Article • Opioid and alcohol-related disorders in healthcare

Managing inpatients with substance abuse disorders

The number of patients with substance abuse disorders who are admitted to hospitals as inpatients has been steadily increasing. Hospitalists attending SHM Converge 2025, the annual meeting of the…

News • Estimation of nodule malignancy risk

Lung cancer screening: AI to reduce false positives

Misinterpreting the malignancy risk of lung nodules often results in high false-positive rates, unnecessary follow-ups, increased patient anxiety and healthcare costs. A new study suggests that AI…

Article • Virology

HIV genome integration mechanism decoded by German researchers

German researchers discover how HIV selects genome integration targets using RNA:DNA hybrids as guides, revealing new therapeutic approaches for controlling viral reservoirs.

Article • Hospitalists explore diagnostic and therapeutic adjustments

Dual challenge: Managing critical care of the pregnant inpatient

Hospitalists face a dual challenge when a critically ill pregnant patient is admitted to a hospital: providing safe and effective treatment for both mother and fetus. Pregnancy causes physiologic changes as well as anatomical ones, which complicates the assessment and medical management of pregnant women. At the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) in Las Vegas, an expert discussed why hospitalists must draw on a variety of skills when treating pregnant inpatients.

Collections

Article • Research, diagnostics, therapy

Focus on prostate cancer

Prostate cancer (PCa) is not only one of the most common, but also one of the deadliest types of cancer in men. Diagnostics are correspondingly sophisticated, from imaging via ultrasound or MRI to…

Article • Focus on treatment and research news

Chemotherapy: effective against cancer, at a cost

Chemotherapy is used against various cancers and is often consideres as a last resort – especially if the cancer has metastasised. Since chemotherapy agents can cause severe side effects, research…

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.

News • Educational and research collaboration

Ultrasound and 3D planning to enhance surgical training

Imaging specialist Fujifilm Healthcare Europe and the research and training institute IRCAD France have announced a collaboration focused on surgical education and research programs.

News • Computed Tomography

European debut for new Canon modular CT system

Canon announces the launch of the Aquilion One / Insight Edition 160, a new addition to its computed tomography (CT) portfolio. The new system made its debut at Röntgenveckan (Stockholm, Sweden).

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.

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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.

News • Kinetic analysis of therapeutics

How boron may point the way to better therapies for head and neck cancer

A new technique has measured boron in individual cancer cells for the first time, enabling researchers to better understand how drugs act to kill tumours in some cancers.

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 • 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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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.

News • Intensive medicine

Ultrasound-guided cannulation for safer vein access

Performed inaccurately, cannulation of major veins is associated with complications like pneumothorax or artery puncture. Chinese researchers propose a new ultrasound-guided method for more accuracy.

News • Breathing device reduces risk of death

Study highlights benefits of CPAP in people with type 2 diabetes and OSA

People with both type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea have a higher risk of death, but treatment with CPAP may reduce that risk by around 26%, a new study finds.

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.

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.

News • Hurdles for AI implementation

What's holding back the digital transformation of NHS healthcare

Digital transformation, including AI, is key to improving healthcare services - but this may be easier said than done: A new UK study identifies hurdles for AI implementation in NHS hospitals.

Article • On the hunt for skilled personnel

Staff shortage in the medical lab: solutions for a growing challenge

Shortages of skilled staff is creating challenges in medical laboratories across Europe. Many workers are nearing retirement age with numerous hospital laboratories having unfilled positions and…

Article • Digital support for the women’s health agenda

Bridging the gender health gap

Digital technology is being harnessed to support the women’s health agenda in the UK and address issues of equity and access to healthcare through a range of innovative initiatives. Delegates to…

IT/Tech

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

News • Autonomous imaging systems

Virtual avatars inspire trust in ultrasound robots

An ultrasound examination performed by a robot can cause distress in some patients. Munich researchers have now developed a VR avatar system that makes the process feel more human.

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 • Flying lifesavers

Sending defibrillator drones to respond to cardiac arrests

A new study demonstrates drones can deliver life-saving AEDs in just minutes from an emergency call – potentially doubling survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

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.

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 • Integrating technology into care

AI can help older adults gather more accurate blood pressure readings at home

Use of an AI voice agent to prompt self-reported blood pressure readings may help improve accuracy of at-home blood pressure measures and patient outcomes in older patients with hypertension.

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.

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