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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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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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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 technical and IT support can also hinder a desire from clinicians and pathologists to give their patients a high level of service to help their diagnosis and recovery. The subject was tackled in a specific session at the 37th European Congress of Pathology in September with speakers addressing the challenges and looking at steps to overcome them.

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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.

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Article • Information channel

Neurology: Let's get nervous

Neural networks are emblematic of complex systems, so it's no surprise that the field of neurology is eclectic and intricate, too. Main challenges for neurologists are therapies of and research on…

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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 • 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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News • Presented at RNSA 2025

Image guided therapy: 3D navigation with light instead of x-ray

At the RSNA 2025 annual meeting, Royal Philips has announced the expanded commercial availability of their LumiGuide 3D Device Guidance system for light-based navigation.

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TCA 7 Compact

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Technix · TCA 7 Compact

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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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RapidLab 1200 Blood Gas System

Blood Gases / Electrolytes / Oximetry

Siemens Healthineers · RapidLab 1200 Blood Gas System

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BC-6200 / 6000 Auto Hematology Analyzer

Blood Cell Counter

Mindray Medical · BC-6200 / 6000 Auto Hematology Analyzer

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Mass Spectrometry

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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 • 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.

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News • Coronary stent failure

Diabetes increases risk of complications after stent surgery

A new study shows that complications after stent surgery are more common in individuals with diabetes. The results emphasise the importance of tailoring treatment strategies for this patient group.

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 • 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.

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News • Research anthology

Finding solutions to sexual harassment in medicine

One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse within their healthcare system. A new research anthology aims to help understand and tackle the root causes, and find…

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 • 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+…

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News • Human-robot symbiosis

Prosthetic technology to restore natural walking after amputation

Researchers developed an algorithm for personalizing robotic prosthetic devices to optimize the movement of the prosthetic limb and also help a user’s body engage in a more natural walking pattern.

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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