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News • Chronic neurological disorder

Researchers identify early signs of Parkinson's in the blood

Researchers report on decisive steps towards an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease: a newly discovered biomarker in the blood could open a window of opportunity for future treatment.

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News • Medical equipment

Endoscope receives balloon control upgrade

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe has announced a new upgrade for its EN-840T therapeutic double balloon enteroscope, which enables single-switch control of the PB-30 balloon control unit directly from the…

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Estonia – driving digital health transformation

While digital health remains fragmented across much of Europe, one EU member state has already connected its system end to end – and continues to push the boundaries.

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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.

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News • Recovery in patient's home

Telerehabilitation for “cognition-first” approach to stroke rehab

Most stroke rehabilitation programs are urban-based and focus on physical symptoms, leaving rural patients underserved and cognitive issues under-addressed. A new approach aims to tackle both gaps.

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Article • From promise to practice

Healthcare AI's trust issues (and what it takes to overcome them)

The promise of AI in healthcare is enormous – however, most who have actually worked with today's models will agree that the technology is not quite there yet. At MEDICA, a panel of AI experts…

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Article • From observation to action

The rise of agentic AI in pathology

Computational pathology is becoming increasingly important in helping deliver precision medicine to a wider range of patients. Experts at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in Vienna discussed how algorithms can optimise laboratory workflows, generate stronger evidence for molecular tumour boards, and enhance clinical trial design.

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Article • 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…

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Article • Awareness

Focus on cancer

From solid tumors to metastatic carcinomas and leukemia: cancer is among the most common causes of death. Keep reading for latest developments in early detection, staging, therapy and research.

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Article • Information channel

Sustainability in healthcare

The time when 'going green' in healthcare only referred to the colour of surgical gowns are long past: reducing CO₂ emissions, improving waste management and saving energy are essential for modern…

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 • 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.

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Article • Low-field imaging from Shanghai: engineering portable precision

Moving MRI closer to the patient – one hand-pushed scanner at a time

Can a full MRI scanner be shrunk to fit through a hospital door, moved by hand, and still produce diagnostic images – including 3D and DWI sequences? At the ESMRMB 2025 Congress in Marseille,…

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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 • Residual lung abnormality

Promising biomarker detects lingering lung damage after Covid-19

A new study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus has found changes in the blood after Covid-19 that might pinpoint patients at risk of ongoing lung disease.

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News • Liquid handling

New solution for low-volume dispensing presented at SLAS 2026

Analytik Jena will be presenting new automation solutions for laboratory workflows at the SLAS 2026 International Conference & Exhibition (February 7–11). A particular highlight is the launch…

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News • Plasmid-specific ecological adaptation

How antimicrobial resistance spreads from gut bacteria to hospital superbugs

Researchers have uncovered how a high-risk class of genetic vectors can efficiently spread antibiotic resistance within the gut, enabling even highly virulent bacteria to acquire drug resistance.

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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 • 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.

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News • Anthracycline cardiotoxicity

Common chemo drug increases risk of heart damage, study finds

A widely used chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatments can cause heart damage, new research shows. This could be used to adapt treatment regimens - especially in patients with high blood pressure.

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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).

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 • PRO in oncology

Giving patients a voice: How self-reported data improves cancer treatment

Integrating the patient’s voice: A new study shows access to patient-reported outcome (PRO) data improves the consistency of the evaluation of treatment-related side effects in patients with cancer.

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News • From bird flu to pandemic

How Europe can prepare for avian flu spillover

In response to rising H5N1 avian influenza cases in Europe, a new framework aims to help countries detect and respond to spillover to humans – from enhanced surveillance to pandemic preparedness.

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News • Global rise in infectious diseases

'Creeping catastrophe': New study warns of health impact of climate change

Climate change, poverty, and drug resistance are combining to create an escalating health crisis that could become a ‘creeping catastrophe’ if left unaddressed, a new international study finds.

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 • 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.

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Article • The 2025 Kraft Prize for Excellence and Innovation in Community Health

Harnessing AI to serve the medically underserved

The Kraft Center for Community Health has launched a new prize to recognise organisations using technology to transform healthcare access for underserved populations. At the 2025 World Medical…

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News • Increased use in EHR and patient messaging

Emojis in medical communication: opportunities and pitfalls

☺️💊📞: Emojis are increasingly used in patient communication, a new study finds. This can help build trust and emphasize critical information, but may also lead to misunderstanding.

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 • Maternal health

Stroke symptoms often go unrecognized in pregnant women

Severe headache, neck pain or confusion: More than 25% of pregnant women suffering non-specific stroke symptoms sought care but were misdiagnosed, University of Pittsburgh research finds.

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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.

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News • Maternal health

Pregnancy puts stroke survivors at increased risk of recurrence

Women who had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) are twice as likely to have another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a new study.

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