News • Horizon grant for "KEEPCARING"
Study to prevent burnout of surgeons and OR staff
To address the increasing stress and burnout rates among healthcare professionals, Amsterdam UMC will lead a European consortium in search of the best solutions.
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News • Successful treatment of congenital heart disease
First “Double-decker” surgery for scimitar syndrome
Surgeons have performed an unprecedented procedure on a two-year-old child diagnosed with scimitar syndrome. This marks the world’s first successful application of the “Double-decker Technique”.
News • Electronic prompt in the EHR
‘Nudging’ surgeons away from breast cancer overtreatment
Sentinel lymph node biopsies can help detect breast cancer – but not every patient benefits from the procedure. New research finds that a simple EHR prompt can prevent unnecessary surgery.
News • Biomaterial-based device
Heart valve made of human collagen opens up new treatment avenues
A new heart valve comprised of biological material obtained from human cells, opens up new therapeutic avenues for patients with paediatric heart diseases, such as tetralogy of Fallot.
News • New technology approach
‘Personalised’ hip replacements to improve outcomes
Using advanced technology from the automotive and manufacturing industries, researchers are driving medical advancement to create ‘personalised’ hip replacements.
News • Total mesometrial resection (TMMR)
Cervical cancer: New surgical method brings benefits
A surgical technique called total mesometrial resection (TMMR) is associated with better outcomes than current treatments. A new study shows a significantly lower risk of disease recurrence and death.
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 • Tumour infiltrating lymphocyte measurement
Breast cancer: AI tool predicts which DCIS cases become invasive
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) often develop into more invasive forms of breast cancer. To predict which DCIS patients are likely to be affected, researchers have developed an analytic AI-based tool.
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 • Circulating tumor extracellular vesicles
Metastatic prostate cancer: better monitoring with new liquid biopsy method
A new study shows that extracellular vesicles shed by prostate cancer cells contain tumor-derived material that can be used as biomarkers of therapy response and resistance in metastatic disease.
News • 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.
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.
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).
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 • 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 • 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.
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.
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 • Guidance for instrumentation
Robot assistance shows its mettle in spine surgery
Surgeons in Hong Kong have successfully introduced robotic assistance into their spinal surgery portfolio. After the first 20 procedures with the new technique, they report on the benefits.
News • Reducing common post-surgical complications
Electrospinning and 3D printing stent grafts to improve CVD surgery outcomes
A new 3D graft printing technique offers a potential solution to reduce thrombosis and restrain aneurysmal dilatation post-surgery, with potential for improving cardiovascular disease treatments.
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.
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.
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.
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 • Anesthesiologists and surgeons
More women on surgery teams lead to better outcomes
New research finds that care in hospitals with more women on surgery teams (as anesthesiologists and surgeons) was associated with better post-operative outcomes for patients.
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 • Clear cell renal cell cancer
Same-day imaging for ccRCC kidney cancer with new PET agent
A new study suggests superiority of the novel investigational PET imaging agent ⁶⁸Ga-DPI-4452 (Debio 0328) to standard CT imaging in the context of clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC).
News • 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.
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 • On-demand reversibility
Anticoagulation with an ‘on/off’ switch
Researchers developed a new type of anticoagulant whose action can be rapidly stopped. This reversible activity could revolutionise the use of anticoagulants in surgery or other applications.
News • 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.
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.
News • Open MRI event
Experts meet to discuss spine-related imaging technologies
Weight-bearing MRI, dynamic imaging and interventional procedures are at the focus of a scientific event on advanced solutions for spine imaging, organised by Esaote S.p.A.
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 • 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 • 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.
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 • Biparametric scan
Prostate cancer screening: two-part MRI is enough, study shows
A three-part ‘multiparametric’ MRI of the prostate is standard of care in the UK for patients suspected of having prostate cancer. Now, a study shows two-part scans are sufficient for diagnosis.
News • Omitting axillary lymph node removal
Breast cancer trial explores benefits of less extensive surgery
A new trial could pave the way for more gentle surgery of breast cancer: The researchers explore the possibility of sparing the lymph nodes in the armpit - even if metastases are already present.
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 • Minimally invasive procedure
Microwave ablation: alternative to thyroid cancer surgery
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is often treated with surgical resection, which often comes with significant side effects. Now, a new study points to a minimally invasive alternative.
News • 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 • BRCA1 and BRCA2 malfunctions
Targeting 'exhausted' immune cells to prevent breast cancer
A study found immune cells in breast tissue of healthy women carrying BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations show signs of ‘exhaustion’. This opens new possibilities for cancer prevention.
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 • Promising study
Pre-operative PET-MRI to improve breast cancer treatment
A combination of PET and MR imaging could help doctors spot signs that breast cancer is beginning to spread in a patient. This insight can then be used to adapt treatment strategies.
News • Tumor organoid platform
Personalized 3D bioprinting to advance gastric cancer treatment
Using 3D bioprinting to accurately replicate the biological environment surrounding gastric cancer cells, researchers predicted a patient’s response to anticancer drugs during the preclinical stage.
News • 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.
Article • Interdisciplinary diagnostics
Crossing the radiology-pathology boundary
In diagnostics, there used to be a hard divide between radiology and pathology, where methods were largely considered incompatible with one another. However, to pave the way for next-generation diagnosis, Professor Regina Beets-Tan urged both sides to come out from their trenches and appreciate the synergies the fields have to offer. In her presentation at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR)…
News • Noninvasive stratification
Multiplex PET helps doctors 'see' bowel cancer
Multiplex PET imaging technology could provide a ground-breaking new approach for diagnosing and treating bowel cancer patients, according to scientists in Glasgow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News • Reimbursement and access
Lung cancer care: addressing inequalities across Europe
When it comes to lung cancer care, patients in Europe face significant differences depending on the country they are in. Researchers from Amsterdam analysed the landscape.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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.
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.
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.
Mobile X-ray
Visitor T30R
HighlightsMobile unit designed for intensive care units as well as orthopedics, pediatric or surgery departments Compact design for a high maneuverability of the unit ± 90° arm rotation for increased flexibility of X-ray tube positioningsAPR anatomic mode User friendly control panelHigh performance generator and double focal spot (0.8 / 1.3 mm) tubeheadkV Range: 40…
Surgical Flat Panel C-Arms
Vision RFD 3D
HighlightsBundling 2D and 3D functionality for greater intraoperative control, the Ziehm Vision RFD 3D reduces the need for postoperative CT scans and costly corrective surgeries. It is equipped with Ziehm Iterative Reconstruction to minimize fan and metal artifacts in 3D reconstruction, so far only known from CT imaging. This makes the Ziehm Vision RFD 3D ideal for high-end orthopedic,…
Surgical Flat Panel C-Arms
Vision FD
HighlightsNow in the upgraded CMOSline*, the Ziehm Vision FD features an enhanced imaging chain for excellent image quality and - thanks to the Advanced Active Cooling – is designed for continuous use.In addition, finely tuned workflows and new software features help to optimize patient outcomes and further increase productivity. The Ziehm Vision FD is now also available with a 31 ×…
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.
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.
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 • 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 • Blood-based diagnosis of glioblastoma
Sparing brain cancer patients from undergoing risky surgery
A simple blood test could help diagnose patients with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, sparing them from undergoing invasive and highly-risky surgery, report UK researchers.
Surgical II-C-Arms
Symbol R9 - Mobile C-Arm system
Highlights:Mobile C-Arm system with high frequency monobloc generator and 9” high contrast image intensifierLight-weight C-Arm for wide and precise movementsIntuitive interface for easy parameter controlAdvanced digital image processing softwareOptimal image quality with low dose levelsVarious applications, including vascular surgery with DSA & RM toolMedical grade monitors on…
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.
Article • Men are from Mars, women are from Venus
Sex differences in imaging cardiovascular disease
An interplanetary title for a quite down-to-earth topic: The symposium "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" at the EACVI congress (European Association of Cardiovascular imaging) launched into the differences between the hearts of men and women. While the speakers could firmly establish that both sexes share the same home world, variations in their cardiac anatomy warrant a more…
DR Detectors
FDR D-EVO III G80i
HighlightsLatest generation high quality, long-view DR images without stitching linesHighly portable, wireless design for both surgery and emergency care settingsBrings added portability for spine and orthopaedic usesPatented IIS technology for High DQE and low noise at low dosesSmartswitch AEDDeep learning AI technology with Fujifilm’s advanced image processing Virtual Grid and Dynamic…
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 • 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 • 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.
News • Ultraviolet disinfection
Scientists discover how UV light destroys the coronavirus
Researchers from the University of Southampton investigated how ultraviolet laser light destroys the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 by impacting components critical for infection.
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.
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.
Surgical Flat Panel C-Arms
Cios Spin
HighlightsMore certainty in demanding cases with precise intraoperative quality control based on 3D technologyMore efficiency in intraoperative 3D with Easy 3D packageMore cost-effectiveness in surgery through intraoperative corrections based on 3D images
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.
News • Potency against multidrug-resistant bacteria
Synthetic antibiotic shows promise against serious chronic infections
A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, a new study shows.
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 • Shocking discovery
Can an electric 'nudge' to the head help surgeons operate robots?
Operating a surgical robot is complicated, but now, researchers may have found a surprising way to shorten the learning process: with electricity applied to the head.
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 • Expert prediction of financial aspects
Why precision medicine will save lives (but not costs)
While genetic information may lead to better treatments, promises of cost savings are unfounded. Instead, a large additional bill is more likely, according to University of Copenhagen researchers.
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 • 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.
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 • Study on gender concordance
Does it matter if surgeon and patient are the same or different gender? Not much, says study
New research finds little evidence that post-surgical patient mortality is lower when patient and surgeon are the same gender.
Surgical II-C-Arms
Arcovis 3000 S / R
Highlights Application in urology, cardiology, orthopedics and general surgeryChoice between fixed anode (3000 S) or rotating anode (3000 R) versions Choice of 0.5 × 0.5 k or 1 × 1 k camera and several image storage options to satisfy all applications …
Mobile X-ray
Visitor T30C
HighlightsMobile unit designed for intensive care units as well as orthopedics, pediatric or surgery departments Compact and lightweight design for a high maneuverability of the unitHigh performance generator and double focal spot (0.8 / 1.3 mm) tubeheadAPR anatomic mode User friendly control panelkV Range: 40 – 125 kVmAs Range: 0.1 – 220 mAs
News • Out-of-body experience
Virtual reality in therapy: from treating phobias to rehabilitating abusers
In the last few years, virtual reality has become a very significant tool in therapeutic applications, for example, to overcome deep-seated fears or the lack of empathy in abusers.
News • Playkits ahead of medical scan
Reducing kids' MRI anxiety with papercraft and VR
Giving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality playkit to use ahead of an MRI scan seems to ease both their and their parents’ anxieties about this procedure, a new study suggests.
News • Septoplasty assessment
Crooked septum: surgery beats nasal spray
Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, a new study suggests.
News • Ultraviolet cell visualisation
'Seeing' cancer though the eyes of a butterfly
Inspired by the enhanced visual system of butterflies, researchers have developed an imaging sensor to “see” into the UV range for differentiating between cancer and normal cells.
News • RENACER repository
Brain cancer tissue samples to gain new insights
A paper published in Trends in Cancer explains the advantages of RENACER, the world’s first repository of brain metastases live samples, created by researchers at CNIO.
News • Surgical navigation system
Breast cancer localization: study puts new device to the test
A new device that acts like a GPS to locate and remove breast and lymph node tumors was tested for its safety and effectiveness in a feasibility study - with promising results.
News • Good killer cells
Cellular immunotherapy: a new approach against cancer
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery – these are the three common forms of cancer therapy. Now, lymphoma specialists in Essen are investigating the possibility of a different approach.
News • Diversity in medicine
Breaking down the bias: how women in medicine are portrayed in films
Seeing a female doctor in a film may inspire women to pursue a career in medicine. However, the clinical gender reality is not well-represented in movies, a new study finds.
News • Glioma imaging
PET imaging for more effective treatment of aggressive brain tumors
Advances in positron computed tomography (PET) could lead to a more refined approach to the precise removal of brain tumors is on the horizon, experts from Poland point out.
News • IC before CRT
Cervical cancer: Improved treatment course increases survival, reduces recurrence
New trial results suggest that a short course of induction chemotherapy prior to chemoradiation could reduce the rate of relapse and death among patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.
News • Common liver cancer in children
Potential targets to treat hepatoblastoma identified
A collaborative study, led by Cima Universidad de Navarra, has identified key epigenetic targets for the treatment of hepatoblastoma, the most frequent liver cancer in childhood.
News • Fluorescence lifetime imaging
New technique for distinguishing tumour from normal tissue
A team of researchers has developed a visualisation tool that combines high-speed cameras and fluorescent injection to distinguish tumour tissue from normal tissue across cancer types.
News • Three times faster
Magnetic gel to speed up healing of diabetic wounds
Chronic wounds in diabetes patients are often slow to heal, which can lead to serious infections and even limb amputation. Now, researchers propose to address this with a magnetic wound-healing gel.
News • Sensorised equipment
'Smart' scalpel could help doctors hone surgical skills
Scalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices, a study suggests.
News • Postpartum hemorrhage
Two easy fixes to reduce bleeding after C-section
Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal mortality at birth, especially after cesarean deliveries. Now, anesthesiologists propose two simple solutions to help prevent the severe bleeding.
News • Study examines diagnostic quality
Ultrasound in obese patients: special probes improve imaging
High-BMI patients are a challenge for abdominal sonography. In a new study, researchers point out the benefits of special high-performance probes and their impact on image quality.
News • New assessment method
AI system could help detect patients’ pain before, during and after surgery
An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery.
News • Smart diagnostic support
Brain imaging: bringing CT up to par with MRI
A new AI method for CT brain imaging may bring the modality to the level of detail usually reserved for MRI scans. This could enhance diagnostic support for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
News • Researchers look into mammoplasty aftereffects
Immune system disorders after silicone breast implant surgery
Russian scientists have conducted a comprehensive examination of why some women present with autoimmune conditions after silicone augmentation mammoplasty.
News • Neuro research
3D printing method shows promise for repairing brain injuries
University of Oxford researchers demonstrated that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex. This could be used in patients after brain injuries.
News • Detection of lumps
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
A team at the University of Bristol has developed a robot manipulator that could carry out clinical breast examinations. The developers hope the device will revolutionise breast health monitoring.
News • Medical and Scientific Affairs Division
Dr. John de Csepel is new CMO at Olympus
Global medtech company Olympus has named Dr. John de Csepel to the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective immediately.
News • Under the knife
Social media and low self-compassion: a breeding ground for cosmetic surgery
When celebrities admit to having undergone cosmetic surgery on social media, the nubmer of procedures increase. But why is that? Australian researchers looked deeper into this phenomenon.
News • Preparing for the next pandemic
New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases
A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including Sars-CoV-2, has been developed at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic.
News • Hologic at EUSOBI congress 2023
Advances in breast cancer management, new partnerships, and ice cream
At the EUSOBI congress in Valencia, Hologic showcases its women's health portfolio, announces global partnerships for breast health - and even brings a sweet treat for the congressgoers.
News • Heart perfusion simulator
iHEART: a new model to boost cardiac research
A team at Politecnico di Milano developed iHEART, a mathematical and computational model of the human heart designed for studying coronary artery disease.
News • BRCA mutation vs family history
Breast cancer: Genetic test may make women misjudge their risk
A genetic test for BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations may drive women to undergo breast cancer surgery, even though their risk might not even be drastically affected by this, a new study finds.
News • Study sheds new light
How diabetes can lead to poor wound healing
A newly discovered mechanism involving exosomes can drive inflammation and impair healing of wounds in diabetes patients, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers.
News • MEDICA Labmed Forum
Hot issues, current trends and innovations in lab medicine
From cancer to AI, from management to new medication: this year's Labmed Forum at MEDICA 2023 in Düsseldorf (November 13-16) once again features an exciting scientific programme.
News • Detecting tumors and metastases
Nanoparticles deliver double strike against cancer
A new nanocomplex renders a tumor harmless – and, on top of that, it trains the immune system to detect and eliminate metastases.
News • Intratumoral approach for hard-to-treat glioma
Microdevices implanted into tumor to help treat brain cancer
A new type of microdevice could offer new ways to treat brain cancer. The shape and size of a grain of rice, it is implanted into a tumor to study the effects of ongoing therapies.
News • Device and software
New prototype to take the guess work out of spinal surgery
Spinal fusion is a highly invasive surgery where an implant is placed in the spine to prevent movement between bones. Currently, failure rate is high, but a new prototype device could change this.
News • Biomarker-based predictions
AI drives precision oncology for colorectal cancer
For the first time, researchers show that AI-based predictions can deliver comparable results to clinical tests on biopsies of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).
News • Patchy recommendations
Errors and half-truths plague cancer treatment plans generated by ChatGPT
Experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have tasked ChatGPT to generate recommendations for cancer treatment – with some promise, but ultimately inadequate results.
News • Widening coronary arteries
Intervention after heart attack: don't wait, revasculate
Cardiologists in Zurich demonstrate that immediate revascularization of non-involved blood vessels offers better outcomes for patients after a heart attack than a delayed procedure.
News • Electrostatic precipation in the OR
Researchers use electric fields to stop virus spread during surgeries
New research finds the use of an electric field a promising means to prevent aerosol spread of viruses in healthcare environments, for example during surgery.
News • Tissue identification
Mass spectrometry pen put to good use in thyroid surgery
In thyroid removal surgery, reliable discrimination between different tissues is crucial. US surgeons have evaluated how a new handheld device using mass spectrometry can assist them.
News • Q&A on research, diagnosis, treatment
Endometriosis: More than just ‘painful periods’
Endometriosis, which can cause debilitating pain each menstrual cycle, as well as infertility, is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. An expert from Yale Medicine sheds light on the condition.
News • Nature-inspired pressure sensing technology
Aero-elastic sensor to transform healthcare and surgical robots
Researchers have developed an aero-elastic pressure sensor to provide increased precision and reliability across medical applications, such as minimally-invasive surgeries and implantable sensors.
News • Message from our partner
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News • Broken bones, multiple treatment options
Cast or surgery: Which is better for older adults with arm fractures?
A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research found that cast immobilization is as effective as surgery for treating older patients with bone fractures near the wrist.
Article • RFA, MWA, CRYO and IRE under scrutiny
Thoracic interventions: new tools in the arsenal
Experts presented state-of-the-art and emerging techniques to treat chest tumours and discussed common issues in the management of pneumothorax at RSNA 2022. Current ablation methods in the thorax include radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), cryoablation (CRYO), irreversible electroporation (IRE) and pulsed electric field.
News • Brain cancer reseach
Researchers reveal mechanisms that make tumours malignant
Brain tumour progression to a malignant state is believed to be the result of an intricate interplay between cancer cells and the tumour microenvironment. Greek researchers shed new light on the mechanisms.
News • Contamination during procedure suspected
Microplastics found in patients after heart surgery
In a pilot study of people who underwent heart surgery, researchers report that they have found microplastics in heart tissues, suggesting they were unexpectedly introduced during the procedures.
News • Adenoid cystic carcinoma
Treatment strategies for head and neck cancer
In a new editorial paper, researchers from the Army Hospital Hamburg discuss treatment strategies for common, but highly malignant types of head and neck tumors.
News • Deep learning in imaging
Earlier detection of diabetes through chest x-rays and AI
A new AI model finds that x-ray images collected during routine medical care can provide warning signs for diabetes, even in patients who don’t meet the guidelines for elevated risk.
News • Imaging for targeted biopsy
MRI and ultrasound "fusion" improves prostate cancer detection
Combining ultrasound and MRI technology can help detect prostate cancer at an earlier stage and potentially save lives, according to new University of Dundee research.
News • Magnet-controlled tentacle
Tiny surgical robot could transform cancer detection, treatment
A tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds.
News • Proof-of-concept research
Researchers reverse chemotherapy-related fertility loss
A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital demonstrates the potential for restoring fertility when the ovaries have stopped working.
News • Research into fat cells
Healthy adipocytes keep breast cancer at bay
Researchers have found a possible explanation as to why higher breast density and older age increase the risk of breast cancer. According to the experts, adipocytes play a vital role here.
News • Advancs in chest imaging
Evaluating lung function with photon-counting CT
Photon-counting CT allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT, according to a new study.
News • Real-time tumor profiling
AI tool decodes brain cancer’s genome during surgery
Scientists have designed an AI tool that can rapidly decode a brain tumor’s DNA to determine its molecular identity during surgery — critical information that can guide treatment decisions.
News • Size-changing and personalised
Researchers create 4D printed implants for efficient breast cancer management
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have created personalised 4D printed “smart” implants for breast cancer management - a first for this technology.
News • Soft, wireless implant
A dissolving cardiac device that monitors and treats heart disease
A new device could monitor and treat heart disease and dysfunction in the days, weeks or months following traumatic heart-related events — and harmlessly dissolve afterwards.
News • Optimizing operating room use
Machine learning improves surgery scheduling
Machine-learning algorithms are 13% more accurate in predicting the surgical time needed in the operating room compared with human schedulers, according to new US research.
News • Nuclear imaging marker
Renal cell carcinoma: New radiotracer improves detection and differentiation
A new PET tracer, 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab, can accurately detect a type of kidney cancer called clear cell renal cell carcinoma and differentiate it from other types of kidney tumors.
News • Basal cell carcinoma therapy
Curettage and cryosurgery – safe and effective for most common skin cancer
The combination of curettage and cryosurgery is safe and effective for treating the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows.
Article • State of the art and latest advances in technology
Robotic assistance in the operating theatre
Surgical robots are becoming widespread in operating theatres, delivering accuracy and safety. An overview of the main systems, principal operators, the market and European initiatives in this field.
News • Gastric leak detection
Sensor patch monitors surgery sutures in the abdomen
To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.
News • Researchers tie up loose ends
The ideal surgical knot (according to science)
Knots are a crucial part of surgery, but surprisingly little is known about how they work. To fill this gap, a team at EPFL started the first physics-based study on the mechanics of surgical knots, and exactly what properties influence their strength.
News • Looking beyond the operating theatre
The three global health challenges surgeons must tackle
Surgeons will need to tackle three major challenges with the most potential to reduce major causes of death and improve access to surgical care, according to an international group of experts.
News • Circulating biomarkers
Blood tests shows brain impact of neurosurgery
Damage to the brains of patients operated on for brain tumors may be assessed by measuring biomarkers in the blood pre- and postoperatively, a new study from the University of Gothenburg shows.
Article • Radiation protection debate
Patient shielding: a relic from the past of radiology?
Against a backdrop of changing technology and reduced patient dose, a new momentum is emerging within radiology to eradicate patient shielding. The subject has been extensively debated and researched in recent years but there is now a growing consensus to end the practice, apart from with a few exceptions. The topic was the focus of a session at ECR 2023 in Vienna where different perspectives…
News • Congenital heart defect diagnosis
Photon-counting CT improves cardiac imaging in babies
A new advanced form of CT imaging offers better cardiovascular imaging quality compared to dual-source CT (DSCT) in infants with suspected cardiac heart defects, according to a new study.
News • Equally safe, more cost-effective
Cataract surgery: two-sided treatment better than one-by-one approach
Performing cataract surgery in both eyes on the same day instead of with a two-week interval is equally safe but more cost-effective and patient-friendly, a new large-scale study shows.
News • Conversational AI
ChatGPT answers common patient questions about colonoscopy
AI, as used in ChatGPT, can generate credible medical information in response to common patient questions, a research team from Taiwan and the US found. However, some critical pitfalls remain.
News • Accuracy gain
Bowel cancer: double testing for better detection
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have found that the accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased to almost 100% by carrying out a common test twice rather than once.
News • HSNCC treatment stratification
Head and neck cancer: using organoids for personalized therapy
Researchers from the Organoid group (Hubrecht Institute) and UMC Utrecht have developed a biobank with organoids derived from patients with head and neck cancer (HNC).
Article • 21-day radiotherapy
A safe and effective “shortcut” for early breast cancer treatment
Patients with early-stage breast cancer who have an elevated risk of having tumour recurrence now have the option to take a course of radiotherapy following breast conservation surgery that is only three weeks long, half the time of conventional radiotherapy treatment.
News • Cardovascular imaging congress
Latest solutions for cardiac imaging presented at EACVI
At the EACVI congress in Spain, medical imaging specialist Esaote unveiled, among other solutions, its new portable ultrasound system MyLabOmega eXP, which features advanced cardio tools and AI-powered automation.
News • With or without surgery?
Early-stage lung cancer: "radiotherapy only" decision is viable, but...
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is increasingly used in early-stage lung cancer. However, experts caution that ditching surgical options in favour of "SBRT-only" has serious drawbacks.
Article • “Embracing the future: Making robots for humans” at ICRA
Conference unveils the latest developments in robotics and automation
Ever-more sophisticated robots are advancing healthcare across a wide range of areas. Latest developments and research are being showcased in London from May 29 to June 2 at the 40th International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). The event is set to be the world’s largest gathering on robotics and automation with pioneers, inventors and innovators coming together with academics,…
News • Radiotherapy side effect assessment
How AI could enhance breast cancer treatment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could identify patients at increased risk of side effects from radiation treatment for breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of Leicester.
News • Reducing the carbon footprint
How to achieve 'greener' heart healthcare
A new review has shown how medical professionals in cardiology can help reduce healthcare's carbon footprint, by making small, low-cost changes in how they work.
News • Oncology & Biomedical Technology
New treatment option in bone cancer: gene therapy combined with chemotherapy
New research has identified a potential therapeutic target and developed a unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that primarily affects children and adolescents.
News • Neuroscience & Pediatrics
Gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, are at risk for intraventricular hemorrhage. A frequent complication of these brain bleeds is hydrocephalus that can gravely disrupt brain development.
News • Cancer & Artificial Intelligence
AI algorithm for better detection of oropharynx cancer
For patients with human papilloma virus associated oropharynx cancer, assessing the presence of cancer cells beyond the lymph nodes is critical in determining proper treatment.
News • Cardiology & Surgery
Heart in a box - First beating-heart transplantation
Using an organ from a donor who underwent cardiac death, Stanford Medicine surgeons transplanted a heart while it was beating - the first time such a procedure has been achieved.
News • Breast cancer
Study shows: Association between antibiotics and an increased risk of death after breast cancer
Women with triple-negative breast cancer who received multiple antibiotic prescriptions within three years after their cancer diagnosis were more likely to experience disease recurrence and to die from their cancer.
News • Surgery
Clinical trial shows superior preservation of donor lungs at 10 degrees
Storing donor lungs for transplant at 10 degrees Celsius markedly increases the length of time the organ can live outside the body.
News • Surgery & medical economics
Carbon footprint of single-use surgical items in common operations
A new analysis of the carbon footprint of products used in the five most common surgical operations shows that 68% of carbon contributions come from single-use items.
News • Pregnancy & colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer in the mother linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes
In a nationwide Swedish study of 207 births to women with an earlier diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), researchers found an increased risk of both maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes.
News • Radiation protection in the healthcare sector
Female health workers need better radiation protection to minimize breast cancer risk, find researchers
Women working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radiation protection.
News • Genetic diseases
Study sheds light on causes of rare genetic diseases in 5,500 people
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study in the U.K..
News • Guidance about maximal cytoreductive surgery
Ovarian cancer: new recommendations for safer surgery
Patients with advanced ovarian cancer are now being recommended surgery that University of Birmingham researchers have found leads to better outcomes.
News • Metabolic activity diffusion imaging
New MRI technique reveals cells’ energy activity in organs and tissues
US researchers have developed a way to use MRI scanning to map body cell metabolism, opening up new possibilities for detecting cancers and revealing if a tumor is responding to treatment.
News • Surgical options for young patients
Torn meniscus: new suture technique holds promise
For young athletes with lateral disc meniscus injuries, a new treatment approach yields promising results, according to researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University.
News • SWIR for intraoperative tumor delineation
Combining machine learning with multispectral infrared imaging to guide cancer surgery
A UK research team has developed a new technique that combines machine learning with short-wave infrared (SWIR) fluorescence imaging to detect precise boundaries of tumors.
News • Flexible electronics and human stem cells
‘Biohybrid’ device could restore function in paralysed limbs
Cambridge researchers have developed a new type of neural implant that could restore limb function to amputees and others who have lost the use of their arms or legs.
News • Global warming effects
UK hospitals report surgery cancellations due to 2022 heatwave
The 2022 summer heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new study reveals.
News • Fluorescence-guided surgery
"Lighting up" brain tumours for better surgical removal
A new real-time imaging technique that uses a type of infrared light has, for the first time, been used during surgery to differentiate between cancerous tumours and healthy tissue.
Article • RESTORE hospital programme
Facilitate recovery from hip fracture surgery by geriatric patients
Caregivers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, have developed a programme designed to facilitate recovery by geriatric patients following hip fracture surgery. The Returning Seniors to Orthopedic Excellence (RESTORE) programme is designed to provide stellar comprehensive collaborative co-managed care for older adults with orthopaedic injuries.
News • PSMA-PET/CT
Advanced imaging may help in clinical treatment of prostate cancer
An advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a clearer view of suspected tumours during biopsy.
News • Virtual distraction
Use of VR during wide-awake surgery helps ease anxiety
Patients immersed in virtual reality, while undergoing wide-awake surgery experience more joy and less anxiety than those in a traditional operating room setting, according to a new study.
News • Earlier detection and treatment
Exploring the potential of X-ray imaging for IPF
Carestream Health is funding and participating in an innovative pilot with OSIC that could lead to radiographs providing an early window into manifestations of IPF that are currently undetected.
Article • Good-bye “surgery first”
Interventional radiology: out of the shadow and into the light
Using imaging guidance, interventional radiology – a sub-discipline of diagnostic imaging – allows targeted and ultraprecise diagnostic and therapeutic procedures without anesthesia and without large incisions. Nevertheless, surgery continues to be widely considered the procedure of choice, making interventional radiology the Cinderella of the discipline. Professor Dr. Marco Das, Medical…
Sponsored • Orthopaedics
Hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures – but without the complications
Arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures has seen enormous progress in recent years, but complications due to infections are still a major problem. With good preparation and the right technique, however, orthopaedic surgeons can take away much of the horror of this scenario.
Video • Potential for all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool
Soft robot for 3D bioprinting inside the human body
Researchers at the University of New South Wales unveil prototype device that can directly 3D print living cells onto internal organs and potentially be used as an all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool.
News • Ultrahigh field strength
14 Tesla: Researchers to build world's strongest MRI scanner
The world's first MRI scanner with a magnetic field strength of 14 Tesla will be built in Nijmegen. Its high sensitivity will allow scientists to image the brain in more detail.
News • Optional treatment
Radiotherapy: no benefits for older patients with early breast cancer
Radiotherapy does not improve survival rates in older patients with early breast cancer, new research suggests.
News • Predicting DCIS upgrade
Breast cancer: ultrafast MRI shows promise
A new imaging approach using ultrafast MRI shows potential in predicting upgrade of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive breast cancer at surgery.
News • Fluorescence-guided surgery
Leading bone cancer scientists aim to improve surgical techniques
New research will bring together scientists from across the globe to accelerate fluorescence-guided surgery for bone cancer patients. The upcoming trial is focused on the dye indocyanine green (ICG).
Article • Radioembolization
Breast cancer metastasis: benefits and limitations of trans-arterial therapy
Evidence that radioembolization, a trans-arterial therapy, is safe and stops disease progression in metastatic breast cancer is increasing, a prominent American interventional radiologist showed at the Spectrum conference in Miami.
News • Reduced postoperative complications
Colorectal cancer surgery: gut microbiota helps healing
In a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could reduce postoperative complications in colorectal cancer patients.
News • Infectious disease research
Hidden bacteria increases risk of antimicrobial resistant infection in hospital patients
Carriers of a specific bacteria have a 14% chance of developing an antibiotic resistant infection with 30 days of hospitalisation, according to new research from Amsterdam.
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News • Greenhouse gas emissions
Reducing anesthetics reduces climate impact without increasing patient risk
Reducing the dosage of inhaled anesthetics during surgery can contribute to decreasing a hospital's greenhouse gas emissionses without affecting patient care, a new study shows.
News • Environmental pollution
Microplastics found in operating theatres
High levels of microplastics were detected in surgical environments in a new study. Microplastic was found in both the operating theatre and anaesthetic room, in cardiothoracic surgeries.
Article • High-intensity focused ultrasound
HIFU ablation treatment for benign thyroid nodules
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation is a noninvasively treatment for benign thyroid nodules that are causing distress to patients. Brian H. H. Lang, MD, Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Hong Kong, and chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, is a preeminent investigator, proponent, and pioneer of this technique. He…
News • Workflow assessment
Speeding up surgery times with separate patient preparation
Preparing patients for surgery in a separate space from the operating theatre brings significant benefits in freeing up operating theatre schedules and staff time, according to new research.
Article • Promising approach
Focused ultrasound ablation for treatment of breast tumours
Focused ultrasound (FUS) ablation is an emerging treatment for breast tumours. Its use was highlighted in an October webinar focused on emerging immunotherapy research and breast cancer.
News • Dissection, rupture, dilatation
Aortic stability assessment to identify high-risk patients
MRI-derived wall shear stress values predict pathological changes in the aortic wall in patients with ascending aortic dilatation. This can help identfy at-risk patients.
News • Potential of immunotherapy explored
Surgery first for colon cancer? Not so fast, says new study
Immunotherapy prior to surgery is surprisingly effective for patients with a certain type of colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H CRC). These new study results contrast current treatment regimens.
News • Unexpected reactivation
BYOB (Bring your own bacteria) as cause of hospital infections?
Some hospitalized patients’ infections may develop from their own bacteria, new research results suggest. The study in mice indicates that medical interventions can awaken dormant, hidden bacteria.
News • Medication and surgery recommendations
Childhood obesity guidelines: the end of 'watchful waiting'
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued its first comprehensive guideline on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity, marking an end to previous recommendations.
News • Nuclear medicine
Prostate cancer: PSMA PET/MRI accurately predicts recurrence risk
In men recently diagnosed with intermediate or high-grade prostate cancer, PSMA PET/MRI can successfully determine whether their cancer is likely to return within two years of a prostatectomy.
News • Patient-derived whole-tumor cell culture model
Breast cancer: New method finds the right therapy
Swedish researchers have developed a method that should be able to predict whether a patient with breast cancer will benefit from a particular treatment or not.
News • Anosmia
Loss of smell after Covid-19: Researchers find key reason
After an infection with SARS-CoV-2, some people fail to recover their sense of smell. US researchers took a closer look at the olfactory nerve cells to find the reason for Covid-19-induced anosmia.
News • Experimental social media evaluation
Can Twitter give insights into the Ukraine's state of health?
Researchers analyzed millions of tweets in the Ukrainian language surrounding the Russian invasion. Their findings paint a worrying picture of the medical conditions in the war-torn country.
News • Pacemaker cells in glioblastoma
How brain tumours keep the beat
Glioblastomas march to the beat of a different drum: researchers discovered a type of cells that act as pacemakers, driving the growth of the brain tumour and increasing its resistance.
News • Novel approach in pathology
Laser microbiopsy: a minimally invasive method to extract tissue samples
In a recent study, a US research team developed a revolutionary laser-based approach to perform microbiopsies. Their novel method could make biopsies faster, more cost-effective, and less harmful to the patient.
News • Prevention of unnecessary treatments and examination
AI detects early signs of osteoarthritis from x-ray images
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and the Central Finland Health Care District have developed an AI based neural network to detect an early knee osteoarthritis from x-ray images.
News • Trial finds improved survival rates
Pancreatic cancer: chemotherapy before surgery brings benefits
Treating pancreatic cancer patients with chemotherapy before surgery significantly improved 1-year survival rates compared to immediate surgery, a randomised clinical trial has found.
Article • ICU response to the Covid-19 surge
Tele-delivery of respiratory therapy services: a resounding success
In their pursuit of solutions for pandemic challenges, a US hospital system applied telemedicine principles to respiratory therapy – with impressive results.
News • Glioblastoma treatment approach
'Zapping' brain cancer cells shows surprising benefits
Canadian researchers have developed a new method of killing brain cancer cells while preserving the tissue around it. A remarkable side-benefit: chemotherapy of the cancer suddenly becomes possible.
Article • Alternative to lumpectomy
Breast cryoablation for surgically inoperative patients
Breast cryoablation is an emerging treatment for early-stage, localized breast cancer that destroys malignant tumours by freezing them. During the past decade, it has been increasingly utilized as an alternative to lumpectomy, but its long-term benefits compared to other breast cancer treatments are still unproven.
Article • Cancer screening
The need for breast imaging for transgender patients
The need for breast cancer screening of transgender individuals has been a topic of uncertainty until recently, due to lack of reliable patient data, consensus by radiologists, published research, and recommended guidelines. A 2021 survey of Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) members revealed that ‘breast radiologists differ in their practice and knowledge regarding screening of transgender…
Article • Assistance and decision-making systems
Artificial intelligence for preoperative planning
In surgery, artificial intelligence (AI) is applied mostly in imaging, navigation, and robotic intervention. However, AI can also play a major role in preoperative planning. Objective decisions-making, optimal utilisation of operating theatres and less overtime are additional advantages that are achieved with the use of AI in surgery.
News • Key findings in perivascular spaces
Ultra-high-res MRI reveals how migraine changes the brain
For the first time, a new study has identified enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of migraine sufferers. Results of the study will be presented at the annual RSNA meeting.
News • Deadly heart inflammation
Hope for first blood test to detect myocarditis
The first blood test to diagnose inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) could be in use in as little as a year, following the discovery of a molecular signal in the blood.
News • Environmental medicine
Study shows how air pollution eats away at the immune system
The diminished power of the immune system in older adults is usually blamed on the aging process. But a new study shows that decades of particulate air pollution also take a toll.
News • Appeal for sustainability
POCT: Why the medical sector must tackle its single-use diagnostic waste
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of these single-use diagnostics, or point-of-care tests has exploded. This is having major environmental consequences, experts point out.
News • Orthopaedic surgery
2D and 3D MRIs add value for ACL surgery
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably establish measurements for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) “footprints” that are critical to the placement of grafts for reconstruction surgery.
News • Oncology forecast
Is Europe facing a 'cancer epidemic' in the next decade?
With an estimated one million cancer diagnoses missed across Europe in the last two years, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is predicted to set back European cancer outcomes by almost a decade.
Article • Digitisation in the OR
Robotic duo pushes boundaries of microsurgery
One robot supports the surgeon’s control of tiny instruments, while another automatically keeps an eye on what is happening: With this novel combination, surgeons in Münster have successfully performed fully robot-assisted microsurgery for the first time. Presenting the new procedure at the Hornheide Specialist Clinic, the experts explain how the interaction of both robotic systems ensures…
Sponsored • Periprosthetic protection
Bone cements containing antibiotics for infection prophylaxis – quo vadis?
Periprosthetic infections and revisions are on the rise in Germany and worldwide, with significant consequences for affected patients as well as for the healthcare systems. Precisely because the number of patients at higher risk of infection in arthroplasty continues to rise, attention is increasingly focused on how this dreaded complication can be avoided.
News • Shape 23 event
Two new high-end MRI scanners for clinical and scientific use presented
Siemens Healthineers presented its latest magnetic resonance tomographs designed for clinical and scientific use at the company's Shape 23 Keynote: The 3T Magnetom Cima.X and 7T Magnetom Terra.X.
News • Stereoscopic viewing and virtual work
Passive 3D stereo monitors in medical applications
Volumetric 3D images and 3D models are becoming increasingly important in medical technology. Schneider Digital's high-resolution 3D PluraView stereo monitors are a perfect fit for 3D stereo display of medical data, especially from CT and MRI scanners.
Article • Custom parts made in the lab
3D printed implants on demand
A custom-made new hip, a knee or maybe a piece of bone? The technology and possibilities for 3D printing are (almost) there. And such an implant from a 3D printer has many advantages, not only for the patient, but also for the surgeon who has to perform the operation. Koen Willemsen, physician, and medical engineer at the University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU), was at the cradle of the 3D lab…
Article • Rehabilitation technology
How robots can help patients regain post-op mobility
Innovative robot systems are being designed to help patients regain mobility and rehabilitate after undergoing surgery. In addition, robotics can be deployed to help older people stay active and fit so they retain their independence for longer.
Sponsored • 3D single-port surgery and 3D endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Keep 2D endoscopy but see 3D vision
One of the world’s leading endoscopic imaging system companies, MedicalTek (MDTK) from Taiwan, launches its brand new endoscopic visualization system, Darwin MS-301. While keeping the main feature – conversion of 2D endoscopic images to 3D – from its predecessor MonoStereo, Darwin delivers the twice-better performance, more intuitive control, and Rigid and Flexible scope modes.
News • Metastatic recurrence
Researchers discover mechanism responsible for colon cancer relapse
Researchers in Barcelona discovered the population of residual tumour cells responsible for the recurrence of colorectal cancer in other organs after removal of the primary tumour.
News • Bioprinting in cancer
3D printing patient-specific tumours
Bowel cancer patients could in future benefit from a new 3D bioprinting technology which would use their own cells to replicate the complex cellular environment of solid tumours in 3D models.
News • Cardiology research
Are hearts from Covid-19 positive donors safe for transplantation?
Donor hearts from people who were Covid-19-positive appear to be as safe for transplantation as those from people without Covid-19, according to a new short-term analysis.
Sponsored • OR equipment
Clinio series: All-in-one computer for use in hygienically sensitive areas
Nowadays, the operating theatre is networked and staff have access to a wide range of information and image data. With the Clinio, Rein Medical offers a medical all-in-one (AIO) computer that has been designed for use in hygienically sensitive areas.
Article • LTX overview
Lung transplant surgery: last hope for patients with advanced lung diseases
Despite treatment, chronic lung diseases such as COPD or cystic fibrosis can become so severe that a lung transplant is necessary. Dr Urte Sommerwerck explains which patients might be considered for transplantation and why follow-up is as important as the surgery itself.
News • Focal therapy study
New prostate cancer treatment to reduce risk of impotence
Focal treatment of prostate cancer involves treating only the tumor and not the entire gland, sparing surrounding tissue and nerves. The method is being evaluated in a research study.