aortic valve replacement: TAVR on par with surgical approach
Decreased rates of death and stroke: new research shows the validity of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients. This advocates a less invasive alternative to surgical options.
News • Microbial influence on treatment
Study explores the role of bacteria in cancer
Bacteria can help – or hinder – the treatment of cancer. How this happens, however, is largely unknown. Now, researchers have mapped bacteria in cancer metastases to shed more light on their role.
News • Cardiology consensus update
Atrial fibrillation: Agreement on standards for catheter ablation
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is an important treatment option for heart rhythm maintenance and symptom reduction. Now, an international consensus statement reflects new techniques.
Article • Prostate cancer treatment
MR-guided radiotherapy: a potential game changer
Prostate radiotherapy techniques have been transformed over the past two decades. One promisting technique in this context is magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy. The latest clinical results show a dramatic reduction in side effects, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
News • Health information validity
Study: ChatGPT gets confused when confronted with good evidence
Large language models like ChatGPT have become a go-to point for health information. However, a new study uncovers a vital weakness: The AI gets confused when faced with actual scientific evidence.
News • Osteosarcoma model
Bone cancer prognosis enhanced via deep learning
Osteosarcoma is the most prevalent malignant bone tumor. Now, researchers have developed a machine-learning model to predict the density of viable tumor cells after surgery and chemotherapy treatment.
News • High-resolution brain imaging
11.7 Tesla: First images from the world's most powerful MRI scanner
With a field strength of 11.7 T, the Iseult MRI machine currently is the most powerful scanner of its kind. Now, the first images of a living human brain showcase impressive resolution.
News • Medication-related procedure complications
Weight loss drugs may increase endoscopy risk
Popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that are used to treat diabetes and obesity are associated with an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy, a new study finds.
News • Technique comparison study
Oesophageal cancer: standard or keyhole surgery?
When treating oesophageal cancer, surgeons may have a preference towards either open surgery or keyhole techniques. Now, a study explored superiority of one over the other in terms of recovery time and complications.
News • Ten times faster than doctors
ChatGPT writes medical record notes – in record speed
Can generative AI reduce the administrative burden on healthcare professionals? In a new study, chatbot model ChatGPT shows high aptitude in producing medical record notes.
Article • Photon-counting CT, strain imaging, 4D flow MRI
How new technologies shape the future of cardiovascular radiology
New approaches to cardiovascular radiology are evolving to help clinicians gain an increasingly better insight into heart conditions. Latest developments in cardiovascular radiology include myocardial strain imaging, 4D flow and photon-counting CT technology. An ECR 2024 session shone the spotlight on these areas of cardiovascular imaging with expert speakers outlining the pros and cons of each.
News • Bioinformatics
New tool identifies chromosomal instability in cancer cells
A new detection tool is designed to contribute to improving tumour research and classification by identification and quantification of chromosomal instability in the nuclei of cancer cells.
News • Implant and app
New device monitors bladder fullness
A new bioelectronic sensor enables continuous monitoring of bladder function. This could be a game-changer for people with paralysis, spina bifida, bladder cancer or end-stage bladder disease.
News • 3D mammography
Trial shows benefits of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast cancer screening
A clinical trial has revealed the effectiveness of '3D mammography' in reducing by almost half the incidence of interval breast cancer appearing between two rounds of screening.
News • Point-of-care testing
New AI tool detects Covid-19 in lung ultrasound images
Using ultrasound imaging to detect Covid-19 infections, a new automated detection tool could help doctors in the emergency room diagnose patients quickly and accurately.
News • Inflammatory flareup detection
Crohn's disease: Implantable sensor could lead to timelier treatment
A team of Northwestern University scientists has developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn’s disease.
News • Characterization of cancer relevant genes
Breast cancer: Researchers take a deep dive into cell lines
Biochemists and bioinformaticians from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ have extensively characterized the molecular properties of the breast cancer cell lines from the institute's collection.
News • Diagnostic imaging support
How AI both helps and hurts radiologist performance
Radiologists and AI don’t always work well together: New research finds that the benefits of using AI tools appear to vary, boosting performance of some clinicians, but hurting others'.
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 • Tissue analysis tool
'Smart scalpel' to help remove brain tumours
Researchers have developed the 'iKnife', a smart scalpel that is able to recognise healthy tissue from brain tumour in seconds as it cuts, with more than 98% accuracy.
Article • Improving quality and efficiency
Preparing for AI in clinical laboratories
Some year in this decade, AI tools will become ubiquitous within clinical laboratories. AI has the potential to increase the accuracy of laboratory testing and improve the quality and efficiency of operations and service of testing labs.
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 • Warfarin, personalised
AI helps dosing anticoagulation meds in heart surgery patients
Warfarin is sometimes prescribed after heart surgery, but getting the dose right requires a personalised approach for each patient. A new AI tool is designed to help with this complex task.
Article • Key findings of latest survey
Women’s health: solutions for a growing problem
Awareness of the importance of women’s health is on the rise, but many challenges remain: At ECR 2024 in Vienna, we spoke with Hologic about their continued evaluation of healthcare efforts for women. At the congress, the company also shared how AI could be used to mitigate the effects of medical staff shortage.
News • Voxel-wise classification
Deep learning tool uses MRI to enhance brain tumor diagnosis
A novel AI-based, non-invasive diagnostic tool enables accurate brain tumor diagnosis, outperforming current classification methods. The tool leverages MRI information to aid clinical decision making.
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 • AUTOMA+ 2024 congress
Pharma leaders to explore new technologies and digital innovations
Digital leaders and major players of the whole value chain gather at Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+ 2024) to share professional opinion on trends and latest solutions for the pharma digital transformation. Following the long-standing tradition, the Congress is held in the heart of the pharmaceutical industry, Zurich, Switzerland, on 18-19 November 2024.
Sponsored • Hip arthroplasty
Endoprostheses for elderly and frail patients: Preparation is half the battle
An ageing population and modern lifestyle conditions have greatly increased the case numbers for hip arthroplasty. To prevent complications, it is important for orthopaedic surgeons to identify high-risk patients and take proper precautions. At the Heraeus symposium at DKOU, two experts explored the special measures that should be taken to ensure better outcomes for elderly and frail patients.
News • Late effects of amblyopia
‘Lazy eye’ in children increases risk of serious disease in adulthood
Adults who had amblyopia (lazy eye) in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome as an adult, as well as a higher heart attack risk, finds a new study.
Article • Medical imaging
Contrast media utilisation: trends and breakthroughs
Striking the balance between diagnostic efficacy and patient safety remains critical when utilising iodinated contrast media to deliver the best imaging outcomes. While playing a crucial role in diagnosis and treatment of disease, CT expert Efthimios Agadakos believes the medical profession has a duty to do its utmost to minimize patient risk from contrast media.
News • Accurate detection and removal
Radioguided surgery to treat metastatic lymph nodes in prostate cancer
Dutch researchers use PSMA targeting to improve detection of prostate cancer, improving nodal staging and guiding more accurate surgery for this important patient population.
Article • Joint action
A pan-European effort to tackle cancer and NCDs
This February, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health officially launched the ‘Joint Action on cancer and other non-communicable disease prevention project‘ (JA PreventNCD). In the four-year-initiative, 22 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway and Ukraine have joined forces to combat the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across national borders.
News • Operation equipment
Single-port technology to enhance robotic surgery
One and the same opening for the camera and surgical instruments: A new technology, called single-port, is being introduced at Karolinska University Hospital to enhance robotic cancer surgery.
News • Medical health and care expo
Medical Taiwan 2024: Unlocking cross-border and cross-sector opportunities in smart medicine and healthcare
Medical Taiwan, the premier international expo for medical, health, and care industries organized by TAITRA, is scheduled to be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 (TaiNex2) from June 20th to 22nd, 2024.
News • Personalised oncology
New platform to significantly reduce cancer drug testing and screening time
In a breakthrough for personalised oncology, scientists have developed and demonstrated a novel platform that can significantly reduce the time needed to determine the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs.
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 • Medical technology presentation
United Imaging showcases EU presence, AI-driven solutions at ECR 2024
United Imaging showcased its full portfolio of AI-empowered products at the ECR 2024 in Vienna. The company highlighted its significant EU growth since establishing its regional HQ in 2019.
News • Women's health imaging
Breast cancer: MRI surveillance reduces mortality in BRCA1 high-risk women
An international study has revealed that MRI monitoring in women with mutations in the BRCA1 genes significantly reduces breast cancer mortality without the need for preventive mastectomy.
News • Revealed by AI
Prostate cancer: more than just one disease
Artificial Intelligence has helped scientists reveal a new form of aggressive prostate cancer which could revolutionise how the disease is diagnosed and treated in the future.
News • Energy consumption in radiology
Researchers look at environmental impacts of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it’s essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools.
News • Follow the evidence
Optimising preventive measures to stop surgical infections
Why are we doing what we are doing to stop surgical infections? A new research review in the run-up to the ECCMID congress 2024 will look at improving preventive measures.
News • Radiology congress
Hologic reveals AI research at ECR 2024
Hologic, Inc. unveils new research in artificial intelligence (AI) and offering innovative educational opportunities at the annual European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria.
Sponsored • Accutron CT-D Vision
The next generation of CT contrast media injectors
The Accutron CT-D Vision is the next generation of Medtron AG’s leading CT contrast media injector. Focusing on the user’s needs, the latest stage of development of the Accutron CT-D improves the usability of the CT injector and optimizes its integration into the radiological environment.
News • Telesurgery
First robot-assisted remote radical distal gastrectomy with 5G technology
A potential milestone for telesurgery: a team of researchers from China reported the first robot-assisted remote radical distal gastrectomy performed using 5G communication technology.
News • Research on Sars-CoV-2 antibody response
Study: Coronavirus infections last a long time (but so does vaccine protection)
New study results explore the long-term effects of infection with Sars-CoV-2, and challenge the idea that vaccine immunity fades quickly.
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.
News • Medical technology review
Artificial intelligence: huge potential in infection control
PPE compliance, air and environment monitoring, antibiotic treatment decision support: AI has great potential to help prevent infectious disease outbreaks, a review at the upcoming ECCMID points out.
Article • Point-of-care ultrasound in trauma
Returning e-FAST ‘to its roots’
Stagnation, under-use, unfulfilled potential: At the EUSEM congress in Barcelona, leading emergency physician Dr Joseph Osterwalder describes how e-FAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) – a key point-of-care ultrasound technique for trauma – has changed over the last two decades, and not necessarily for the better.
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.
Article • Additional findings from the MIPA study
Benefits of preoperative breast MRI
Ordering preoperative breast MRI exams of diagnosed breast cancer patients used to be controversial: Did they aid surgical planning better than the combination of mammography and breast ultrasound? Or did their findings cause overtreatment, specifically mastectomy, when breast-conservation surgery would have sufficed? New research has now settled the issue.
Article • Imaging in characterisation and classification of tumour types
Taking a closer look at breast cancer
Breast cancer has no “one size fits all” therapy approach: subtypes differ significantly in malignancy, progression, and treatment response. Therefore, the more is known about the type of carcinoma in a patient, the better the outcome. At the annual scientific EUSOBI meeting in Valencia, Dr Ramona Woitek pointed out the potential of novel imaging techniques and computational image analysis…
Interview • Interview with ESR President Carlo Catalano
ECR 2024: Focus on technologies and research – surprises guaranteed
‘Next Generation Radiology: Embracing the future and redefining the field of radiology’: In the run-up to the European Congress of Radiology 2024, we spoke with ESR President Professor Carlo Catalano from Rome, Italy, about the meeting’s content and its intriguing theme.
News • Photoprintable radiopaque hydrogels
Improved materials for reconstructive and plastic surgery
Researchers present new 3D-printable materials that can be easily monitored using X-ray or CT imaging. This has great potential to expand the possibilities of reconstructive and plastic surgery.
News • New antibodies discovered
Researchers snake toward a universal antivenom
Scientists have developed an antibody that can block the effects of lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of snakes found throughout Africa, Asia and Australia.
News • Opportunity for new osteoarthritis treatments
Cartilage regeneration: From the nose to the knee
Patients suffering from cartilage defects in the knee may benefit from a new method in development: Using cartilage from the nose, researchers grow a tailor-made implant.
News • Working environment
Women in healthcare: more stress, higher burnout rates
Gender inequality, poor work-life integration, lack of support: female medical professionals are exposed to greater levels of stress and are more prone to burnout than men, a new study finds.
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News • Research on radiation interaction
Lung tissue model to increase cancer radiotherapy safety
Cancer patients receiving radiotherapy run the risk of injuring their lungs. This can lead to conditions like pneumonitis and fibrosis. A new cell-by-cell model can help make treatments safer.
News • Light-based imaging
Paving the way for minimally-invasive surgery without radiation
Using light instead of x-rays, a new imaging method from Philips is designed to advance navigation through a patient's blood vessels during minimally-ivasive procedures.
Injectors
Accutron MR3
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News • Chronic inflammatory disease
"Frozen shoulder" holds key to understanding fibrosis resolution
Researchers have identified how cells work to resolve "frozen shoulder", a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule.
News • European Congress of Radiology
ESR and GE HealthCare team up once more for ECR 2024
GE HealthCare and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) renew their collaboration for the upcoming European Congress of Radiology (ECR) from February 28 to March 3 in Vienna.
News • Classification for coronary artery disease
Study: Photon-counting CT improves CAD assessment
Higher image quality, better spatial resolution: A new radiology study demonstrates how photon-counting CT imaging can improve evaluation of coronary artery disease.
News • Medication safety
Should these pills go together? ML model predicts drug interactions
Not all medication can safely be taken together. Using a machine-learning algorithm, researchers predict interactions that could interfere with a drug’s effectiveness.
Article • Imaging controversial
MRI breast cancer screening of high-risk women: benefits outweigh drawbacks
Breast MRI is increasingly being used as a primary breast cancer screening exam for young women. It brings benefits in women with dense breasts, who are at an elevated risk of developing breast cancer. The technique is also being ordered as a supplemental screening exam following mammography or breast ultrasound for women of all ages at high risk. But use of breast MRI as a screening tool is…
News • Stress and cost of finding suitable childcare
Why doctors quit: Survey identifies critical reasons
A new BMJ survey shows many doctor parents find it almost impossible to fit their work in with available childcare options. For some, childcare costs are more than they earn.
News • Invasive fungal infection
Cryptococcosis: Guideline for better diagnosis and treatment
A new guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcosis is designed to support medical staff in handling invasive fungal infections and provide guidance and support in decision-making.
News • Wearable medical device
Vibrating glove helps stroke patients recover from muscle spasms
After a stroke, patients often experience uncontrollable spasms of their arms and hands. Engineers have developed a glove-like wearable medical device that offer relief for the condition.
News • New approach to replacement tissue
3D printing of artificial cartilage
Material scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) have developed a new approach to producing artificial cartilage tissue: using a 3D printer, cells are grown in microstructures.
News • Saliva test device
Breast cancer screening: Biosensor could offer alternative to diagnostic imaging
A newly-developed biosensor could be an alterative to MRI and mammography for breast cancer screening. The handheld device uses saliva on test strips to determine whether cancer is present.
News • Data donation
Securely using citizen's data in health research: How it can be done
In a new article, digital health experts discuss how medical data from citizens could be used for research in the future while respecting personal rights.
Article • Affordable and widely accessible
Robotics applied in support of patient wellbeing
Keeping technology simple and affordable is key in helping patients to fully benefit from robotic systems, according to a leading expert in the field. While expensive and complex systems have been developed, Professor Heike Vallery believes the full potential of robotics in patient care will only be realised when they become more affordable and widely accessible. She also underlines the…
News • MRI, DR, mammography
High-end imaging equipment for NovaLife Polyclinic
On 9 December 2023, NovaLife Polyclinic, with over 15 years of experience in the private healthcare sector in Timișoara, proudly inaugurated its state-of-the-art branch in the vibrant capital city of Bucharest.
News • Myelin visualisation
New MRI procedure makes multiple sclerosis visible
The loss of myelin sheaths in the brain is a hallmark of multiple sclerosis. Swiss researchers have now developed an MRI method that maps the condition of this nerve insulation layer more accurately.
News • Molecular method
Low-dose PEM imaging to transform breast cancer detection
A new breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results, according to a new study.
News • Equipment and technology fair
Labs Expo announces extensive and engaging programme
Registration is now open for the Labs Expo Laboratory Equipment and Technology Fair (March 19-20), the premier event in the laboratory industry in Poland.
News • Research project 'ADAPT-HEAT'
Climate medicine: How does extreme heat affect medication?
Heat waves are becoming more common due to climate change. Researchers in Cologne explore what this might mean for the effectiveness of medication.
Article • QC at AACC 2023
New risk-based quality control assessment for clinical labs
Juggling the cost of quality control (QC) resources versus the risk of testing error is a balancing act no clinical laboratory manager enjoys. It is an inexact process, itself prone to error, which can impact the operations of hospital labs and independent clinical testing companies. In the current resource-constrained healthcare environment, there is pressure to improve the cost effectiveness of…
News • Sexual health pilot project
Vending machines offer convenient STI testing
Vending machines dispensing self-test kits for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have proven to be an effective and widely accepted means of reaching individuals who rarely or never get tested.
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.
Article • During lumpectomy
Fluorescence-guided surgery identifies breast cancer in margins
Breast surgery is a traumatic experience for a woman, no matter whether breast-conservation surgery (BCS) or a mastectomy. Trauma levels are greatly enhanced, if pathological evaluation findings of an excised breast tumour following a lumpectomy suggest that additional cancer may still be in the margins, and a second surgical procedure is required. A new system with the ability to accurately…
News • Infection control
Covid-19 contact tracing: Was it worth it?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Switzerland relied on contact tracing to identify people likely to have been contaminated by an acquaintance. A research team assessed the effectiveness of this method.
News • Historia dementia
Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have Alzheimer’s?
Was dementia already an issue for Hippocrates and his contemporaries? A new analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that Alzheimer's is connected to modern environments.
News • Mitosis profiling
AI tool helps grade cancer based on cell divisions
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, scientists are revealing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help grade cancer, by analysing cell division.
News • Appeal for better approval conditions
AI in personalised cancer medicine: “A fundamental change is needed”
AI technology holds promise for personalised cancer therapies. However, rigid and slow approval requirements impede its introduction, say experts – and point out how this might be changed.
Article • Women's health
Osteoporosis and menopause: New measures to assess fracture risk
Bone fractures caused by osteoporosis are a common major global health risk. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) reports that one in three women over the age of 50 will sustain a potentially life-threatening fragility fracture in their remaining lifetimes. Early diagnosis and proactive treatment to keep bones healthy, including prescription medication and lifestyle changes, has the…
Sponsored • Diagnostic imaging
Bringing mobile PET/CT to Italy
United Imaging Healthcare Europe, a leading company in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, proudly announces the introduction of its first Mobile Digital PET/CT solution in Italy, now fully operational in the Piacenza province under the auspices of the Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Piacenza (AUSLP) hospital.
Sponsored • Accurate, efficient, and versatile X-ray meter
Meet Mako: the latest in X-ray QA testing
RTI presents its latest advancement in X-ray Quality Assurance and testing. Centered around efficiency, Mako provides the ultimate no-fuss experience, simple setup in all X-ray applications, and fully wireless capability.
News • Mobile health technologies
Contraception counseling: Doctors shy away from digital methods
Pregnancy prevention apps, fertility-tracking wearables and more: Digital tools have expanded the range of contraceptive methods – but are rarely discussed at the GP's office, a new study shows.
Portal Solutions
RadCentre Patientenportal
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Surgical Flat Panel C-Arms
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News • LDIR in neurology
The therapeutic potential of low-dose radiation for TBI and stroke
Neuroscientists recently discovered that low-dose ionizing radiation (LDIR) can reduce lesion size and reverse motor deficits in TBI and ischemic stroke mice, demonstrating its therapeutic potential.
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 • From conception to childbirth
Study shows what women want (in pregnancy health apps)
A team comprising obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, and biomedical engineers has found the key determinants for digital health solutions that support women from pre- to post-pregnancy.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-Rad Companion
HighlightsThe AI-Rad Companion, is a family of AI-powered workflow solutions, available as cloud or hybrid deployments. It supports you in your diagnostic tasks and may increase your diagnostic precision when interpreting medical images.Its solutions provide automatic post-processing of imaging datasets through our AI-powered algorithms. The automation of routine workflows with repetitive tasks…
News • Updated diagnostic criteria
Parkinson's: New three-type classification
Three disease subtypes, based on causes rather than symptoms: A new classification model for Parkinson's disease aims to pave the way for better diagnostics and therapies.
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.
Portal Solutions
iQ-WEB PORTAL
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News • Joint considerations
Radiology societies address AI implementation in medical imaging
Radiology is inextricably linked with AI – but what should the future of the technology be for medical imaging? Five leading societies have published a joint paper addressing the challenges.
Reading
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News • Imaging signatures
CT-based radiomics deep learning to predict lymph node metastasis in tumors
With a combination of radiomics and deep learning, researchers aim to noninvasively determine lymph node metastasis before surgery. This could lead to more accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies.
News • Molecular machines
Killing cancer cells: the 'jackhammer' approach
Using a unique new technique, US researchers hope to offer a safer and more effective alternative to current cancer treatments, reporting promising first results in mice.
News • Decision support system
Reducing high-risk drug combinations in the ICU
Fewer, but more relevant alerts in the ICU: Dutch researchers show how a computerized decision support system significantly reduces high-risk drug combinations in intensive care patients.
News • Contrast agent-free imaging of complex structures
Ultrafast ultrasound breaks new ground in imaging kidney vessels
A Korean research team has advanced the imaging of kidney diseases using ultrafast ultrasound that captures 1,000 images in just one second.
Mobile DR
FDR Xair
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Portal Solutions
Patient Portal (CD replacement)
Highlights Progressive solution for the exchange of medical data between institutions and patientsDigital alternative for physical patient CDProtection of data privacyEasy integration into RISLogin via token, capture, and optional request of further informationWorks with all smartphones or desktop computers; no installation required for patientsAutomatic transfer of images from every PACS
News • Ocular sensor
Researchers develop contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma
A team from the UK and Turkey have developed a contact lens with embedded micro-sensors which can detect changes in eye pressure - a possible indicator of glaucoma.
News • Complication prevention
Placenta organoids help understand pre-eclampsia and pregnancy disorders
Using lab-grown ‘mini-placentas’, researchers from the UK and Switzerland hope to get new insights on dangerous pregnancy complications, such as pre-eclampsia.
News • Digital disguise
Noisy data to improve patient privacy
Researchers have developed software able to disguise sensitive data in health care applications. This protects privacy while making datasets available for development of better treatments.
DR
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PACS
X-AQS
HighlightsUniversal software platform for radiological image acquisition and management of all medical image data.High quality images in a few clicksIntuitive GUI with clear menu structure and iconsModular architecture, adaptable to all needsCertified diagnostic viewer with comprehensive measurement functionsConvenient web viewer
Testing Devices
QRM Customized Phantoms
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News • Mammacarcinoma research
Study pinpoints breast cancer ‘cells-of-origin’ in high-risk women
Scientists have pinpointed likely ‘cells-of-origin’, the source cells that can grow into breast cancer, in women carrying a faulty BRCA2 gene who are at high risk of developing the disease.
News • Men's health
Gynaecomastia linked to heightened risk of death
Men with gynaecomastia (non-weight-related enlarged breast tissue) may be at heightened risk of an early death before the age of 75, suggests the first study of its kind.
News • Smart wound sealing
Soldering wounds with light and nano thermometers
A new soldering technique developed by Empa researchers is expected to prevent wound healing disorders and life-threatening complications from leaking sutures.
News • Urea-powered machines
Nanorobots to reduce bladder tumours by 90%
New research demonstrates how tiny nanomachines could greatly reduce bladder cancer by precisely targeting the tumour and attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.
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.
Article • Experts explore impact of technology
AI in radiology: helper or bane of society and the environment?
The climate crisis and AI – arguably two of the most hotly-debated and relevant topics of our time – share an intricate relationship: While computation of complex AI routines commands an immense carbon footprint, it is these algorithms that might be the very key to mitigate the effects of global warming. In a dedicated session at ECR 2023, radiologists explored the societal and environmental…
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 • Survey reveals alarming misconceptions
Bariatric surgery: shortcut to weight loss or last resort?
Millions suffer from obesity, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is a very effective treatment option, a new survey reveals common misconceptions about the procedure.
News • Organ preservation
Perfusion machine takes time pressure off liver transplantation
A special perfusion machine preserves donor livers for an extended period of time without compromising organ quality. New Dutch research has confirmed the safety of the procedure for recipients.
Article • Next-generation pathology
Multiplexed staining techniques in the fight against complex diseases
Bringing digital pathology together with novel multiplexed staining techniques may answer key questions about complex diseases. Pathologist Lukas Marcelis, MD, PhD, believes such combinations of technology will have benefits for clinicians and patients and can help unravel some of the mysteries surrounding a range of conditions.
News • Cardiac valve simulator
A biorobotic heart for better valve stimulation
Combining a biological heart and a silicone robotic pump, researchers created a biorobotic heart that beats like a real one, with a focus on a valve on the left side of the heart.
News • Rapid, non-invasive test
Detecting chronic liver disease with targeted MRI
A research team has developed a nanoparticle-based contrast agent with the properties necessary to successfully use MRI for targeted diagnosis of liver fibrosis.
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.
RIS/PACS
ORCA – OR Cloud
Highlights The medical cloud ORCA offers two exciting applications: ORCA Archive and ORCA Share. ORCA Archive transfers and stores image files from direct sources (e.g. digital X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound systems) as well as from Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). At the same time, ORCA is a platform for sharing data with external partners. The application ORCA…
Article • Improving accuracy
Robots push the boundaries of interventional radiology
Long confined to surgery, robots are making their first steps in interventional radiology. Those devices could help improve accuracy in tumour targeting during needle insertion and help less experienced radiologists perform ablations, a leading French interventional radiologist showed at the Spectrum conference in Miami.
News • Prevention through geometry
AI-designed catheter could help prevent bacterial infections
With the help of AI, a team at Caltech has designed a new type of catheter tube that impedes the upstream mobility of bacteria, without the need for antibiotics or chemical antimicrobial methods.
News • Contraception, wound healing, arthritis treatment
Three promising medical applications of nanoparticles
Contraception, wound healing, arthritis treatment: Here are three recent papers published in ACS journals that could expand the beneficial uses for nanoparticles, based on results in rats.
News • Point-of-care diagnostic platform
Inhalable sensors for early lung cancer detection
Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumor is present.
PACS
iQ-4CLOUD
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News • Emergency decision assistance
Research: In-ambulance AI support could save more lives
If healthcare professionals could get support making fast-paced, life-critical decisions from an AI tool, more lives could be saved, according to new research results from Sweden.
News • Automa+ Congress
Towards tomorrow: Insights from Zurich on pharma's progressive trajectory
The Automa+ 2023 congress has brought fascinating insights into the pharmaceutical landscape. This article distills highlights from the congress, illuminating the paradigm-shifting strides that are set to propel the pharmaceutical industry into a future characterized by interconnected, empathetic, and forward-thinking practices.
Article • Technology-based therapy approach
Self-administered brain stimulation as a novel tool for depression treatment
Given the limited success of traditional therapies for depression, recent years have witnessed the emergence of technology-based interventions. One such intervention is transcranial electromagnetic stimulation (TMS).
News • Award-winning research publication
Evaluating brain tumours with AI
Can AI help better evaluate images of brain tumours? A publication from German researchers on this topic presented at this years' ICIS conference won the Best Paper Award.
News • Fullness simulator
This vibrating, ingestible capsule might help treat obesity
When your stomach is full after a large meal, certain receptors are activated to tell the brain. A newly developed capsule could provoke this fullness signal early, potentially helping with treating obesity.
News • Role model in surgery and more
Barbie should explore more medical and scientific professions, say experts
Barbie should expand her medical and scientific careers into areas where women and other under-represented groups remain a minority, suggests a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
News • Technology assessment
AI in medical research: Promise and challenges
A powerful tool, but the need for human judgment remains: In an editorial published in PNAS Nexus, Monica M. Bertagnolli assesses the promise of AI and machine learning to study and improve health.
News • Novel treatment strategy
Antibacterial nanoparticles to shorten tuberculosis therapy duration
A low-cost technology involving nano-sized antimicrobial compounds against tuberculosis has been developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP).
News • Medical communication
Research shows why doctors should listen more to their patients
Clinicians tend to disregard patient self-assessments for their diagnostic decisions, new research suggests – a mistake that might cause those patients unnecessary harm.
News • Lung development research
Immune cell insights for better treatments of respiratory diseases
Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind immune cell atlas of the developing lung, revealing coordination between the immune and respiratory systems much earlier than previously thought.
News • Mental health biomarkers
Could a blood test identify suicidal thoughts?
A new US study suggests a new way to personalize mental health care: They found compounds in the blood of people with depression and suicidal ideation that could be detected using a blood test.
News • Promising prototype solution
An artificial heart valve that grows with the child
Many children born with heart problems receive prosthetic valves, but the valves cannot grow with them. A prototype expanding artificial heart valve could greatly reduce the number of surgeries.
News • Miniature marvels
Wireless mini robots successfully navigate arteries
Dutch researchers successfully inserted magnet-controlled miniature robots into an aorta model with kidneys. In the future, this technology could be used to remove blood clots.
News • Optoacoustic imaging method RSOM
AI tells diabetes severity from the skin
Using AI and optoacoustic imaging, researchers have developed a new method to assess microvascular changes in the skin – and thus the severity of diabetes in the patient.
News • Imaging white matter damage
Advanced MRI detects brain changes after Covid-19
Using diffusion MRI technology, researchers in Sweden have found differences in brain tissue structure between patients with persisting symptoms after Covid-19 and healthy people.
Sponsored • Keeping up with all developments
Heading into the future with a new generation of PACS
At the beginning of 2022, the Vienna General Hospital introduced DeepUnity, the next generation of PACS, which is used in clinics around the world today, taking the next step in image data management.
News • Literacy on new technologies
Should AI enter medical education curricula? Yes, say students
AI plays an increasingly important role in medicine – and this should also be reflected in medical curricula. New work from an international team suggests how this could be done.
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 • 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 • Cytokine reference
New “dictionary” reveals suprising complexity of immune responses
Scientists map the effects of 86 immune-signaling molecules called cytokines on every major immune cell type, creating a reference for studying the inner workings of the immune system.
