Diagnostic advance

New AI assisted device could soon replace traditional stethoscope

A stethoscope is one of a doctor's most important instruments, but there haven't been any fundamental improvements in the device itself since the 1960s. Now, researchers at Aalto University have…

iQmax® EMS & TENS Wearable technology

AFC Addresses WFH Health Issues and Paradigm Shifts

Leading functional & smart textile manufacturer Asiatic Fiber Corporation (AFC) introduces advanced wearable technology for electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): (EMS module / E-massage module) of the iQmax® series at the international trade fair MEDICA 2021, which will be held in Germany from November 15th to 18th.

Radiology approach

Watch your back! Spinal imaging in trauma

Spinal trauma imaging is one of the most pressured and challenging areas radiologists face as they seek to assess the extent of injuries to patients. The issue was tackled in detail at the British Institute of Radiology virtual congress by spinal imaging specialist Professor Elizabeth Dick, who focused on different approaches and protocols for a range of levels of spinal injury and discussed how best to assess and image them, which modalities to use, and the key factors to consider. In her presentation “Watch your back! – an approach to spinal imaging in trauma,” she explored imaging of thoraco-lumbar and cervical spine injury.

Laboratory equipment

MolGen opens new UK office

DNA / RNA extraction technology, system, products and kits for human and animal diagnostics, agriculture, aquaculture, pharma and biotech solutions provider MolGen B.V., announces the recent opening…

Cancer imaging

PET/MRI offers significant patient benefits

PET/MRI is offering new opportunities for assessing cancer patients at various points along the care pathway with its ability to assess different biological processes and to increase specificity. The…

Relapse research

Multiple myeloma: Tracking down resistant cancer cells

In multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, relapse almost always occurs after treatment. Initially, most patients respond well to therapy. However, as the disease progresses, resistant cancer…

Intra-nasal administration

Microrobots for treating neurological diseases

The joint research team of Prof. Hongsoo Choi (DGIST) & Prof. Sung Won Kim (Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital), developed an hNTSC-based microrobot for minimally invasive delivery into the brain tissue…

Osteoporosis

An ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

Researchers have developed an ultra-thin wireless device, called osseosurface electronic, that grows to the surface of bone and could someday help physicians monitor bone health and healing over long…

Latest headlines

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Collections

Focus topic

Interoperability: finding the missing link

Finding the common denominator is the goal of interoperability. Whether between research and clinical application, between medical disciplines such as laboratory medicine and radiology or between…

Focus on radiology

Breast imaging

From Mammography to Tomosynthesis - breast imaging is crucial in cancer screening and diagnosis. Keep up-to-date with research news, medical applications, and background information on breast imaging.

Clinical pathology

Focus on mass spectrometry

Mass spectrometry is pushing the boundaries of clinical pathology. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, developments, and background information on the technique.

Mass spectrometry

Mass spectrometry goes handheld

A pen to pin down the fringes of cancer

Mass spectrometry – a powerful tool for analysing the molecular composition of a tissue sample – is invaluable during cancer surgery. However, mass spectrometers are complex and unwieldy, and…

Patient response testing

New method predicts which cancer therapies work (and which don't)

A new technology that can study which therapies will work on patients with solid cancerous tumours has been developed by scientists at University College London (UCL). Researchers say the tool, which…

Leading cause for blindness

Breakthrough in research on age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in developed countries affecting seven million in total in Germany, from which 500,000 people are suffering from late…

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.

Heard at JFR 2021

Women in interventional radiology take center stage

Gender-specific benefits of women should have a greater impact in interventional radiology. But also, the field should see more women practicing the craft. This was one of the main take-home benefits…

Hybrid imaging

‘We need to drive standardisation in scanning’

During our interview with Professor Regina Beets-Tan, President of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), we asked about possible future developments in cancer imaging. Beets-Tan unhesitatingly…

Better quality

Machine learning improves photoacoustic microscopy images

Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis found a way to significantly reduce the noise and maintain image quality while reducing the laser energy needed…

Products from Radbook

Fluoroscopy

Canon – Plessart EX8

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Surgical II-C-Arms

Ziehm – Solo

Ziehm Imaging GmbH

PET-CT

Siemens Healthineers - Biograph Vision Quadra*

Siemens Healthineers

Artificial Intelligence

Hitachi - Diagnostic Image Support Solutions

Hitachi Medical Systems Europe (Holding) AG

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INTERMEDICAL SRL

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.

Finding solutions

$ 1.8 million to stop AMR

Experts predict that without intervention, the problem of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections could be catastrophic by 2050, killing nearly 10 million people each year.

Lesions

'Virtual histology' may reduce need for skin biopsies

A 'new technology shows promise by analyzing images of suspicious-looking lesions and quickly producing a detailed, microscopic image of the skin, bypassing several standard steps typically used for…

Laboratory productivity

Outlook: Lab automation in 2021

Innovations in technology continue to improve clinical laboratory productivity. Total lab automation systems are responding to dramatic growth in internet-driven streamlined processes.

Products from Labbook

Infectious Disease

Improve Medical – SARS-CoV-2 Test Kit (Real-time PCR)

Improve Medical

Automation & sample processing

Sarstedt - Sort Connect

SARSTEDT AG & CO. KG

Automation & sample processing

Hologic – Novodiag System

Hologic, Inc.

Clinical Chemistry

Mindray – BS-240Pro Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd

Blood Glucose

Greiner – VACUETTE FC Mix tube

Greiner Bio-One

Blood Cell Counter

Lifotronic – Auto 3-part Hematology Analyzer AC 310

Lifotronic Technology Co., Ltd

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.

Oncology

Tumor blood vessel a target to treat glioblastoma?

A novel protein regulator of tumor angiogenesis, TMEM230, was recently characterized by researchers to have a role in tumor development and vascularization, with potential as a target for anti-tumor…

mhealth

'Surgery selfies' could spot serious infections early

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early identification of infections, a study has found.

Lights in the OR

New lighting solution improves illumination of surgical cavities

Vivo Surgical’s Klaro™ in vivo lighting device is designed to improve surgical illumination and provide a clearer view of surgical cavities. Developed in partnership with SingHealth –…

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.

Tradefair trends and topics

Taiwan goes face-to-face at Medica 2021

Virtual insights, telehealth devices portable imaging solutions and innovative approaches to endoscopy - at this year's Medica, Taiwanese companies again showcased their latest products. Even with a…

Tradefair conclusion

Medica 2021 exceeded expectation, say organisers

After the four-day run, organisers of Medica and Compamed express their satisfaction with the results of the events in Düsseldorf. From 15 to 18 November 2021, the world’s leading information and…

Industry in Hall 15

French performance textiles for health

Techtera (Hall 15 / G10), the innovation cluster for the French textile industry, presents the technical textile solutions for healthcare applications. Textiles are versatile and offer numerous…

Health IT

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

Underestimated risk

Cybersecurity threat to remote monitoring devices

Remote monitoring devices and pacemakers supporting patients with conditions such as heart failure could be vulnerable to cyberattack, according to a leading expert. While acknowledging the overall…

IT security

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructures on the rise

Some ten years ago, it was unthinkable that virtually all company data was stored in the Cloud. Now it’s what almost every company does. However, the increasing complexity of corporate IT…

Pre-, post- and interoperative

Wearable devices in the surgical environment

Wearable technology has become an important part of medicine, from tracking vital signs to disease diagnosis. In surgery, wearable technologies can now assist, augment, and provide a means of patient…

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.

New AI reveals

What is in our cells?

Artificial intelligence-based technique reveals previously unknown cell components that may provide new clues to human development and disease.

Drug delivery research

Nanoparticles to help cross the blood-brain barrier

Treating diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s is a challenge because drugs have to be able to cross the blood–brain barrier. As a result, the doses administered must be high and only a…

Gender equality in clinical trials

Women in Covid-19 research: a good start, but...

There has been a "positive shift" in inclusive gender practices in Covid-19 vaccine research, but there is still room for improvement, experts say. Women have been equally recruited and…

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