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News • Detection of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)

Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival

A new blood test that detects a specific brain protein may help doctors determine the type of a stroke faster and allow them to start safe treatment for people before they get to the hospital.

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Sponsored • System installation in Essen

PET/CT premiere in Germany for advanced cancer diagnostics

The installation of a state-of-the-art digital PET/CT scanner in Essen marks the German debut for the technology of United Imaging. The device is designed to deliver precision diagnostics at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evang and the private nuclear medicine clinic Nukmed, a premier cancer care institution.

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Sponsored • Endoscopy disinfection system • MKHYG-5037EN-EMEA

Extensive testing demonstrates the efficiency of the Pentax Medical PlasmaTyphoon™+

Patient safety is at the heart of every medical advancement, and technologies like endoscopes have been pivotal in transforming surgery by enabling minimally invasive procedures. This evolution has…

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News • Research project NEUROGATE

Holographic endoscope illuminates the brain

“A turning point in neuroscience,” say developers about a holographic endoscope that peers deep into the brain through an optical fiber – minimally invasive and with subcellular resolution.

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News • Concerning discovery

New antibiotics can develop resistance before even hitting the market

Two recent studies find that resistance can develop against new antibiotics even before they are widely used, compromising their effectiveness from the start.

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Article • From chatbot to medical assistant

Generative AI: prompt solutions for healthcare?

Anyone who has exchanged a few lines of dialogue with a large language model (LLM), will probably agree that generative AI is an impressive new breed of technology. Beyond their use as chatbots, LLMs show great potential in addressing some of the most urgent challenges in healthcare. At the Medica tradefair in Düsseldorf, several expert sessions were dedicated to the topic of generative AI, its potential medical applications and current caveats.

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Article • In-depth

Focus on digital pathology

Digital pathology opens up a whole new world of possibilities in diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of diseases. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, medical applications, and background…

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Article • Research, diagnostics, treatments

Focus on breast cancer

Breast cancer (breast carcinoma; often abbreviated as BRCA) is the most common cancer in women in many countries and the cancer with the highest mortality rate. The diagnostic and therapeutic options…

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News • Research, diagnostics, therapies

Focus on stroke

Strokes are among the most common cause of death worldwide and one of the most common causes of disability. Mortality rates are decreasing due to improving care. Nevertheless, experts expect the…

Diagnostic imaging

Radiology, sonography and beyond: Keep reading to find out how imaging techniques like MRI, CT and ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of diseases and the guidance of medical procedures.

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News • Promising imaging agents

Alzheimer's disease: New radiotracers for better detection

Two new radiotracers outperform the current FDA-approved tracer for detecting Alzheimer's disease, showing higher binding to affected tissue and greater selectivity for identifying tau tangles.

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News • Neuro-Oncology

Why late-stage breast cancer patients should receive routine brain MRI screening

Late-stage breast cancer patients are more often affected by brain metastases than previously believed, a new study finds. The researchers suggest that MRI screening guidelines should reflect this.

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News • Coronary computed tomography angiography

CCTA routine scans prevent thousands of heart attacks, study finds

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) 3D imaging of the heart greatly contributes to preventing heart attacks, compared to standard tests, a new study finds.

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Laboratory/pathology

From clinical chemistry to digital pathology: Read more about how modern medical laboratories and procedures in pathology play a vital role in the detection and prevention of diseases and in medical research.

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News • Recent detections cause concern

Polio return to Europe: call for urgent action

Europe has been polio-free since 2002 – but a recent surge in poliovirus detections across several European countries shows that the threat from this vastly-forgotten disease is over, warn experts.

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News • Successful clinical validation

Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers have clinically validated a previously developed urine test for prostate cancer screening, which can potentially bypass invasive procedures among men who are unlikely to benefit.

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News • Reactive glial responses

Mapping the brain's self-healing ability after stroke

Helping the brain repair itself after a stroke: A new study based on unique tissue samples from Denmark's Brain Bank may pave the way for new treatments that support brain regeneration.

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Treatment

Medical innovations are rapidly expanding therapy options for many diseases. Keep reading to find more information on new therapies, surgical techniques, effective medication and patient care.

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News • Relatable characters as communication gateway

How comic book heroes and villains could help cope with childhood trauma

The world of comic book heroes and villains is filled with trauma of all kinds. A new study explores how these tales of hardship can help find better treatments for mental health issues in children.

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News • Outbreak response study

Hepatitis E vaccination: 2 out of 3 doses still effective in an epidemic

The vaccine to protect against Hepatitis E is given in a 3-dose regimen. However, in an epidemic setting, two doses have also proven effective, a new study shows.

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News • Catheter-based approach

New method aims to "steam away" prostate cancer

Steam eliminates wrinkles and germs, but can it destroy cancer cells too? A multisite clinical trial explores the potential of a water vapor system using steam to kill prostate cancer cells.

Management

Time to bring out the white collars: Read more about the economy and politics of health as well as optimised hospital and patient management.

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News • Research on medical communication

How healthcare can address vaccine hesitancy

The WHO lists vaccine hesitancy as a major threat to global health, but what exactly is it, and how can it be addressed? New research into these questions could open up ways to approach this issue.

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News • Prevention, detection, response

EU action plan to increase healthcare cybersecurity

Better protection against cybercrime, more efficient threat deterrence: The European Commission has presented an EU action plan to bolster the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers.

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News • Digital health competence education

SUSA: developing sustainable healthcare across Europe

"This is a pivotal moment for European healthcare education," says project leader Minna Isomursu about the start of SUSA, a collaboration to advance sustainable practices in healthcare.

IT/Tech

From AI-based image analysis to virtual therapies: Find out how digitalisation and cutting-edge IT solutions advance the medical landscape.

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News • From CT to prototype

Designing 3D printed surgical guides for cardiovascular surgeries

Patient-specific 3D printed surgical guides could provide a clear visual aid that helps cardiac surgeons locate key treatment areas on the heart, such as the optimal location to build the bypass vein.

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Video • Miniaturisation milestone

Sub-millimetre robot for interventional diagnosis and treatment

Less than a millimetre: the world's smallest biomedical robot is designed for imaging, sampling, drug delivery, and laser ablation. The developers highlight potential new clinical applications.

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News • Self-diagnosis survey

Health data: monitored by many, shared by few

A survey found that many Americans use a device to monitor their heart, but few share that data with their doctor. Cardiologists explain when findings should be discussed with a medical professional.

Research

When scientific curiosity paves the way for improved healthcare: Read more about promising studies and trials that lead to more effective drugs, procedures as well as medical guidelines.

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News • Structural research

Researchers use “hallmarks of cancer” to understand tumour growth

“What is a tumour?” Researchers explore tumour architecture as a valuable source of information to understand tumour dynamics and predict its sensitivity to anticancer drugs.

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News • Exploring the role of P2X7

Preventing epilepsy after traumatic brain injury

Traumatic brain injury can lead to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). Researchers focus on a specific brain receptor to better understand and prevent PTE in at-risk patients.

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News • Pyroptosis propagation

Sepsis, or death by lethal message

Dying cells prick their neighbors with a lethal message. This may worsen sepsis, Vijay Rathinam and colleagues report. Their findings could lead to a new understanding of this dangerous illness.

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