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News • Patient history analysis

AI helps GPs detect lung cancer 4 months earlier

GPs may soon be able to identify patients with an increased risk of lung cancer up to 4 months earlier with an algorithm created by researchers based on the data of more than half a million patients.

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From Medical Tech to Traditional Remedies: Explore the 137th Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the “Canton Fair”, is the World’s No.1 Expo in terms of scale. Canton Fair will see its 137th session to be held from April 15 to May 5, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. The Health & Medicine Sector of 137th Canton Fair, to be staged from May 1-May 5, will have 1000+ exhibitors with thousands of new products.

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Sponsored • Laboratory automation

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In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, efficiency and accuracy are essential in overcoming workload challenges. Pathology laboratories are under pressure to keep up with growing demands, all while ensuring standardised, consistent and high-quality results. 

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News • Prognostic role of IPMNs

Nodules key to avoid unneccessary pancreatic cancer surgery

Pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) are seen as a precursor of pancreatic cancer. However, not all patients need to undergo surgery. A recent study may help patients with IPMNs to avoid unnecessary surgery.

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News • Else Kröner Excellence Grants 2025

Building bridges for US medical researchers

Working conditions for scientists in the field of medicine are becoming increasingly difficult in the USA. A new funding initiative offers outstanding scientists a new perspective in Germany.

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Article • Insights and perspectives presented at ECR 2025

Nuclear medicine: Innovations, challenges, and new horizons

Nuclear medicine (NM), one of the more mature technologies of diagnostic imaging, has been experiencing a rebirth in innovation and interest. The increasing prevalence of cancer, in part the result…

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Article • Exploring imaging advances and their impact on radiographers

‘The future of breast MRI is bright’

Breast MRI has emerged as a powerful diagnostic tool, particularly for women with dense breast tissue where traditional mammography faces limitations. In her presentation at ECR 2025, radiographer Hanna Kalliomäki highlighted several technological advances transforming breast cancer detection and diagnosis. From time-saving abbreviated protocols and AI-assisted analysis to contrast-free diffusion techniques and molecular imaging, these techniques are reshaping how radiographers approach breast cancer screening and diagnosis.

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Article • Diagnostic imaging

Ultrasound/Sonography

Ultrasound imaging is primarily known from prenatal care, but sonography is also used in many other places: it is just as indispensable for examining the thyroid and abdomen as it is in cardiology.…

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Article • Focus on radiology

PACS: the central node of imaging

Radiology without a picture archiving and communication system has become unthinkable: It records and sorts image data, controls access to the files – and gains traction also in other specialties.

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Article • Cerebral insights

The brain: mysterious grey matter

More than 80 billion neurons, trillions of synapses and almost 6 kilometres of neural pathways: The brain is an anatomical masterpiece – and still puzzles science. Keep reading to find out about…

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 • Trust in technology

Patients open to AI support in mammography

Despite their improving diagnostic accuracy, medical AI systems are often met with skepticism by radiologists. Their patients, however, seem more inclined to embrace this technology, a study shows.

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News • Sputum-free, rapid alternative for TB detection

POCT AI-guided lung ultrasound boosts tuberculosis diagnosis

Despite previous global declines, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise again. A new AI-powered lung ultrasound shows promise in improving diagnostic performance of TB.

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News • Brain MRI analysis

AI tool tracks effectiveness of multiple sclerosis treatments

A new AI tool can extract key information from brain MRI scans of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. This could be used to improve disease and treatment response monitoring.

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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 • Fibroblasts promote tumor growth and spread

Study explores reasons behind high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, partly due to its tumor microenvironment, known as the stroma. Now, a study has identified a new key factor contributing to this feature.

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News • Blood-based marker P-tau217

Simple, yet effective way to early detect Alzheimer's disease

A new, simpler and cheaper analytical method for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease could help bring blood tests into the healthcare system globally, according to a new study.

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News • Mechanopathology

'Dengue-on-a-chip' to study infection mechanisms

Due to the effects of climate change, dengue is spreading worldwide. Now, researchers have developed a 'dengue-on-a-chip' model that helps study the virus more effectively.

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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 • Carotid artery stenosis

After stroke: new approach favors medication over surgery

A risky carotid artery operation may no longer be necessary for patients who suffer a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing, research suggests. Instead, medication-only treatment may also be viable.

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News • Trial on selective surgery omission

Invasive breast cancer: surgery not always necessary, study finds

Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and standard radiotherapy, new research finds.

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News • Landmark surgery trial

Gastric bypass, sleeve or band? Study weighs up surgical options for severe obesity

Severe obesity comes with serious health risks, which can be reduced with metabolic and bariatric surgery. Now, a landmark study reveals which operation is most effective or cost-effective.

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 • Healthcare communication

Don't call it diabetes: Campaign for life-saving name change

Arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) is a rare condition affecting the body's water management. However, it is also known under a different name – this can lead to fatal mix-ups.

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News • Threat to medical device availability

Cardiologists call for urgent MDR revision

While the Medical Device Regulation was designed to enhance safety and quality, its complexity and certification costs threaten the availability of vital devices. Cardiologists urge for revision.

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Prof. Pinar Bor

Focus on women’s quality of life

Pinar Bor is a clinical professor of gynecology at the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University, where she conducts research aimed at improving the quality of life for women suffering…

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 • Multipurpose radionuclide identification device

Handheld detector is a "Swiss Army knife" for radiation safety

Radiation safety experts developed a multi-purpose detector with a wide range of tools for different uses into a small package. For example, the detector detects all four kinds of ionizing radiation.

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Article • Conversational AI in medicine

How to teach an LLM to think like a clinician

While generative AI shows immense potential for healthcare, a critical reliability issue lurks beneath the surface: LLMs don't think like doctors do, a data science expert explained at the…

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News • Affordable, wearable solution

Vibrating glove to help treat Parkinson's disease

Using vibrations to help people living with Parkinson's disease regain motor control: Engineering students have created a special glove that aims to reduce the symptoms of the condition.

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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Dr Ari Melnick

A new chapter in leukaemia and hematologic disease research

Dr Ari Melnick has been appointed the new Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute by the Board of Trustees. The institute specialises in biomedical research and precision medicine…

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News • Plasmonic nanorods

Golden eyes: restoring vision with nanoparticles

A new study suggests that gold nanoparticles — thousands of times thinner than a human hair — might one day help restore vision in people with macular degeneration and other retinal disorders.

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News • Bioengineered scaffolds

New hydrogel to improve CAR T immunotherapy

Researchers developed biomimetic materials inspired by lymph nodes, which could improve cancer immunotherapy. The study highlights the potential of bioengineered scaffolds for cell-based therapies.

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