News • Circadian genotyping
Prostate cancer radiotherapy: timing matters
Researchers have discovered that the time of day prostate cancer patients receive radiotherapy can influence their risk of developing long-term side effects for treatment.
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News • Robotic enteroscope
Snake-like soft robot to detect and treat disorders in the small intestine
Engineers have designed a new robotic enteroscope that can move easily through the small intestine, allowing it to perform imaging, deliver drugs, and remove small polyps or tissue samples for biopsy.
News • Brain cooling and activity recording
3D-printed implant could help treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy
A new 3D-printed implant prototype combines the recording of brain activity with targeted cooling. The device could pave the way for alternative approaches to treating drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
News • 3D micro-CT reveals malignancy
Breast cancer: hidden diagnostic information in surrounding tissue
Breast imaging focused on calcifications may overlook valuable diagnostic information, a new study finds. The researchers suggest using 3D micro-CT to assess the surrounding tissue microenvironment.
News • Soft tissue cancer
Leiomyosarcoma: location matters
Leiomyosarcoma – the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma – behaves differently depending on where it occurs in the body, a new study finds. The researchers explain how this affects survival.
News • Machine learning
AI model to detect breast cancer metastasis in lymph nodes
Researchers have developed a new AI model to detect whether breast cancer metastasizes in areas near the chest, specifically the armpit lymph nodes, essential immune system filters.
News • Research on blood proteins
Finding biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer
Is a prostate cancer slow-growing and harmless, or aggressive and life-threatening? New research shows how blood proteins could reveal clues to prostate cancer risk more than a decade before diagnosis.
News • Acute myeloid leukaemia
Six-gene scoring system could help predict AML survival
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has widely variable outcomes from one patient to the next. Now, researchers have created a new scoring system based on the activity of six different genes to help determine patient survival.
News • Medical technology
Hernia care: CE mark for non-penetrating mesh fixation
MedTech company Tissium has received CE marking for Eclipsium, a device for non-penetrating mesh fixation in minimally invasive ventral hernia repair. European launch is expected in 2027.
News • Preclinical study
Lung cancer: new approach to reduce radiation-related damage
Radiotherapy can be lifesaving for patients with lung cancer, but may also damage healthy lung tissue and limit future treatments. Discovery of a new immune pathway could help prevent this damage.
News • Nuclear medicine
ccRCC kidney cancer: PET/CT imaging approach improves lesion detection
A new PET imaging approach detected 97.9% of lesions in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, potentially giving clinicians a more complete picture of the location and extent of a patient’s disease.
News • Molecular imaging
HER2-positive breast cancer: PET/CT technique shows promise for predicting treatment response
Molecular imaging with ⁶⁸Ga-HER2 PET/CT may provide an early, targeted measure of how well treatment is working in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, according to new research.
Sponsored • Breast imaging
Finding what the mammogram misses
From population-based mammography screening to more nuanced, risk-adapted models: Emerging technologies, among them contrast-enhanced mammography and contrast-enhanced MRI, as well as next-generation contrast agents, are opening new paths for breast imaging. During the annual scientific meeting of the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) in Maastricht, we spoke with Dr. Joana Reis, Medical…
News • Study reveals gender inequalities
Autoimmune disease: women at a disadvantage
Women with autoimmune diseases are significantly more likely than men to have their autoimmune disease misdiagnosed as a psychiatric or psychosomatic condition, according to a new study.
News • Women's health
Ovaries remain relevant after menopause after all
Ovaries do not just cease to function after menopause. In a new study, scientists found that the ovary remains biologically active for decades - with implications for cancer and other diseases.
News • Promising procedure
Testicular tissue transplant offers fertility hope
Doctors have performed a procedure to transplant a young man's testicular tissue that was frozen before he underwent chemotherapy, in a potential breakthrough for male fertility preservation.
News • Sustainable implementation
How healthcare and the environment can benefit from 'Green' AI
AI has a transformative effect on healthcare – but what about the environmental cost? Will healthcare be picking up the bill later? A new paper explores sustainable options of AI implementation.
News • Study shows long-term benefits
Vaccination: protection beyond infection
Vaccination not only prevents disease caused by acute infection: it also protects against long-term immune-related consequences that can follow an acute viral infection, a new study finds.
News • Organ-preserving treatment
New radiotherapy approach to spare rectal cancer patients surgery and stoma
Novel radiotherapy may save increasingly many rectal cancer patients from surgery and stoma. Finland is at the forefront of implementing this novel treatment.
News • Intraoperative diagnosis and classification of gliomas
Mass spectrometry helps detect the edges of brain tumors
After surgery of glioma brain tumors, remaining cancerous tissue can contribute to recurrence. To better detect these tissues, researchers have developed a new mass spectrometry-based method.
News • Gynaecologic oncology
Vulvar cancer: New surgical technique can restore the clitoris
Surgery for vulvar cancer can save lives, but also significantly affect a woman's sexual function and quality of life. Now, a new surgical technique makes it possible to restore the clitoris.
News • Fluidic-shear device
Novel cell-collector to improve early detection of ovarian cancer
Early detection of ovarian cancer is difficult as precursor lesions can be microscopic and hard to sample. To address this, researchers developed a handheld device that can gently collect living cells from specific locations to test for ovarian and other cancers.
News • Radiation oncology trial
Tile-based radiation therapy to lower risk of recurrence in brain metastases
Using implanted collagen tiles during brain surgery, a new kind of radiation therapy (TBRT) could significantly lower the risk of recurrence in brain metastases, a new study finds.
News • Point-of-Care test system
From a drop of blood to results in under 10 minutes
Danish researchers have developed a technology that identifies and measures the concentration of pharmaceuticals in the blood in under 10 minutes. The faster turn-around time can mean the difference between life and death
News • Non-invasive testing
Early diagnosis of lung cancer from breath samples
New research analysed exhaled breath to help doctors distinguish between cancerous and non-cancerous lung nodules, supporting earlier lung cancer diagnosis.
News • After-effects of implantation
Drug-releasing electrode preserves hearing after cochlear implant surgery
Surgical insertion of a cochlear implant into the inner ear often triggers acute inflammation, tissue scarring, and other damage. Researchers have developed a electrode to protect residual hearing.
News • RxFINE-Low trial
Evaluating chemotherapy benefit in high-risk early-stage breast cancer
Can patients with high anatomic risk but low genomic risk for early-stage ER+/HER2- breast cancer do similarly well without chemotherapy? A new trial aims to evaluate the benefits for this subgroup.
News • Oncology
DNA in blood signals cancer risk years ahead
DNA methylation patterns in blood could identify people at high risk of prostate or breast cancer up to eight years before diagnosis, Oxford Population Health researchers report.
News • New approach to limit infections
Cystic fibrosis: restoring the respiratory protective barrier
To fight cystic fibrosis at the source, scientists have both identified a key infection mechanism and a way to correct the defect. Their insights could help limit serious complications in CF patients.
News • Assessment of spatial configuration
AI scans pathology slides to predict pancreatic cancer recurrence
AI-enabled spatial analysis can identify patterns in routine pathology slides that may help clinicians identify which patients with pancreatic cancer are at greater risk of recurrence after treatment and surgery, a new study finds.
Interview • Personalised implants in CMF surgery
Digital planning in skull reconstruction: from benefit to necessity
Whenever cranioplasty is discussed, the conversation usually centres on the implant material: titanium or PEEK. However, for Prof. Thomas Schouman, a CMF surgeon at the AP-HP Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, and Maarten Zandbergen, Market Manager for Cranio-Maxillofacial Solutions at Materialise, predictability begins much earlier – with digital planning, long before the patient enters…
Article • From geometric phantoms to clinically predictive testing
The evolving role of phantom-based QA in medical imaging
Conventional phantoms for medical imaging deliver reproducible but clinically simplistic benchmarks – as AI becomes embedded in radiology workflows, that is no longer enough. Anatomically realistic phantoms replicate tissue, organs, and pathologies, creating a vendor-neutral testing platform that combines physical precision with clinical relevance.
News • Impact on healthy tissues uncovered
Study explores cost of childhood chemotherapy
For many childhood cancers, chemotherapy is the only treatment option. A study explores the trade-off between life-saving treatment at a young age, and delayed side effects unfolding over a lifetime.
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Article • Enterprise imaging
From slides to PACS: A blueprint for digital pathology integration
Michigan Medicine became the first US healthcare system to launch a DICOM-based digital pathology PACS integrated with its radiology PACS and enterprise imaging network. At SIIM 2026, the annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine held in Pittsburgh in June, Mustafa Yousif, MD, and Benjamin Mervak, MD, shared their experience and outlined the key success factors for…
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Confidence in every slide starts long before staining
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News • Community of practice
New European network to support early-career pathologists
Sakura Finetek has announced the launch of the Sakura Pathology Network, to connect early-career pathologists across Europe to exchange experiences, discuss challenges and learn from one another.
News • Beyond antibiotics
3D micro-bladder model to test phage therapy on recurrent UTIs
A new study shows that phage therapy could help reduce recurrent infections, which happen when the bacteria responsible for UTIs ‘hide’ in the tissue of the bladder.
News • Environmental exposure
Researchers explore link between microplastics and lung cancer
People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities of microplastics in their lungs, according to new research.
News • FAP-targeted imaging
PET/MRI shows promise in endometriosis detection
A new study shows how FAPI PET/MRI can help detect the extent of tissue remodeling and fibrosis from endometriosis. This could improve diagnosis of the condition, even in difficult-to-assess areas.
News • Immunotherapy first, surgery afterwards
Glioblastoma: treatment sequence matters
In glioblastoma, the treatment order matters: a new study shows that administering cell immunotherapy before surgery to remove a brain tumour is significantly more effective than the other way around.
News • Study challenges long-held assumptions
C. diff: not so harmless for the infant gut
Clostridioides difficile does not cause symptoms in infants – but that does not mean the bacteria are harmless: research links colonization to serious long-term consequences for the developing gut.
Article • Cardiovascular care at a continental scale
The case for imaging in Europe’s Safe Hearts Plan
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across the EU. Yet prevention and early intervention can have a major impact – and this is precisely the ambition of the EU Safe Hearts Plan. At a high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels in July, policymakers, clinicians, patients, and industry came together to explore how diagnostic imaging can contribute to this goal.
News • Adverse effects of lung cancer treatment
Collateral damage: the thymus in NSCLC radiotherapy
Exposure of the thymus to radiation during lung cancer treatment is linked to an increased risk of the cancer spreading to other parts of the body and overall worse outcomes, a new study finds.
News • Sustained retinal neuroprotection
Injectable hydrogel promotes visual recovery after optic nerve injury
Effective treatments for retinal ganglion cell degeneration after optic nerve injury are limited. To address this issue, researchers have developed an injectable hydrogel to promote visual recovery.
News • Researchers explore role of lymphoid structures
‘Immune organ’ inside skull could help fight brain cancer
Researchers have found an ‘immune organ’ inside the skull, which directs brain defenses. The findings may offer a new way to fight brain cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
News • Tissue model mimics colonization
'Metastasis-on-a-chip' to advance understanding of cancer spread
Cancer metastasis is responsible for at least two-thirds of cancer deaths. Researchers have developed a multi-organ chip that mimics how cancer cells spread to distant organs to gain new insights.
News • Research explores key role of chromatin
Kabuki syndrome: new insights offer hope for therapies
New research has identified a previously unknown mechanism of Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The discovery could open new therapeutic perspectives.
Article • Risks, conditions, and safe practice
When metal meets magnet: Implant safety in MRI
From tissue heating to image artifacts – implants were once considered an absolute contraindication to MRI. Modern implant design and evolving safety standards have changed that picture considerably – yet misconceptions persist, even among imaging professionals. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, a dedicated session set out to address those misconceptions head-on.
News • Neuroscience
Possible biomarker for suicidal thoughts identified
Researchers identified a possible biomarker linked to severe suicidal thoughts. It may also help explain why some people recover, opening a new path for research into resilience and prevention.
News • Deep visual multi-omics profiling
Digital pathology AI to break down tumor cell populations
Digital pathology and spatial omics could enable researchers to see how a tumor's different cell populations function, opening new perspectives for precision cancer therapy.
News • iPSC-derived assembloids
Heart valve organoid to advance understanding of cardiac conditions
In a first for the field, a team has grown heart valves on organoids. This work is an important step toward better understanding—and treating—a number of serious heart disorders.
News • Multimodal photoplethysmography sensor
New pulse oximeter aims to solve skin color problems
Pulse oximeters may dangerously misread blood oxygen levels, depending on the skin color. A new system aims to fix this, accurately measuring vital signs across a broad range of skin tones.
News • Neuroimaging
Alzheimer’s: MRI metric identifies early white matter damage
A diffusion MRI metric can detect changes in white matter tracts not visible on conventional MRI – this could help identify early abnormalities in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
News • Cardiovascular and cognitive changes
MASLD: Exploring the systemic impact of fatty liver disease
A new study links metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and other metabolic complications.
News • Skin-like optical phantom
Improving medical device testing for all skin colors
Researchers have developed realistic skin-mimicking models that could help improve the accuracy of optical medical devices and wearable sensors across a wider range of skin tones.
News • Bone health
Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis: New statement provides practical guidance
Severe back pain and fractures may hint at pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO). A new publication aims to help healthcare professionals identify and treat women with PLO.
News • Research identifies information barriers
‘Top surgery’ and breast cancer risk: Towards informed decision-making
Transgender and gender diverse individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (‘top surgery’) often lack information on how the procedure will affect breast cancer risk, a new study finds.
News • Lung cancer insights
Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced NSCLC patients
Low brain metabolism as measured from 18F-FDG PET/CT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new research.
News • New insights on TILs
Immune cells in the tumour microenvironment: Better near than far away?
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes are key players in cancer immunotherapy. New research explores the role of location in the tumour microenvironment – knowledge that could help improve treatments.
News • Promising method
Photothermal therapy: Towards minimally invasive cancer treatment
Photothermal therapy to selectively destroy cancer cells shows promise as a much less invasive treatment option than surgery or radiation. Now, researchers cleared two major hurdles for the method.
News • Swallowable nanoscale delivery platform
Gastric cancer: nanocages could bring targeted treatment in a pill
A swallowable "nanocage" may offer a new strategy for treating gastric cancer more precisely while reducing damage to healthy tissue, according to findings from a new preclinical study.
News • Women's health
Endometriosis symptom patterns go beyond pain
Migraines, digestive problems, anxiety, and depression can be part of endometriosis. New research reinforces the idea that the disease extends far beyond its traditional gynecological manifestations.
Article • Medical Taiwan 2026: Company and product showcase
AI, imaging and implants: Taiwan's medtech innovators on show
Point-of-care ultrasound, AI-assisted surgery, advanced biomaterials, and much more: At Medical Taiwan 2026, manufacturers once again presented a diverse range of solutions across the medical, health and care expo. We took a closer look at three noteworthy companies and their products on show.
News • Stain-Free Histology
Nanophotonic slides add color to tissue samples
Researchers have developed a method to enhance the cellular features in pathology slides based on “structural color” – the same effect that gives peacock feathers their unique sheen.
News • Fast, ultra-high dose treatment
Proton Flash radiotherapy effective for thoracic bone metastases
Ultra-fast delivery, fewer side-effects: Results from the FAST-02 trial show that proton Flash therapy can be safely delivered to cancer patients with metastases in proximity to vital organs.
News • Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
New technique could aid targeted lung cancer treatment
Detecting genetic mutations associated with lung cancer via laboratory tests can be expensive and time-consuming, and use up valuable tissue from small biopsy samples. A new approach aims to fix this.
News • Biological scaffolds of cellulose and soy
Sustainable material to regenerate cartilage damage
Researchers have developed structures for cartilage regeneration based on cellulose, gelatin and soy proteins obtained from food industry by-products, with promising properties for tissue engineering.
News • "Second pair of eyes" for endoscopists
Colorectal cancer: AI-assisted colonoscopy improves adenoma detection
A multicenter randomized clinical trial shows that real-time AI-assisted colonoscopy significantly improves adenoma detection among individuals at high risk for colorectal cancer.
News • Women's health
Adenomyosis: New insights on under-recognised condition
Adenomyosis can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, severe pain, and pregnancy and fertility complications. New research could help pave the way for more targeted, less invasive treatments.
News • Operator-independent breast cancer screening
Portable ultrasound system takes the hard part out of breast imaging
A new portable ultrasound system could make breast imaging more accessible. The device generates high-res, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.
News • Exploring the landscape of tumour methylation
Parsing the pathology of prostate cancer
Why do some prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized while others become aggressive and metastasize? In a new paper, researchers identify the answer: tumor methylation.
News • Mechanical stress-induced tissue remodelling
How asthma permanently alters the airways
Asthma attacks induce mechanical forces that permanently alter airway tissue – independently of inflammation. New research used advanced lung-on-a-chip technology to show how this damage occurs.
News • Magnet-controlled chemotherapy delivery
Treating bladder cancer with algae-based robots
Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting delivery of chemotherapy drugs into tumours, results from a new study suggest.
News • Patient-specific AF models
'Digital twin' hearts could help treat Atrial Fibrillation
A cross-University paper led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London shows how better ‘digital twins’ could help doctors treating people with Atrial Fibrillation.
News • Focus on FAP
New radiopharmaceutical therapy shows broad effectiveness across multiple cancers
Radiopharmaceutical therapy has already transformed care for neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer, but other tumor types still lack targeted treatment options. A new approach could change this.
News • OLE-induced microglia rewiring
Molecule “reprograms” the brain’s defenses against Alzheimer’s disease
A new experimental compound, called OLE, helps the brain enclose and contain beta-amyloid plaques – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease –, reducing their size and toxicity.
News • Body composition radiodensity
New CT-based marker to refine gastric cancer prognosis
Measuring radiodensity of visceral fat and muscle from CT scans, researchers have identified a new biomarker that may help determine the prognosis for patients with gastric cancer.
Article • Choosing the right modality for expectant mothers
Abdominal imaging in pregnancy: Balancing diagnostic accuracy with fetal safety
Imaging pregnant women with acute abdominal pain remains a significant clinical challenge – not only because of concerns about the impact on the unborn child, but also due to the anatomical changes that can obscure diagnosis. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, radiologists Vikas Shah and Charis Bourgioti examined the protocols for safe imaging in pregnancy and the management…
News • Personalized blood pressure targets
Toward a paradigm shift in post-stroke management
Adapting blood pressure targets after thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke significantly improves patients’ functional recovery without increasing the risk of complications, a new study finds.
News • Renal function deterioration
MRI could predict kidney disease before it develops, study suggests
Advanced multiparametric MRI performed before kidney tumor surgery could help identify patients at higher risk for kidney function decline and chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy.
Video • 3D augmented-reality imaging
AR could help users wrap their head around medical ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging is notoriously difficult to master, as the operator has to mentally arrange a 3D object from 2D images. A new approach using augmented reality (AR) could help speed up the training.
News • BayesCNA
New blood analysis method to improve cancer care
Blood tests show promise for detecting and monitoring cancer. A new method makes it possible to analyse samples containing as little as 5% cancer DNA, compared with the 15–20% required today.
News • Temporal interference stimulation
Towards deep brain stimulation without surgery
A promising technology enables deep brain stimulation without the need to surgically implant electrodes. This could pave the way for its use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
News • Additive manufacturing
3D printed 'lily stent' could speed recovery after weight-loss surgery
To treat gastric leaks after weight loss surgery, doctors usually rely on a device not suited for the task. This may result in further complications. A redesigned stent could help fix this issue.
News • Key biological mechanisms identified
Finding the “tipping point” of Alzheimer's
At which point does Alzheimer’s disease pathology lead to dementia? Researchers identified distinct mechanisms in the brain, which could represent an important target for future therapies.
News • Impact beyond weight loss
Whole-body PET/CT reveals metabolic changes after bariatric surgery
A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of organs. These insights could support more precise treatment monitoring.
News • Sticker health
Ultrasound-based pacemaker to noninvasively steady the heart
Engineers have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that stimulates the heart using ultrasound. The design could one day provide a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants.
News • Minimally invasive stimulation
Microrobots repair spinal cord damage
A new approach to repair spinal cord injuries: A biohybrid robot combining therapeutic stem cells with magnetoelectric nanoparticles. First tests on zebrafish and mice show promise.
News • OPTIMA trial results
Gene test could safely spare breast cancer patients of chemotherapy
Many people with breast cancer can avoid chemotherapy with a gene test, potentially sparing them side effects without increasing the risk of the cancer returning, a clinical trial has found.
News • Novel radiopharmaceutical therapy
Promising treatment option for aggressive neuroendocrine tumors
A new type of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) appears to be safe in metastatic neuroendocrine tumor patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options.
News • Metabolic health
Obesity helps breast cancer become invasive
Obesity may change how early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive, according to a new study. The findings could help improve physicians’ ability to predict and treat the disease.
News • Post-injury axon regrowth
Lab-grown model shows ‘irreversible’ spinal cord damage may be reversed
When the spinal cord is damaged, the resulting paralysis is usually considered permanent. Now, a new research approach using lab-grown organoid models suggests that it actually might be reversed.
News • dMMR prediction
AI helps analyse colorectal cancer samples
A new AI model enables more efficient analysis of tissue samples taken from colorectal cancer tumours. This can help shorten diagnosis times, reduce costs, and improve diagnostic accuracy.
News • Prediction of myocardial viability
Heart’s ‘natural bypass’ could spare patients from risky procedures
A new study reveals how a simple angiogram scoring system could help identify patients whose heart muscle is still alive - even when a major artery has been completely blocked for months.
News • Imaging with minimal diffusion data
Simulations + AI = faster brain MRI scans
A new AI-based method can reduce the time required for certain MRI brain scans by up to 90% while maintaining a high level of accuracy, paving the way for more efficient and accessible neuroimaging.
News • Focus on cellular senescence
Urine test could help detect lung cancer years before symptoms occur
A simple, affordable urine test could detect early signs of lung cancer months, or even years, before symptoms appear, as well as monitor whether treatment is working and identify potential relapse.
News • Asynchronous evolution
How early pancreas lesions become cancerous
Pancreas lesions are of diagnostic concern, as they may evolve into pancreatic cancer – but many never do. New research findings help explain how the transformation into a malignant state works.
News • Contrastive language image pretraining
AI system to interpret cardiac MRI scans with enhanced accuracy
A team of researchers has developed an AI system capable of interpreting some of the most complex heart scans in medicine, cardiac MRI, without the need for manually labeled training data.
News • Biomimetic scaffolds
3D-printed ceramic implants mimic natural bone
Researchers have developed a novel 3D‑printed ceramic implant material that closely mimics real human bone. The findings may lead to more effective and accessible treatments for bone defects.
News • Larger sample yield
Ultrasonic needle could reshape cancer diagnostics
A new ultrasonic needle for tumour diagnostics could be used to diagnose salivary gland tumours with far greater precision, a new study finds. The device also shows potential for other cancers.
News • Importance of tumor location
Testosterone slows glioblastoma growth in men
New research reveals that testosterone slows glioblastoma growth—the opposite of the androgen’s effect on tumors outside the brain.
News • Oncology
Nanozymes take on brain tumours from the inside
Researchers are developing nanozymes to improve treatment of aggressive brain tumours. The tiny particles can be activated by near-infrared light and applied directly during surgery.
News • Immuno-Oncology
Killer cells caught in the act: a 3D view of T lymphocytes
Researchers have used cryo-expansion microscopy to capture cytotoxic T lymphocytes destroying cancer cells in unprecedented 3D detail, opening new paths in immuno-oncology.
News • mRNA-based strategy
Cystic fibrosis: new study identifies gene therapy
Now, a new study identified a gene therapy for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) caused by a specific mutation and for whom there was no treatment available until now.
News • Study shows challenges in primary care
Why diagnosing endometriosis often takes years
Endometriosis affects up to one in ten women and girls of reproductive age, but for many, the path to diagnosis is both long and complex. Now, two new studies explain the diagnostic challenges in primary care.
News • Targeted analysis
New technique maps cancer drug uptake inside living cells
A new analytical method could improve how cancer treatments are designed – by allowing scientists to track, for the first time, exactly where inside a living cell a drug accumulates.
News • Mammary tumorigenesis
New marker identifies which breast lesions will progress to cancer
Not all precancerous lesions will develop into tumours, yet the majority are treated as if they were already breast cancer. A new marker could help identify the relevant cases and avoid overtreatment.
Article • Vital sign monitoring
Multi-chip LEDs read disease risk through the skin
A compact LED module pairs UV-A, green and IR light with a matched photodiode to detect AGE autofluorescence — bringing biochemical risk screening to wearables and point of care testing.
News • Women's health
How endometriosis puts the brain in 'pain mode'
Repeated menstrual cycles may do more than trigger endometriosis – they may rewire the brain, a new study finds. Recurring inflammation can sensitize the nervous system, driving lasting pain.
News • Lowering tissue reactivity
Towards more biocompatible brain implants
Neural implants show great potential, but the brain's reaction to foreign objects remains a challenge. New research insights could now pave the way for more biocompatible brain implants.
News • Focal cortical dysplasia
Lab-grown mini-brains shed light on childhood epilepsy
Why does the same genetic mutation cause FCDII in some patients but not in others? Researchers developed organoids to model a brain malformation responsible for drug-resistant epilepsy in children.
News • Immunology
How obesity impairs vaccine response
Being overweight can reduce vaccine effectiveness, new research finds. The findings explore differences in immune response, and may lead to more effective vaccines for patients with obesity.
News • Prediction of treatment response
Colon and rectal cancer: new biomarker shows which patients benefit from immunotherapy
A multidisciplinary team of pathologists, oncologists and biologists has discovered a new biomarker to determine whether immunotherapy may work in people with colon and rectal cancer.
News • Endovascular therapy
Simple stent procedure can treat post-thrombotic syndrome
A clinical trial has shown that post-thrombotic syndrome — a common and often painful complication after deep vein thrombosis — can be effectively treated with a minimally invasive procedure.
News • Potential osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers investigate menstrual blood for cartilage repair
New research reveals that extracellular vesicles derived from menstrual blood stromal cells can improve cartilage repair, suggesting an innovative cell-free therapy for osteoarthritis.
News • Study explores reason for health benefits
How sauna bathing boosts the body's immune responses
Regular sauna bathing has been associated with several beneficial health effects. A new study from Finland may help explain how these effects develop in the body.
Video • Endoscopy approach
Steerable optical fiber to advance larynx surgery
Researchers have developed a flexible optical fiber that can be threaded through a medical endoscope and steered into the larynx to destroy hard-to-reach tumors on the vocal folds.
News • Hybrid deep learning approach
"Double vision" AI system to detect lung cancer from CT scans
To improve lung cancer detection, researchers have developed a new AI system that employs a dual approach to analyse CT scans – seeing both detail and context at the same time.
News • Sexually transmitted infections
“Cervix-on-a-chip” to help discover new STI treatments
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and colleagues create the first-ever immune-capable “Cervix-on-a-chip” to study sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
News • Biomechanical mapping of tumor growth
New biomarker helps assess glioblastoma aggressiveness
Researchers have developed a new MRI-based method that enables objective quantification of the growth of the most aggressive brain tumours, particularly glioblastoma.
News • Medical computer models
Digital twin hearts succeed in arrhythmia trial
Working with “digital twins” of patients’ hearts, doctors improved cardiac ablation outcomes for patients with life-threatening arrythmias. In the first clinical trials for cardiac digital twins technology, researchers at Johns Hopkins University created digital replicas of patients’ hearts, then tested procedures on those twins before performing them on the real thing.
News • Environmental medicine
New study links pesticide exposure to cancer risk
A new scientific study reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer on a national scale.
News • Dynamic in vitro platform
“Breathing” organoid offers new insights into lung disease
A new type of “breathing” lung organoid enables quantitative measurement of how easily the lung expands - and may provide a new way to study diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis.
News • Single-cell spatial atlas
Breast cancer: map explores role of aging tissue
As women age, their breast tissue goes through major changes, with the most dramatic changes at menopause, but also during pregnancy and childbirth. A map reveals the impact on breast cancer.
Article • Advancing kidney disease investigation
Digital spatial profiling: new ways for diagnostic histopathology
Digital spatial profiling (DSP) is emerging as a powerful technology in helping specialists investigate complex kidney disease, according to a leading expert. Professor Renate Kain believes spatial profiling adds significantly to systems biology approaches that will transform diagnostic histopathology. However, she warns that the adoption and effective utilization of the technique is critically…
News • Inflammatory marker detection
New blood test targets rising bowel cancer rates
Earlier detection, better outcomes: A new blood test for bowel cancer screening is designed to transform cancer outcomes by moving away from invasive or unpleasant methods.
News • Review on treatment outcomes
Exploring the impact of chronic stress on cancer
A new review shows that chronic stress may actively drive cancer progression. Therefore, psycho-oncology should be part of standard cancer care, the researchers argue.
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NaoTrac is a fully autonomous surgical navigation robot designed to enhance precision, safety, and efficiency in neurosurgery. By seamlessly integrating advanced robotic technology with surgeons’ expertise, NaoTrac streamlines surgical workflows, shortens the learning curve, and improves overall clinical performance. With real-time trajectory visualization. It enables precise lesion…
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News • Histopathology tool
New X-ray technique could transform tissue diagnosis
A new X-ray imaging technique could transform how hospitals analyse tissue samples, potentially speeding up diagnoses and improving outcomes for patients, a new study shows.
News • From slide preparation to imaging
New global partnership addresses digital pathology workflow
Sakura Finetek and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. have announced a collaboration aimed at standardising slide preparation and digitisation to support diagnostic accuracy in pathology.
Sponsored • New study data presented at ECR 2026
Redrawing contrast dose limits in MRI
At this year’s European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Bayer presented new data on a contrast agent that could transform MRI imaging: gadoquatrane, which requires up to 60% less gadolinium than previous standard macrocyclic preparations whilst maintaining the same diagnostic accuracy. Prof. Hubertus Pietsch, Head of MRI & CT Contrast Agent Research at Bayer and one of the key…
News • PARP inhibitors distribution
“Hidden drug storehouses” could explain treatment resistance in cancer
Why do some cancer cells develop treatment resistance? The answer may lie in hidden “storage hubs” inside tumour cells, which create uneven drug exposure across tumours, according to new research.
Article • ECR 2026 imagines the future of the field
Enhanced by AI, but guided by humans: Radiology’s vision for 2050
Diagnostic imaging without actual images, but with sleek and shiny scanners; no more radiology and pathology departments, but virtual patient models and AI-enhanced surgical precision: At this year's European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, two leading experts envisioned 2050 as a radically different future of medicine – less Grey's Anatomy, more Star Trek. They made it clear…
Article • Developments in brain imaging for psychiatry
Radiologists explore new frontiers of the mind
Psychiatrists and neuroimaging experts gathered to explore one of the last remaining frontiers in radiology – the human mind – at the annual meeting of the French Society of Radiology (JFR) last October in Paris. Their conversation oscillated between neurons and narratives, algorithms and emotions – a vivid reminder that psychiatry is not only about understanding the brain, but about…
News • Nuclear imaging in urology
Prostate cancer: PSMA PET/CT could cut need for biopsies
A PSMA PET/CT imaging test could safely halve the number of people who need a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer following inconclusive or reassuring results from an MRI scan, new research finds.
News • Critical role of NFAT
Preventing pregnancy complications with new immune insights
A hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed: Researchers have discovered a crucial immune switch that sheds light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure.
News • Promising therapeutic approach
GLP-1 drugs could help prevent complications after heart attack
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk of further life-threatening complications, a new study finds.
News • Quantification of arterial calcifications
AI predicts heart disease risk from mammograms
Breast cancer screening could also be used to screen for cardiovascular disease, new research suggests: The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with AI analysis of mammograms.
News • Adhesive microgel-based coating
A spray-on shield to prevent transplant rejection
Korean researchers are developing a “spray shield that adheres to transplant organs” and reduces the burden on patients taking lifelong immunosuppressants to prevent transplant rejection.
News • Molecular imaging
Rheumatoid arthritis: PET/CT predicts treatment response
A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research.
News • Triple-negative breast cancer
TNBC can become treatment-resistant in more ways than one
About 50% of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients develop resistance to therapy, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Researchers found there is more than one way this can happen.
News • Imaging solutions
Fujifilm to unveil new ultrasound platforms at ECR 2026
Fujifilm Healthcare Europe will present the new Arietta DeepInsight x ultrasound technology platforms at the House of Fujifilm experience at ECR 2026: Rays of Knowledge.
Article • From ablation to neuromodulation
The new era of functional radiosurgery
Functional brain radiosurgery is an application of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), representing its newest clinical field. It is a precise, non-invasive medical technique using focused ionising radiation to precisely target specific brain structures to modulate brain function for neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, or intractable pain. The technology offers “precision without…
News • Biofilm-based resistance mechanism
Bacteria build “bunkers” to withstand antibiotic treatment
“The bacteria effectively hide in a bunker”: New research reveals a surprising mechanism used by Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to protect themselves from antibiotics.
News • Combining stem cell therapy with surgery
Spina bifida: in-utero stem cell treatment approach shows promise
Combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida, a new study has shown.
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News • Treatment approach
How to improve cancer cure rates? “Kick it while it’s down”
Although tumours may at first shrink under therapy, they often regrow or even become resistant. A new study suggests switching to a second treatment while the tumour is still responding to the first.
News • Flexible electronics implant
“Cyborg” transplant could fix diabetes damage to the pancreas
Researchers have created a ‘cyborg’ pancreas device - an ultrathin mesh of conductive wires within growing pancreatic tissue - that could open up new ways for treating diabetes.
News • Study shows stage-specific outcomes
Screening increases survival rate – even in advanced breast cancer
Study shows women with stage IV breast cancer detected through screening have a 60% chance of survival ten years after diagnosis – compared to under 20% for those not detected through screening.
News • Proof-of-principle study
Ultra low-field MRI shows promise for breast cancer screening
New research shows that using ultra-low field (ULF) MRI for breast imaging could offer an alternative to existing breast cancer screening methods and may reduce barriers to screening.
News • New sequencing technique
Classifying pediatric brain tumors with liquid biopsy and AI
Clues in the CSF: Researchers have developed the first high-precision method that can theoretically diagnose common brain tumors in children and adolescents without surgery.
News • Cerebrovascular disorders
3D imaging shows how amyloid beta plaques spread in the brain
A new type of 3D imaging reveals how amyloid β (Aβ) deposits spread along blood vessels in the human brain. This could lead to targeted therapies for Alzheimer's disease and CAA.
Article • Digital pathology and AI
Finding new biomarkers to match the biological complexity of cancer
Advances in artificial intelligence and multimodal data integration are poised to revolutionise cancer diagnostics – but significant challenges remain before these technologies can be routinely deployed in clinical practice. Professor Manuel Salto-Tellez outlined the steps needed to bridge the gap between complex tumour biology and the relatively simple biomarkers currently available, speaking…
News • 3D/4D visualization method
MRI volume rendering reveals pediatric heart defects in motion
Researchers have developed 3D volume rendering methods for cardiac MRI that display complex structures within the heart and show blood flow. This can guide treatment decisions in pediatric patients.
Article • The “invisible” population
Breast screening blind spot: Why transgender patients are falling through the cracks
Transgender patients are largely invisible in breast cancer screening statistics – and many never receive an invitation to participate in screening programmes. Guidelines exist, but awareness among referring physicians remains low. Experts say radiology departments are best positioned to lead the change by creating inclusive environments and actively reaching out to this underserved population.…
News • Research on metastasis mechanism
How ovarian cancer hijacks abdominal cells as an invasion force
Due to its rapid spread in the abdomen, ovarian cancer is often only detected at an advanced stage. Now, scientists have discovered how this cancer takes advantage of other cells for metastasis.
News • Promising trial results from Spain
Clot-dissolving drug after thrombectomy may improve stroke recovery
Even after a blood clot is removed from a large brain artery via thrombectomy, administering the thrombolytic drug alteplase to the area may improve stroke recovery, a new trial from Spain shows.
News • CTNNB1 in focus
Mutation strength may hold key to personalized cancer treatment
Not all cancer mutations are equal: new research shows that a single mutation hotspot can generate a rich diversity of tumour behaviours. This could lead to more personalised cancer treatments.
News • Sharper images, less radiation
Lung cancer management: Photon-counting CT outperforms conventional CT
A study of 200 lung cancer patients shows photon-counting CT cuts radiation by 66% and contrast agent by 27% - while delivering sharper images and better tumor detection than conventional CT.
News • Low-power architecture
Portable ultrasound sensor to enable earlier detection of breast cancer
MIT researchers have developed a miniaturized ultrasound system that could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed more often, either at home or at a doctor’s office.
News • Research on dopaminergic neurons
Immunotherapy to prevent neuron loss in Parkinson’s disease
Promising new research points to a new immunotherapy approach that could help preserve viable neurons in people with Parkinson’s disease.
News • Reusable and natural alternative
From sticky to solid: Ultrasound gel pad shows promise
Rethinking ultrasound gel: To reduce patient discomfort during sonography exams, researchers from Japan propose a natural, reusable solid pad for clearer, more comfortable imaging.
News • Two tracers, one target
Dual PET approach for personalized head and neck cancer treatment
Beyond "one-size-fits-all": A new strategy that combines two types of PET scans can guide personalized radiotherapy for head and neck cancers, according to new research.
News • Soft tissue ablation
Adapting eye-laser technology to remove cancer
Scientists have shown that a type of laser similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumours, with unprecedented accuracy.
News • Potential life-saving bridge
“Artificial lungs” keep patient alive for 48 hours until transplant
Surviving without lungs for 48 hours: Surgeons describe how they removed a patient’s infected lungs and built “artificial lungs” to keep him alive until a double lung transplant was available.
News • Exploring metastatic potential
AI predicts risk of cancer metastases
Why do some tumours spread while others remain localised? Using colon cancer cells, scientists pinpointed the criteria that influence metastasis risk, and identified a way to assess its probability.
News • In utero monitoring during surgery
New probe tracks baby's health in the uterus
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus — a feat that previously has not been possible.
News • Study explores regenerative potential
How the heart regrows muscle cells after a heart attack
Pioneering research has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiovascular disease.
News • Quantification of axonal damage
Detecting white matter injury with diffusion MRI
Non-invasive, millimetre-scale diffusion MRI (dMRI) can be used to detect morphological changes in axons – a common hallmark of a wide range of neurological disorders, new research shows.
News • Disease tolerance and infection pathogenesis
Different age, same infection treatment? Not a good idea, study finds
Should younger and older people receive different treatments for the same infection? New research suggests that age-specific treatments may be necessary in ongoing antibiotic resistance crisis.
News • Exploring the mutational landscape
Colorectal cancer: DNA testing unlocks hereditary clues
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps provides important additional information on the development of these polyps and colorectal cancer, research finds. This leads to better diagnostics and treatment.
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News • Phase III trial
Proton therapy shows survival benefit for patients with head and neck cancers
A new study shows a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers treated with proton therapy (IMPT) compared to those treated with traditional radiation therapy (IMRT).
Article • Personalised medicine
Gene-editing technologies: from lab to patient
Gene-editing technologies show great promise for medical treatments and research, with the potential to cure thousands of genetic diseases. At the 2025 World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston, leading experts explored the possibilities and challenges of these rapidly advancing tools. The case of Baby KJ Muldoon – an infant treated with a personalised CRISPR therapy developed in just seven…
News • Acellular dermal matrix for breast reconstruction
Injectable breast ‘implant’ as alternative to surgery
Researchers have developed a prototype injectable paste that could help restore breast volume after tumor removal, with less scarring and shorter healing time than current options.
News • Dynamic supramolecular peptide therapy
Injection could protect the brain after a stroke
Scientists from Northwestern University have developed an injectable regenerative nanomaterial that helps protect the brain during the vulnerable window after a stroke.
News • Drivers of gray matter injury
Multiple sclerosis: Promising biomarker linked to progression and brain inflammation
A new University of Toronto-led study has discovered a possible biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) disease progression that could help identify patients most likely to benefit from new drugs.
News • Critical areas for osteoporotic fractures
Predicting hip fractures from just 7% of the bone
To predict the risk of hip fracture, only 7% of the bone mass needs to be analysed, a new study finds. Scientists have identified these critical areas to improving diagnostic methods.
News • Tissue sample analysis
Demographic bias creeps into pathology AI, study finds
A sample of inequality: A new study shows that AI models can infer demographic information from pathology slides, leading to bias in cancer diagnosis among different populations.
News • Prevalence, changes and associated factors
How to reduce the risk of head and neck lymphedema after radiotherapy
Researchers have discovered that low physical activity is associated with a higher risk of lymphedema. They have also noted that a lymph scanner objectively measures changes in the condition.
News • Between the heart and the brain
Why cardiovascular disease and depression often develop together
Cardiovascular disease and depression do not co-occur by chance; the TO_AITION project aims to enable earlier diagnosis of comorbidity, better risk prediction and personalised treatment strategies.
News • New treatment approach
Ultrasound 'softens up' tumors before chemo
To soften up tumors prior to cancer chemotherapy, a team of researchers paired high-frequency ultrasound waves with a type of sound-responsive particle to reduce the protein content of the tumors.
News • Adaptive re-planning
Repurposed radiotherapy scans to guide prostate cancer treatment
Radiotherapy is effective against prostate cancer but can cause side effects. Using AI, scientists found that images originally taken to help position patients could also predict rectal bleeding.
News • Differentiation after radiotherapy
Brain tumour or radiation necrosis? AI can tell them apart
A novel AI-based method can distinguish between progressive brain tumours and radiotherapy-induced necrosis on advanced MRI. This could help clinicians more accurately identify and treat the issues.
News • Precision medicine
Magnetic microcatheter to improve fertility treatment
Researchers have designed a tiny robotic catheter, steered from outside using magnetic fields. The device has the potential to improve infertility treatments, without damaging delicate tissue.
News • Unintended effects
Telling women that they have dense breasts may do more harm than good
Should women be told about their high breast density as part of mammography screening? While this may sound like an obvious choice, a new study warns of unintended effects.
News • Appeal for earlier screening approaches
Alarming number of invasive breast cancers in younger women
Breast cancer – including aggressive variants – are surprisingly common in younger women, a new study shows. The findings strengthen the case for earlier, risk-tailored screening, the authors say.
News • Intestinal nervous system
Allergies: central role of the "gut brain" discovered
New insights into the intestinal nervous system – or "gut brain" – open new avenues for advancing therapies for allergies, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and irritable bowel syndrome.
News • Attenuation contrast und dark field
One X-ray, three images: new method unveils hidden features
Researchers developed an X-ray imaging method capable of revealing hidden features in a single shot. This could advance cancer detection, disease monitoring, security screening and material analysis.
Article • On a shoestring budget
Bridging the resource gap for pathology in developing countries
Delivering a pathology service in resource-constrained locations and developing countries remains a challenge. Cost is a significant barrier, as is the availability of equipment, trained staff and technical and IT support can also hinder a desire from clinicians and pathologists to give their patients a high level of service to help their diagnosis and recovery. The subject was tackled in a…
News • In vitro disease models
'Intrepid' research to advance cancer therapies
A major new initiative aims to enable the development of advanced, specific and highly reproducible human in vitro models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines.
News • UHR, PCCT, and more
Integrated imaging solutions on display at RSNA 2025
Dunlee will present its portfolio of integrated imaging solutions at RSNA 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The company will demonstrate technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic imaging applications, including developments in Ultra-High Resolution and Photon Counting CT (UHR & PCCT), components for MRI-guided breast biopsies, and onboard imaging systems for radiation therapy.
News • 3D-printable polymer
Print, stretch, implant: new material could help build artificial organs
Researchers have developed a novel 3D-printable material that is both biocompatible and highly elastic. The technology could pave the way for artificial organs and improved drug delivery systems.
News • Balloon-Assisted Bronchoscope Delivery
New technique opens route to previously unreachable lung tumors
Researchers have engineered a novel technique that uses a small balloon to gently widen the airways, and overcome the physical limitations of conventional bronchoscopy to reach deep lung tumors.
News • New cannula design
Surgical device increases range of motion in hip arthroscopy
Engineers have developed a new surgical device for hip arthroscopy which they hope will completely change procedures in the hip region, making them safer and more efficient than before.
News • Ultrasound-guided gene therapy
New approach for targeted seizure control without surgery
New hope for patients with neurological diseases: A combination of focused ultrasound and gene therapy enables targeted, nonsurgical control of seizure-relevant brain regions.
News • New targetable driver of growth found
Thyroid gland: unexpected key to prostate cancer treatment
An international research team has discovered a promising new therapeutic approach for aggressive prostate cancer – in the thyroid gland.
Article • Utilizing new strengths, fixing old weaknesses
Ultrasound update for organ imaging
Has organ imaging using ultrasound arrived at the same level as cross-sectional imaging? At the annual conference of the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM), PD Dr Corinna Trenker presented new technological developments and their diagnostic significance. Despite numerous innovations such as multiparametric protocols and AI support, she made it clear that the human factor remains one of…
News • Manganese MOF nanoparticles
New material to make MRI contrast agents greener, safer, sharper
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) serve as the basis for a novel type of MRI contrast agent, which the developers hope can outperform current agents while being less toxic for the patient.
News • Synthetic peptide hydrogels
Bioengineered bone marrow model advances leukaemia research
Using a bioengineered bone marrow model, researchers were able to provide key new information on the efficacy and safety of CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), the most common leukaemia in adults.
News • Targeted drug activation
Ultrasound-triggered chemotherapy to reduce side-effects
Researchers explore how ultrasound waves can be used to activate chemotherapy drugs only in targeted areas, offering a new path toward safer, more effective cancer treatment.
News • Neuroscience and neuroimaging
AI brain atlas brings microscopic detail to MRI scans
Researchers developed an AI-assisted brain atlas for visualization at microscopic detail using MRI scans. The tool could transform early detection of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.
Article • Risk stratification initiatives in Europe and UK
The future of breast imaging: a date with density
About 60% women in Europe enrolled in a national breast cancer screening programme who have a screening mammogram can feel reasonably confident that radiologists will be able to diagnose early-stage breast cancer. But what about the 30% categorised as having dense breasts, and the 10% who have extremely dense breasts? At the 2025 SBI (Society of Breast Imaging) Breast Imaging Symposium held in…
News • Multi-lens ultrasound arrays
4D blood flow imaging of whole organs
3D + time: a new 4D ultrasound imaging technique could both improve our understanding of the circulatory system and facilitate the diagnosis of certain blood circulation-related diseases.
Sponsored • Solutions aligned with global clinical market needs
Innovative biomedical solutions from Taipei presented at MEDICA 2025
With Taipei City Government's support, six Taipei companies will showcase innovative biotech and medical device solutions at MEDICA 2025 (Nov 17–20, Düsseldorf), advancing healthcare with speed and precision.
Article • Reshaping GI cancer care
Pathologists at the heart of precision oncology
Biomarker testing is ushering in a novel era of therapy personalisation for gastroesophageal and colorectal cancers, according to experts presenting at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in Vienna this September. During a session on state-of-the-art in gastrointestinal biomarkers, speakers outlined how targeted therapies and immunotherapies are transforming treatment options – but…
News • Nuclear medicine
PET imaging reveals which patients will (or will not) recover after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are at risk for poor functional recovery after a heart attack, according to new research.
News • Transition changes
How menopause restructures a woman’s brain
During menopause, many women experience forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and mental fatigue. A new review explores the link between brain changes during menopause and these symptoms.
News • Transformer-based learning from radiomics and clinical data
New AI model improves prediction of breast cancer recurrence
An international team has developed an AI model that brings together medical imaging data and clinical information to calculate the risk of breast cancer tumour recurrence more accurately.
Interview • Shift from biopsy to imaging
How MRI-first diagnostics are transforming prostate cancer care
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) holds great potential to spare men with suspected prostate cancer a painful biopsy. In our interview, Dr. Peter Seidensticker, Head of Medical Affairs Radiology at Bayer, outlines how MRI could be implemented as a first-line diagnostic.
News • Non-invasive structured bioink deposition
A pill-sized bioprinter could repair GI tract injuries from the inside
To help repair soft tissue injuries of the gastrointestinal tract like ulcers or hemorrhages, EPFL researchers envision a new class of device: a pill-sized, swallowable bioprinter.
News • New biomaterials
Building durable, infection-resistant implants with liquid metal
Integrating liquid metal nanomaterials into a ceramic scaffold could improve the durability and biocompatibility of orthopedic implants, while also combatting antimicrobial resistance.
News • Integration sites across anatomical sites
Where HIV hides in the body (and how to find it)
HIV manages to persist in the body for decades after infection and treatment. Now, researchers discovered that the virus cloaks itself in the DNA of infected cells using unique DNA patterns.
News • Depth-resolved fiber photometry
Tracking Alzheimer’s progression in real time
Scientists have developed a new method to track the build-up of amyloid plaques – a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease – in real time – an important step forward towards new treatments.
News • Intraoperative MRI system presented at EANS 2025
Esaote enters the field of neurosurgery
At the EANS neurosurgery congress in Vienna, Italian medical imaging company Esaote presented I-Genius, a new open MRI system designed to provide real time checks during glioma surgery.
News • Weight loss and diabetes medication
GLP-1 agonists may interfere with cancer imaging, new study finds
GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely prescribed for individuals with diabetes and weight loss. However, these medications may adversely affect the interpretation of cancer imaging, new research finds.
News • Quantitative analysis of the mammary ductal tree
Calculating breast health with branching math
Researchers have developed a tool to quickly quantify changes in the branches of mouse mammary glands. This could one day be used to detect early warning signs of breast cancer.
News • Peripheral immune tolerance
Immune system researchers receive Nobel Prize 2025 in Medicine
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded to three researchers for their insights into peripheral immune tolerance - how our immune system is kept from attacking our own body.
News • Focus on adipose tissue metabolism
Endometrial cancer: visceral fat may drive aggressiveness
Using PET/CT imaging, researchers discovered that the biological activity of visceral fat may drive the progression of endometrial cancer, offering a novel angle for diagnosis and treatment.
News • Endocrinology
European study establishes leptin reference values across age groups
International research led by Leipzig and Ulm universities creates first standardized leptin reference values for all ages and weight classes, advancing personalized medicine
News • Microbiome
Fatty acids fuel cancer-promoting gut bacteria
TU München researchers discover how chronic cellular stress changes gut microbiome composition, promoting cancer development through altered lipid metabolism.
News • Research
Stuttgart researchers enhance CRISPR for cellular analysis
University of Stuttgart scientists develop enhanced CRISPR technique that makes genetic loss-of-function analyses more efficient and reproducible for medical research.
News • AI-supportred tissue engineering
3D bioprinting to solve donor organ shortage
To tackle the shortage of donor organs, researchers have developed a 3D printer that doesn’t just print implantable tissues, it also sees and even co-designs parts of organs.
News • Response to changes in pH levels
‘Artificial cartilage’ releases drugs to counter arthritis flare-ups
A squishy new ‘artificial cartilage’ material could improve arthritis treatments by releasing anti-inflammatory drugs in response to a flare-up.
News • EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer
NSCLC: Surgical combination therapy may prolong disease control
In metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), targeting residual disease through surgery can extend the benefits of EGFR TKI therapy beyond standard monotherapy, a new study finds.
News • Evaluating tadiotheranostic targets
Endometrial cancer: new markers for PET imaging
Researchers explored two promising new biomarkers as potential radiotheranostic targets for endometrial cancer. This could help identify patients who are likely to respond to targeted therapeutics.
News • In situ printing of biodegradable implants
Fixing bone fractures with a glue gun? Not as crazy as it sounds
Historically, implants to repair bone fractures have been made of metal, donor bone, or 3D-printed material. Now, scientists propose an in-situ printing approach - using a modified glue gun.
News • New method to study embryonic implantation
Improving the odds for assisted reproduction
Assisted reproductive technologies like IVF are held back by the fact that more than half of all embryos fail to implant into the uterus. Now, new research explores ways to improve these odds.
News • Reliability of mammography analysis
AI still misses 14% of advanced breast cancer cases, study finds
AI may be effective at detecting advanced breast cancer in mammograms, but current models still lack reliability. New research from Korea suggests that up to 14% of invasive cases are missed.
News • Materials science meets medicine
Exploring why implants fail in the body
Even though many implants such as artificial joints and pacemakers are made of titanium, they occasionally break – but why? A researcher is investigating implant failure and how to prevent it.
News • Biomaterial research
Parkinson's disease: hydrogel and acupuncture approach shows promise
A biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture could help restore motor function and protect brain neurons in Parkinson’s disease models.
News • Prediction of treatment sensitivity
Personalising prostate cancer treatment through molecular testing
A new study shows that a gene expression test on routinely collected prostate tissue can help guide therapy choices for prostate cancer patients whose cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
News • Optical technique
AI-assisted autofluorescence imaging to early detect colorectal cancer
An advanced imaging method that uses the natural glow of tissues could help detect subtle differences in the tissue’s biochemistry, offering a way to earlier detect colorectal cancer via endoscopy.
News • Bacterial buildup to myocardial infarction
Heart attacks may be triggered by infection, study finds
An unexpected trigger for heart attack: Researchers show that dormant bacteria can contribute to atherosclerotic plaques and fatal myocardial infarction, effectively making it an infectious disease.
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Tradition meets the future in histopathology - experience it with Sakura Finetek at ECP 2025
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Article • From H&E to multiplex
Self-learning AI: a boost for digital pathology
Self-learning artificial intelligence approaches are offering a number of advantages for digital pathology when compared to established AI options. The benefits, which range from greater speed and capacitive flexibility to ‘wholly interpretable’ analyses, were outlined at the Digital Pathology and AI Congress in London.
News • Patient-specific dose quantification
New method to protect blood during radiotherapy
A newly developed method to accurately quantify how much radiation is absorbed by the blood during cancer treatment could lead to more personalised, preventive, and safer radiotherapy.
News • Discovery of tumour indicating morphological changes
Prostate cancer: AI finds changes missed by pathologists
Men assessed as healthy may still have an early form of prostate cancer. Using AI, researchers found signs that were missed in more than 80% of samples of men who later developed cancer.
News • Fluorescent 18F-PET imaging
Dual-mode PET tracer lets surgeons see – and hear – prostate cancer
Tracer molecules serve to provide visual guidance in nuclear medicine, but a new molecule could give surgeons additional audio cues to help them locate prostate cancer tumors and metastases.
News • Evidence-generated sockets
Data-driven designs to improve prosthetic legs
Researchers have developed a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs which could lead to better fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost.
News • Preventing maternal death
CT-based indicator helps predict life-threatening postpartum bleeding
Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death. A new method could help predict which women experiencing severe bleeding after giving birth most likely need life-saving interventions.
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Better and more affordable care through medical imaging AI
Henkjan Huisman has been appointed Professor of AI Guided Imaging at Radboud UMC/Radboud University. With a focus on AI applications in medical imaging, his goal is to provide better and more affordable care.
News • SEBS material safety
New artificial heart valve passes long-term test in animals
An artificial heart valve made from SEBS, a new type of highly durable and biocompatible plastic, could be a step closer to use in humans, following a successful long-term safety test in animals.
