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News • Co-morbidity research

Sleep disorder combo greatly raises hypertension risk

Having multiple sleep disorders, such as OSA and insomnia, has been identified as a strong risk factor for uncontrolled hypertension. This could help identify patients in need of closer monitoring.

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Sponsored • Solutions aligned with global clinical market needs

Innovative biomedical solutions from Taipei presented at MEDICA 2025

With Taipei City Government's support, six Taipei companies will showcase innovative biotech and medical device solutions at MEDICA 2025 (Nov 17–20, Düsseldorf), advancing healthcare with…

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World’s First Dual IVDR-Certified One-Step Strep A Rapid Test by GenSure Biotech Sets New Benchmark for Rapid Respiratory Infection Diagnostics

An innovative Group A Streptococcus “One-Step Antigen Extraction + Detection” Kit (immunochromatography), developed by GenSure Biotech Inc., has successfully obtained both Class B and Class C EU…

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News • Balloon-Assisted Bronchoscope Delivery

New technique opens route to previously unreachable lung tumors

Researchers have engineered a novel technique that uses a small balloon to gently widen the airways, and overcome the physical limitations of conventional bronchoscopy to reach deep lung tumors.

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News • Sustainable Development Goals

Wealth = health? Not necessarily, study finds

Money isn’t everything: when it comes to national health, countries with a small economy can easily outperform richer nations through effective use of resources, a new study finds.

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News • Personalized training

Study explores potential of AI in transforming medical education

A new study shows how AI could transform medical education, while calling for stronger collaboration across schools, hospitals, and regulators to make it safe, responsible, and effective.

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News • AI-powered systems and European market growth

United Imaging Showcases Advanced Molecular Imaging Innovations at EANM 2025

At the 38th European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Congress, held from October 4–8 in Barcelona, United Imaging, a global manufacturer of cutting-edge medical imaging technology, showcases its most advanced AI-powered molecular imaging innovations, the uMI Panvivo family and the uMI Panorama family, and highlights the company’s strong growth and confidence in the European market.

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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 • Sex-specific dysregulation

Why women are three times more likely to get severe long Covid

New research reveals why women with long Covid — especially those who develop chronic fatigue syndrome — tend to experience more severe and persistent symptoms than men do.

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News • New cannula design

Surgical device increases range of motion in hip arthroscopy

Engineers have developed a new surgical device for hip arthroscopy which they hope will completely change procedures in the hip region, making them safer and more efficient than before.

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Article • Utilizing new strengths, fixing old weaknesses

Ultrasound update for organ imaging

Has organ imaging using ultrasound arrived at the same level as cross-sectional imaging? At the annual conference of the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM), PD Dr Corinna Trenker presented new technological developments and their diagnostic significance. Despite numerous innovations such as multiparametric protocols and AI support, she made it clear that the human factor remains one of the greatest strengths of sonography over other modalities.

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Article • Collection

Focus on environmental medicine

Harmful substances in the soil, water and air also endanger people's health. In recent years, environmental medicine has been increasingly concerned with the consequences of climate change.

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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 • Research, diagnostics, therapy

Focus on prostate cancer

Prostate cancer (PCa) is not only one of the most common, but also one of the deadliest types of cancer in men. Diagnostics are correspondingly sophisticated, from imaging via ultrasound or MRI to…

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 • Foreign body aspiration

AI spots hidden objects lodged in patients' airways on CT

In a CT scan of the lungs, accidentally inhaled objects can be extremely subtle and easy to miss, even for experienced clinicians. A new AI model acts as a “second set of eyes” to help detect…

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News • Blood flow measurement

Stress cardiac MRI tests may help improve angina diagnosis and treatment

A patient reports with chest pain, but in the coronary angiogram, the main heart arteries look clear, so it cannot be angina – right? A new study reveals that this approach can easily lead to…

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News • Manganese MOF nanoparticles

New material to make MRI contrast agents greener, safer, sharper

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) serve as the basis for a novel type of MRI contrast agent, which the developers hope can outperform current agents while being less toxic for the 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 • Synthetic peptide hydrogels

Bioengineered bone marrow model advances leukaemia research

Using a bioengineered bone marrow model, researchers were able to provide key new information on the efficacy and safety of CAR T-cell therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), the most common…

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News • Dual-barrier tumours

How colorectal cancer evades immunotherapy (and what to do about it)

Most patients with metastatic colorectal cancer do not respond to immunotherapy—but why? A new study shows how the tumours block the immune system through two complementary mechanisms.

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News • Cervical cancer prevention

HPV vaccine protects for a long time, study shows

More than a decade of protection against the human papillomavirus (HPV): a new study confirms the long-term effectiveness of the HPV vaccine to prevent development of cervical cancer and pre-cancer.

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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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Product • Light Therapy System

Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy

Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy is a certified medical device that uses a patented form of polarized, polychromatic, non-coherent light. The therapy works by delivering specific light characteristics,…

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News • Ultrasound-guided gene therapy

New approach for targeted seizure control without surgery

New hope for patients with neurological diseases: A combination of focused ultrasound and gene therapy enables targeted, nonsurgical control of seizure-relevant brain regions.

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News • Dermatology mnemonic

“A–F Think MF”: a simple memory tool for early recognition of rare lymphoma

Just like the “ABCDE” mnemonic for melanoma awareness, researchers hope their diagnostic tool will transform how doctors approach persistent rashes, reminding them to consider lymphoma sooner.

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 • Hengrui Pharma charts its global strategy at ESMO

Meet the Chinese company advancing European oncology

Hengrui, one of China's leading pharmaceutical companies, is preparing to bring its cancer therapies to international markets. At the ESMO congress in Berlin, Yuting (Shelley) Liu, Head of China…

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News • Health effects of global warming reach new heights

Climate change: The million-life, trillion-dollar health crisis

Climate change is claiming millions of lives every year, a new global report finds. The rate of heat-related casualties alone has climbed to 546,000 per year – more than one death every minute.

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News • Eco-friendliness and confidence

Patients open to more sustainable treatments, study finds

Many doctors shy away from discussing the aspect of a treatment's sustainability with their patients, expecting a negative reaction. Now, a new study suggests that these fears may be unfounded.

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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Overcoming language barriers in healthcare with ease

Today, language barriers in healthcare can be easily overcome – leading to improved patient care. Pocketalk, the global leader in translation hardware, software, and integration, delivers accurate,…

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News • “Limited and unpredictable” ability

AI and apps not enough to solve mental health crisis, experts warn

People facing a mental health crisis increasingly turn to AI chatbots and wellness apps for emotional support. However, these tools alone do not have what it takes, according to a new health advisory.

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News • Study explores openness for home-care use

Are we ready for robot caregivers? – “Yes, if…”

As the shortage of care workers grows, robots could help maintain the quality of home-care services. However, a new study finds that acceptance of robot helpers hinges on several key factors.

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 • New targetable driver of growth found

Thyroid gland: unexpected key to prostate cancer treatment

An international research team has discovered a promising new therapeutic approach for aggressive prostate cancer – in the thyroid gland.

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News • Targeted drug activation

Ultrasound-triggered chemotherapy to reduce side-effects

Researchers explore how ultrasound waves can be used to activate chemotherapy drugs only in targeted areas, offering a new path toward safer, more effective cancer treatment.

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News • Link between Covid, flu, HIV and CVD

Viral infections may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

After a bout of influenza or Covid, the risk of heart attack or stroke may rise dramatically, and chronic infections may increase the long-term risk of serious cardiovascular disease events.

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