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News • Differentiation after radiotherapy

Brain tumour or radiation necrosis? AI can tell them apart

A novel AI-based method can distinguish between progressive brain tumours and radiotherapy-induced necrosis on advanced MRI. This could help clinicians more accurately identify and treat the issues.

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News • Women's health

Vulvodynia: study paves way for patient-centred treatment

A first-of-its-kind study could lead to quicker and more targeted support for vulvodynia - a painful chronic condition estimated to affect more than one in 10 women with no known cause.

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Sponsored • Spotlight Estonia

Smart HealthTech Built on Digital Trust

Europe’s healthcare systems face growing pressure: fewer staff, higher infection-control demands, and increased documentation. Estonia is already built for this. With 99% of health data digital,…

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News • ‘Reverse genetics’ system

New approach to norovirus vaccine and drug development

Researchers from Osaka have developed a simple and efficient system for understanding the functions of specific norovirus genes, providing new avenues for developing antivirals and vaccines.

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Article • On a shoestring budget

Bridging the resource gap for pathology in developing countries

Delivering a pathology service in resource-constrained locations and developing countries remains a challenge. Cost is a significant barrier, as is the availability of equipment, trained staff and…

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News • CAR-T and BITEs

At-home monitoring safely cuts hospital time after T-cell redirecting therapy

After T-cell redirecting therapies, patients are typically hospitalized for several days to watch for side effects. New research shows that these patients can safely be monitored at home.

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Article • Overlooked and underserved populations

Breast imaging for male and transgender patients: bridging the knowledge gap

Breast imaging for male and transgender patients remains an under-researched field with significant gaps in guidelines and clinical practice. At the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) annual scientific meeting – held in Aberdeen, Scotland, in cooperation with the British Society of Breast Radiology – experts presented findings from a pan-European survey on male breast imaging and announced plans for a similar initiative focusing on transgender patients.

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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…

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Article • Female patients

Focus on women's health

From gynaecology to obstetrics, from breast cancer treatments to menopause research: the distinct medical needs of female patients are manifold. But also in many other areas of research, diagnostics…

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Article • Focus on radiology

PACS: the central node of imaging

Radiology without a picture archiving and communication system has become unthinkable: It records and sorts image data, controls access to the files – and gains traction also in other specialties.

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 • AI-assisted diagnostics

Two Dutch hospitals implement AI for lung nodule detection on chest X-rays

Two major Dutch hospitals, Catharina Ziekenhuis in Eindhoven and University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) from Qure.ai into their chest X-ray workflows.

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News • Lung cancer CT notification

Breast cancer: Keep CALM – and coordinate your screenings

Many women over 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer but miss out on CT lung cancer screenings they're also eligible for. Targeted outreach coul help change this, a new study shows.

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News • Unintended effects

Telling women that they have dense breasts may do more harm than good

Should women be told about their high breast density as part of mammography screening? While this may sound like an obvious choice, a new study warns of unintended effects.

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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 • Dissemination of antimicrobial resistance

Microplastics serve as hideout for AMR bacteria, study finds

Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one, a new study reveals: not only do the particles harbor pathogenic bacteria, they may also help the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

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News • New insights on nosocomial pathogen

Research reveals ‘hidden movement’ of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a hospital-acquired bacterium that causes serious infections, can move from the lungs to the gut inside the same patient, raising the risk of sepsis, new research reveals.

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News • Exploration of novel biomarkers

Depression: not just a disease of the mind

Depression is not only a disease of the mind or the brain, a new study finds: a research team has revealed deep connections to abnormalities in the body's overall immune response.

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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 • Malignant melanoma

Immunotherapy for skin cancer: when less is more

New immunotherapies are effective against skin cancer, but they can cause serious side effects. New insights suggest that a lower dosage may lead to better outcomes and longer survival.

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Article • Radiology meets literature at JFR 2025

The art of healing with words

At the 2025 Journées Francophones de Radiologie (JFR), novelist, diplomat, and physician Jean-Christophe Rufin took the stage to remind an audience of radiologists that medicine, at its core, is a…

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News • A £15.5 million price tag

Avoidable knee surgery cancellations: a costly, painful problem

Thousands of NHS knee replacement operations are cancelled at short notice every year, many for avoidable reasons, a new study shows. This costs the NHS millions of pounds and increases waiting times.

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 • 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.

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News • Crisis-resilient hospital design

Taiwan and Sweden explore roads towards smart and sustainable healthcare

How can hospital design help adapt to pandemics and climate emergencies? To explore new solutions for smart and sustainable healthcare, experts from Taiwan and Sweden shared their experiences.

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 • Virtual companions, real responsibility

AI chatbots for mental health: experts call for clear regulation

Facing a mental health crisis, more and more people turn to chatbots and AI characters. While they offer new possibilities, they also pose great risks, especially for vulnerable users, experts warn.

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News • Precision medicine

Magnetic microcatheter to improve fertility treatment

Researchers have designed a tiny robotic catheter, steered from outside using magnetic fields. The device has the potential to improve infertility treatments, without damaging delicate tissue.

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News • Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress

Navigating the Digital Shift with AUTOMA+ 2025

What have been the latest developments in digital R&D and lab automation, patient-centric design, digitalised manufacturing and supply chains? Highlighting the rise of a smart pharma, AUTOMA+…

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 • Historia pestilentiae

How volcanic eruptions brought the Black Death to Europe

From volcanic activity to the deaths of millions: Using climate data and documentary evidence, researchers have painted a detailed picture of how the Black Death pandemic reached Europe.

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News • Cardiovascular health

Diabetes linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac death – especially for younger people

People with diabetes face a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study finds. Alarmingly, the increase in risk is especially noticeable among younger adults.

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News • Increased risk of depression

Study explores mental health toll of the pill

The contraceptive pill may negatively affect women's mental health, a new study suggests. Women who are genetically predisposed to mental illness are particularly at risk.

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