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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.

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…

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…

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’.

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 the HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) North conference in Manchester heard how digital technology is being leveraged to support women’s health Hubs – which tailor care to meet women’s needs while helping reduce pressure on secondary care – and midwifery services.

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.

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.

News • Study on productivity and quality

Robots in nursing homes help improve staff retention, patient care

A new study on the future of work in nursing homes finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and staff retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.

News • Industry collaboration

Developing “acoustic beads” for advanced rare and complex cell sorting in flow processes

Acoustofluidics company Aenitis Technologies has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with pharmaceutical company Bracco Imaging to develop next-generation acoustic microspheres.

News • Appeal for clearer patient communication

Do CAT scans really involve cats? (and other ways children misunderstand medical jargon)

"Negative" results are good, and CAT scans are taken without felines: Medical jargon can be confusing for children, so pediatrics experts call for clearer language to avoid invoking fear.

News • Crisis response review

What have European countries learned from the Covid-19 pandemic?

The Covid-19 pandemic was handled very differently across European healthcare systems. To better prepare for future crises, scientific experts from 13 European countries reviewed key lessons learned.

News • Shared decision-making

Designing hospital spaces: who should have a say?

Who should contribute to decisions about health care space design? A new publication discusses the benefits of professional diversity in hospital design working groups.

News • Longitudinal study

High hospital staff turnover linked to increased patient deaths

Analysing almost a decade of hospital data, new research shows a clear association between high turnover rates of nurses and doctors in NHS hospitals and a troubling rise in patient mortality rates.

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