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News • Quantification of arterial calcifications

AI predicts heart disease risk from mammograms

Breast cancer screening could also be used to screen for cardiovascular disease, new research suggests: The risk of serious or fatal heart disease can be predicted with AI analysis of mammograms.

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News • tRNA reprogramming mechanism identified

New therapeutic target to curb coronavirus spread

Coronaviruses can generate new variants capable of infecting humans after circulating in animal reservoirs. Researchers develop broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to curb the spread of these pathogens.

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Pharmaceutical Press shares the most common types of medication errors

In this on-demand webinar, participants will learn how to safely administer drugs to patients with swallowing difficulties or enteral feeding tubes, including injectable drug compatibility.

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News • Adhesive microgel-based coating

A spray-on shield to prevent transplant rejection

Korean researchers are developing a “spray shield that adheres to transplant organs” and reduces the burden on patients taking lifelong immunosuppressants to prevent transplant rejection.

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News • Substance use among healthare professionals

Doctors on drugs (and how it affects patient care)

Alcohol, cannabis and psychostimulants: A new study explores how healthcare professionals perceive that their own substance use affects their work.

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Article • Beyond drugs and surgery

Radiation for joint pain? Study validates low-dose approach for knee osteoarthritis

The concept of using radiotherapy for osteoarthritis may seem counterintuitive for many clinicians. Yet a well-designed randomised controlled trial presented at the 2025 ASTRO Annual Meeting in San Francisco suggests that low-dose radiotherapy deserves a closer look. The findings add robust evidence to a therapeutic approach that has long been underutilised outside of German-speaking countries.

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Article • Focus on radiology

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Imaging without ionising radiation: MRI uses magnetic fields to look inside the body. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, medical applications, and background information on MR imaging.

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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…

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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.

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 • Molecular imaging

Rheumatoid arthritis: PET/CT predicts treatment response

A new targeted PET/CT tracer can detect treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients in as little as four weeks, and potentially even at the start of treatment, according to new research.

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Article • Support for clinicians beyond initial diagnosis

Enhancing breast imaging with AI

Artificial intelligence has a critical role to play in supporting clinicians beyond the initial breast cancer diagnosis. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting…

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Video • "A Small Handle, a Big Impact"

How the get up® Transfer Aid Supports Patients & Staff in Radiology

“A small handle with a big impact.” Radiographers at Rheinland Klinikum Neuss in Germany report measurable physical relief in daily patient transfers thanks to the ceiling-mounted patient…

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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 • Triple-negative breast cancer

TNBC can become treatment-resistant in more ways than one

About 50% of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients develop resistance to therapy, significantly reducing the chances of survival. Researchers found there is more than one way this can happen.

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News • Liquid biopsy screening tool

AI metabolomics platform to advance pancreatic cancer early diagnosis

Pancreatic cancer remains a diagnostic challenge, due to unspecific early symptoms and lack of effective screening tools. A novel AI metabolomics platform could help overcome these issues.

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News • Biofilm-based resistance mechanism

Bacteria build “bunkers” to withstand antibiotic treatment

“The bacteria effectively hide in a bunker”: New research reveals a surprising mechanism used by Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa to protect themselves from antibiotics.

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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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Article • From ablation to neuromodulation

The new era of functional radiosurgery

Functional brain radiosurgery is an application of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), representing its newest clinical field. It is a precise, non-invasive medical technique using focused ionising…

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News • Combining stem cell therapy with surgery

Spina bifida: in-utero stem cell treatment approach shows promise

Combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida, a new study has shown.

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News • Alternative to anaesthesia

Mindfulness might be the key for more effective endoscopies

Less cancers missed, fewer complications: Mindfulness enables procedures to be done to a higher standard in awake patients than is currently possible under general anaesthesia or sedation.

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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Article • Equity, access, and the future of radiotherapy

Radiation oncology: the beam widens

Radiation oncology is a field in remarkable transformation: a deepening global shortage of trained practitioners, persistent inequities in access to treatment – and, on the other side of the…

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Article • Radiology workflow at RSNA 2025

Time-saving tactics for overburdened radiologists (without AI)

Radiologists worldwide are facing mounting workloads, with exam volumes rising and workforce numbers struggling to keep pace. At the RSNA 2025 annual meeting in Chicago, a dedicated session explored…

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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.

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 • Biomarker-agnostic detection

Electronic nose uses AI to “smell” ovarian cancer

Using machine learning, researchers have trained an electronic nose to detect early signs of ovarian cancer in the blood. The method could eventually be used to find many different cancers.

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News • AI-powered care operations

AI triage to cut NHS waiting lists by 70%

Sword Intelligence applies AI to triage and care coordination, reporting a 70% cut in musculoskeletal waiting lists and a fourfold boost in operational capacity.

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News • Automation and Digitalisation Congress

Pharmaceutical Digital Transformation in Practice: AUTOMA+ 2026

The Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2026 takes place in Zurich on 16-17 November and reflects companies' approach to digital transformation as a business and…

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 • Lymphovenous bypass

A surgical treatment for Alzheimer's disease?

A small but growing body of evidence suggests that a minimally invasive surgical procedure called lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) might be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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News • At least 18 years of reduced risk

Cervical cancer: study confirms long-term protection from HPV vaccination

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) reduces the risk of cervical cancer for at least 18 years, according to a new study. There were no signs of waning protection over time.

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News • Microbial interactions

Gut bacteria interactions show promise as health and disease marker

To better distinguish between healthy and diseased gut microbiomes, scientists have created an index that tracks microbial behavior and signals conditions such as colorectal cancer.

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