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Time to bring out the white collars: Read more about the economy and politics of health as well as optimised hospital and patient management.

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.

News • Public health

What is ‘herd immunity’ and how can it help eliminate infectious diseases?

When the many protect the few: An expert explains the premise of herd immunity, and how vaccinations apply the priciple in preventing communicable diseases, notably in the complete eradication of…

Article • Digital support for the women’s health agenda

Bridging the gender health gap

Digital technology is being harnessed to support the women’s health agenda in the UK and address issues of equity and access to healthcare through a range of innovative initiatives. Delegates to…

Article • Complexities of doctor-patient communication

“Very rarely a chance of heart attack or death” – Wait, what?

Hospitalists frequently discuss the risks associated with tests, treatments, and/or surgical procedures with their patients. But is everyone in the clear on what a “slight risk of complications” actually means? A session on the meaning of risk to patients and how to effectively communicate risk was discussed at SHM Converge 2025, the annual meeting of the Society of Hospitalist Medicine held in Las Vegas in April.

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.

Sophie Nicklaus

Driving sustainable, health-promoting food systems

Sophie Nicklaus has been officially appointed Scientific Director of Food & Health for a four‑year term, by Philippe Mauguin Chair and CEO of INRAE, following consultation with its Board of…

News • Hurdles for AI implementation

What's holding back the digital transformation of NHS healthcare

Digital transformation, including AI, is key to improving healthcare services - but this may be easier said than done: A new UK study identifies hurdles for AI implementation in NHS hospitals.

Article • On the hunt for skilled personnel

Staff shortage in the medical lab: solutions for a growing challenge

Shortages of skilled staff is creating challenges in medical laboratories across Europe. Many workers are nearing retirement age with numerous hospital laboratories having unfilled positions and facing the further issue of sharp competition from the pharmaceutical industry for skilled personnel. The challenges, and potential solutions, for medical laboratories were aired at a session looking…

News • West Nile virus and chikungunya virus

Mosquito-borne diseases in Europe: adapting to the ‘new normal’

Climate change enables mosquito-borne pathogens such as the chikungunya and West Nile virus to establish themselves in Europe. ECDC experts explain how EU countries can adapt to this ‘new normal’.

News • Patient perception, gender bias and more

Dressed for trust: exploring the role of doctor's white coat

Doctors wear white – but did you know that was not always the case? A new review explores the effect of attire color on patient trust, and persistent misidentification of female doctors.

News • Pharmaceutical counterfeiting

New chemical approach to combat illegal medicines

Pharmaceutical counterfeiting remains a critical issue, with high risks for patients and great economical damage. Now, researchers propose using “chemical fingerprints” to identify illegal meds.

News • Digital imaging and communication technologies

Collaboration for image guided therapy solutions

Sony and Siemens Healthineers announce a strategic global collaboration that combines the Artis angiography system of Siemens Healthineers with Sony’s Nucleus audio-visual management platform.

News • Digital health

DeepHealth completes iCAD acquisition for breast cancer AI tools

RadNet's DeepHealth unit has completed its acquisition of iCAD, adding established AI breast cancer detection capabilities to its diagnostic platform.

Article • Medical Taiwan 2025

Accelerating the journey of AI into clinical practice

Medical Taiwan has long been a showcase for cutting-edge healthcare solutions, but this year marked a pivotal moment. Visitors of the latest edition of the medical, health and care expo in Taipei witnessed a particularly noticeable step forward: the definitive transition of medical AI from promising research to actual clinical practice. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council…

News • From same-day to several years

Childhood cancer: stark inequalities in diagnostic waiting times

Childhood cancer diagnosis times span from immediate to delays of several years, according to a new study. Young bone tumor patients are among the most affected by these delays.

Klaus-Dieter Axt

Regaining strategic autonomy and competitiveness for MedTech

COCIR, the European Trade Association representing the medical imaging, radiotherapy, health ICT and electromedical industries, is announcing a leadership change as Secretary-General Annabel Seebohm will be leaving the association at the end of May.

News • Additional patient deaths assessment

Nurses leaving: the "life-or-death consequences" of Brexit

In the years following Brexit, many EU nurses have left the UK, and the quality of care suffered for it. Now, a new study puts a number of additional patient deaths as a result of the referendum.

News • Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use

HAI: study reveals serious gaps in infection prevention and control

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to residents of long-term care facilities in Europe. A new study points to serious gaps in infection prevention and control measures.

Bob White

Olympus appoints new CEO

Global MedTech company Olympus, announces appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) aimed at accelerating its ongoing transformation efforts in the medtech space.

News • HIV, TB, viral hepatitis, STIs

Europe not on track to reach 2030 health goals

Ending epidemics like HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis and STIs by 2030 is a key health goal for Europe. Although progress has been made, many EU countries are not on track to meet the goals, experts say.

News • Else Kröner Excellence Grants 2025

Building bridges for US medical researchers

Working conditions for scientists in the field of medicine are becoming increasingly difficult in the USA. A new funding initiative offers outstanding scientists a new perspective in Germany.

News • Healthcare communication

Don't call it diabetes: Campaign for life-saving name change

Arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) is a rare condition affecting the body's water management. However, it is also known under a different name – this can lead to fatal mix-ups.

From Medical Tech to Traditional Remedies: Explore the 137th Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the “Canton Fair”, is the World’s No.1 Expo in terms of scale. Canton Fair will see its 137th session to be held from April 15 to May 5, 2025 in Guangzhou, China. The Health & Medicine Sector of 137th Canton Fair, to be staged from May 1-May 5, will have 1000+ exhibitors with thousands of new products.

News • Threat to medical device availability

Cardiologists call for urgent MDR revision

While the Medical Device Regulation was designed to enhance safety and quality, its complexity and certification costs threaten the availability of vital devices. Cardiologists urge for revision.

Prof. Pinar Bor

Focus on women’s quality of life

Pinar Bor is a clinical professor of gynecology at the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University, where she conducts research aimed at improving the quality of life for women suffering from prolapse and urinary incontinence - conditions that often arise after childbirth and can have long-term consequences.

Maartje Huijbers

Combining research work and vice dean duties

As of May 1st, Maartje Huijbers holds the position of vice dean of research, a new position within the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). Huijbers is associate professor and research group leader in the Department of Human Genetics and the Department of Neurology. She will combine her work as a scientist with the position of vice dean.

News • Neonatal intensive care

Flexible nurse deployment to mitigate NICU capacity challenges

When a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) runs out of capacity, babies often have to be moved, creating health risks. Researchers investigate how flexible deployment of nurses can prevent this.

News • Trade show preview

Medical Japan 2025 Osaka: Global innovations and networking opportunities

The countdown has begun for Medical Japan 2025 Osaka, Western Japan’s leading medical and healthcare trade show, taking place from March 5-7, 2025, at INTEX Osaka, where industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators will gather to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster collaboration, and drive advancements in medical, elderly care, pharmacy, and healthcare.

Video • International Medical, Health & Care Expo

See You at Medical Taiwan 2025!

Medical Taiwan 2025, organized by TAITRA, will take place from June 5 to 7 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 2). As a leading event in Asia’s medical and healthcare sectors, the exhibition’s theme, “Innovating Wellness,” will highlight groundbreaking solutions in medical technology and healthcare.

News • Research on medical communication

How healthcare can address vaccine hesitancy

The WHO lists vaccine hesitancy as a major threat to global health, but what exactly is it, and how can it be addressed? New research into these questions could open up ways to approach this issue.

News • Prevention, detection, response

EU action plan to increase healthcare cybersecurity

Better protection against cybercrime, more efficient threat deterrence: The European Commission has presented an EU action plan to bolster the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers.

News • Digital health competence education

SUSA: developing sustainable healthcare across Europe

"This is a pivotal moment for European healthcare education," says project leader Minna Isomursu about the start of SUSA, a collaboration to advance sustainable practices in healthcare.

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