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Article • Medical Taiwan 2026: Company and product showcase

AI, imaging and implants: Taiwan's medtech innovators on show

Point-of-care ultrasound, AI-assisted surgery, advanced biomaterials, and much more: At Medical Taiwan 2026, manufacturers once again presented a diverse range of solutions across the medical, health…

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News • Data protection

Imaging IT platform clears cybersecurity bar

Agfa HealthCare has renewed its HITRUST i1 Certification for the second consecutive year, confirming strong cybersecurity controls for its Enterprise Imaging platform.

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NHS AI use cases spotlighted by World Economic Forum for work with FLock.io

FLock.io has been spotlighted by the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s MINDS programme for two NHS trusts using its privacy-preserving AI to tackle major diseases. Both trusts use its federated learning…

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News • Commensal dysbiosis

Study links bile acid buildup to breast cancer metastasis

A buildup of bile acids caused by an unhealthy gut can drive breast cancer to other parts of the body, new research reveals. The findings could open the door to new ways to prevent cancer metastasis.

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News • Study finds mixed associations

Does breastfeeding prevent childhood allergies? It's complicated

Breastfeeding is recognized for its role in supporting a child's growth and immune system development. However, new research paints a more nuanced picture on its effect on childhood allergy.

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News • Stain-Free Histology

Nanophotonic slides add color to tissue samples

Researchers have developed a method to enhance the cellular features in pathology slides based on “structural color” – the same effect that gives peacock feathers their unique sheen.

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Article • Global insights on home-based acute care at Medical Taiwan 2026

When the hospital leaves the hospital

As populations age, healthcare workforces shrink, and hospital capacity strains under rising demand, a structural transformation is under way: the hospital is moving into the home. A Global Insight session at Medical Taiwan 2026 brought together four experts from Australia, Japan, the United States, and Israel to examine how home-based acute care is evolving from a niche experiment into a pillar of modern healthcare delivery.

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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 • 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 • More than just a subdiscipline

Spotlight on clinical chemistry

Clinical chemistry has evolved far beyond its beginnings of blood and urine analysis. Advanced techniques such as enzyme measurement, electrophoresis, and immunoassays have made their impact on the…

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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Article • A call for consistency at ECR 2026

The aorta is an organ now – and radiology needs to catch up

As the aorta gains recognition as a functioning organ rather than a simple blood conduit, the lack of standardised imaging protocols is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. At ECR 2026 in…

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News • After an initial negative scan

Treatment change for prostate cancer: study reveals benefit of second PSMA PET

A second prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of prostate cancer patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research.

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News • Operator-independent breast cancer screening

Portable ultrasound system takes the hard part out of breast imaging

A new portable ultrasound system could make breast imaging more accessible. The device generates high-res, 3D images of breast tissue, requires no expertise to operate and could be used at home.

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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 • Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy

New technique could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

Detecting genetic mutations associated with lung cancer via laboratory tests can be expensive and time-consuming, and use up valuable tissue from small biopsy samples. A new approach aims to fix this.

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News • Early detection biomarker

Using gut bacteria to predict diabetes risk

The presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person’s metabolism, have been identified as potential biomarkers for type 2 diabetes years before its onset.

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News • Women's health

Adenomyosis: New insights on under-recognised condition

Adenomyosis can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, severe pain, and pregnancy and fertility complications. New research could help pave the way for more targeted, less invasive treatments.

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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 • Fast, ultra-high dose treatment

Proton Flash radiotherapy effective for thoracic bone metastases

Ultra-fast delivery, fewer side-effects: Results from the FAST-02 trial show that proton Flash therapy can be safely delivered to cancer patients with metastases in proximity to vital organs.

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News • Femoral neck fracture treatment

Hip replacement: Study shows benefits of dual mobility-THR

Using dual mobility total hip replacements (DM-THR) instead of the standard THR approach greatly reduces the likelihood of dislocation post-surgery, a new study finds.

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News • Diaphragmatic defect in unborn babies

Smart balloon technique advances fetal surgery

Researchers have found a way to avoid second surgery for unborn babies with a severe diaphragmatic defect. To complete the procedure, the mother now only has to take a short stroll.

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 • Language barriers and culture clash

Addressing healthcare challenges for Ukrainian refugees

Language barriers and culture clash: Two new studies point out sources of frustrations among Ukrainian refugees with the Danish healthcare system – and how to fix them.

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News • National quality registry

Building infrastructure for better rare disease care

Rare diseases are anything but, with half a million patients in Sweden alone. Still, diagnostic expertise is often limited among healthcare professionals. A new study explores ways to change this.

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Article • Experts call for joined-up NHS services

Reshaping women’s healthcare – from postcode lottery to personalised pathways

Fragmented care pathways, persistent data gaps and a ‘postcode lottery’ of services continue to undermine the quality of healthcare for women across the United Kingdom. At the HETT25 conference…

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 • Socio-technical risks of speech-to-text systems

AI scribes in clinical settings: How reliable are they?

How reliable is clinical speech-to-text AI? New research aims to not only answer this question but find specific solutions to advancing safe and reliable AI systems in medical documentation.

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News • Support for family carers

Dementia care: Digital platform helps reduce anxiety, depression

A new digital therapy platform, for use on mobile devices or computers, aims to help carers looking after people with dementia, reducing anxiety and depression levels.

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News • Monitoring for behavioral markers

AI to detect early warning signs of cerebrovascular disease at home

Researchers have developed an AI technology that analyzes daily activity and environmental data from older adults to identify digital behavioral markers of cerebrovascular disease risk at home.

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 • Neuroprotective antiviral state in the CNS

Remarkable early warning system helps the brain prepare for a viral attack

Virus-associated molecules in the foot are enough to trigger the network: Research reveals a remarkable mechanism, in which the brain prepares for a potential viral attack within hours of infection.

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News • Impact of air pollution

Study identifies ultrafine particles as major health threat

Researchers estimate that around 1.99 million deaths per year worldwide are attributable to ultrafine particles smaller than 100 nanometers – with around half of these due to cardiovascular disease.

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News • Psychological support

How to help patients believe in a treatment

What people believe about a treatment can influence how they respond to it – but how are those beliefs formed? A new review shows how medical practitioners can help their patients improve outcomes.

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