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News • Research explores key role of chromatin

Kabuki syndrome: new insights offer hope for therapies

New research has identified a previously unknown mechanism of Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The discovery could open new therapeutic perspectives.

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News • PTB approval for Mako platform

Highest certification for X-ray dosimeter

The RTI Mako achieved one of the highest levels of certification for an X-ray dosimeter with PTB approval, marking a major milestone in the continued evolution of the Mako platform.

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Sponsored • Produced in partnership with FUJIFILM Wako

Putting β-glucan testing into everyday practice for fungal infections

Invasive fungal infections are notoriously hard to catch early, and even harder to rule out with confidence. At CHU Bordeaux, Dr Frédéric Gabriel has spent years refining how his lab uses β-D-glucan (BDG) testing to sharpen that judgement call – including with the Wako β-glucan test. In this interview, he explains what the guidelines say, what actually happens at the bench, and where he…

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Article • The future of the EU Medical Device Regulation

MDR and IVDR: Navigating the rocky road

Perfectly viable medical devices disappearing from the European market, manufacturers walking away from the EU rather than navigating regulatory demands, patients losing access to products with long,…

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News • Addressing gender disparities

Tailored rehabilitation boosts heart care for women

A cardiac rehabilitation programme tailored especially to women could help address specific needs of female patients with conditions such as heart failure, arrhythmia or after cardiothoracic surgery.

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News • Anxiety and depression medication

Study explores mental health toll of endometriosis

A large Danish study shows that women with endometriosis use more anxiety and depression medication than others – as early as ten years before they receive their diagnosis.

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Sponsored • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy

Sheba Is Giving Europeans Greater Access to TIL Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma

As access to TIL therapy remains limited across Europe, Sheba Medical Center combines 15+ years of experience, in-house manufacturing, and pioneering research to advance melanoma and CAR-T therapies.

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Article • Risks, conditions, and safe practice

When metal meets magnet: Implant safety in MRI

From tissue heating to image artifacts – implants were once considered an absolute contraindication to MRI. Modern implant design and evolving safety standards have changed that picture considerably – yet misconceptions persist, even among imaging professionals. At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, a dedicated session set out to address those misconceptions head-on.

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Article • Close to the patient

Focus on POCT

Bringing diagnostics to the patient: Point-of-Care-Testing (POCT) is all about examinations close to the patient – in the hospital ward, at the GP, in the ambulance or even in the patient's home.…

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Article • Research, diagnostics, therapy

Laboratory medicine in focus

The medical laboratory is a supporting pillar of modern healthcare. Laboratory findings with analyses of blood, urine and other body fluids provide valuable insights from infection diagnostics and…

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Article • Workspace, management, research

Women in healthcare

Long time underrepresented in both leadership positions and research design, women have come a long way in restoring gender equality in healthcare settings. Yet, many challenges still remain. Keep…

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 • Neuroimaging

Alzheimer’s: MRI metric identifies early white matter damage

A diffusion MRI metric can detect changes in white matter tracts not visible on conventional MRI – this could help identify early abnormalities in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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News • Molecular psychiatry

Late-onset psychosis: PET scans reveal tau buildup in the brain

The cause of hallucinations and delusions that start in midlife or later is often unclear. In a new study, PET/MR scans reveal that these symptoms may be linked to brain changes also seen in dementia.

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News • Molecular imaging

Fever of unknown origin: PET/CT enhances diagnosis

PET/CT can add valuable information to aid the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin (FUO), directly influencing the clinical management in nearly 75% of patients, a new study finds.

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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 • Neuroscience

Possible biomarker for suicidal thoughts identified

Researchers identified a possible biomarker linked to severe suicidal thoughts. It may also help explain why some people recover, opening a new path for research into resilience and prevention.

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News • Plasma proteomic profiles

Alzheimer’s biomarkers differ across populations

Blood tests yield vital information about Alzheimer’s disease. However, new research suggests that relevant biomarkers may differ significantly across patient populations.

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News • Deep visual multi-omics profiling

Digital pathology AI to break down tumor cell populations

Digital pathology and spatial omics could enable researchers to see how a tumor's different cell populations function, opening new perspectives for precision cancer therapy.

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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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Sponsored • TIL Therapy for Advanced Melanoma

Why Germans & Austrians Choose Sheba for TIL Therapy & Melanoma Care

As TIL therapy remains difficult to access across Germany and Austria, Sheba offers more than 15 years of experience, in-house cell manufacturing, and one of the world's leading cellular therapy…

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News • Bone health

Pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis: New statement provides practical guidance

Severe back pain and fractures may hint at pregnancy- and lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO). A new publication aims to help healthcare professionals identify and treat women with PLO.

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News • Wound management

Compression for venous leg ulcers: which method works best?

Strong compression is important for people with venous leg ulcers, to improve blood flow and support healing. Now, a study explores the pros and cons of different bandages, wraps, and stockings.

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 • Skilled professionals

Study: Supportive workplaces key to retaining nurses

What keeps experienced nurses from leaving their jobs? A new study suggests that improving the work environment should be a central part of efforts to keep experienced staff alongside wider measures.

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News • ALARA+ for fluoroscopy

Toolkits to enhance radiation protection in cath labs

A new suite of resources aims to help hospitals implement enhanced radiation and occupational safety guidelines in the fluoroscopy laboratory, often called “cath labs” or “angio suites.”

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Article • Fighting drug resistance

Why antimicrobial stewardship must not stop at the ICU door

Antimicrobial stewardship is essential to curbing the growing threat of drug-resistant infections – yet its principles are too often abandoned the moment a patient leaves the intensive care unit…

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 • NSCLC immunotherapy response prediction

AI-powered “virtual patient” to advance personalised cancer treatment

On the way to a patient's “digital twin”: A novel, AI-powered virtual patient simulation system integrating multimodal data is designed to advance personalised cancer treatment.

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News • Multimodal photoplethysmography sensor

New pulse oximeter aims to solve skin color problems

Pulse oximeters may dangerously misread blood oxygen levels, depending on the skin color. A new system aims to fix this, accurately measuring vital signs across a broad range of skin tones.

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News • Gesture sequence recognition and clinical outcome prediction

Prostate cancer: AI analyzes surgical technique to improve care

A newly developed AI system analyzes surgeons’ techniques during prostate cancer surgery, helping identify the surgical movements associated with the best patient outcomes.

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 • Implementation assessment

Patient safety: Can “Martha's Rule” save lives?

“Martha’s Rule” is designed to give patients and families the opportunity to report concerns during hospital stay. Five years after its introduction, a study evaluates the benefits.

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News • Myalgic encephalomyelitis

Chronic fatigue syndrome: paving the way for better treatment

In the DISCOVER-ME project, researchers search for biological characteristics of myalgic encephalomyelitis, and also investigate whether patients can be divided into different subgroups.

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News • Impact of climate change

Droughts fuel spread of infectious diseases

Researchers warn that droughts could make humans and wildlife more vulnerable to certain infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world.

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