Moving from 2D to 3D has obvious advantages, and diagnostic imaging is not the only field to benefit from an added spatial dimension: Three-dimensional organoids provide unique opportunities to study cell cultures in the lab, paving the way to find new drug candidates. Speaking of 3D, we also look at the potential of virtual reality in interventional radiology, and more. Enjoy!
Article • Modelling systems for human biology
Organoid technology: new opportunities for drug discovery
Two-dimensional (2D) cultured cell lines and animal models have been the principal research tools for the past decade, but have several shortcomings. Three-dimensional cell cultures, or organoids, show great promise here.
 |
Sponsored • Washer-disinfector seriesFully virucidal efficacy of Meiko TopLine proven in testingThe new washer-disinfector series exhibits comprehensive decontamination and disinfection performance against all human-pathogenic viruses, confirms accredited testing laboratory HygCen Germany GmbH. |
 |
Article • Overheard at AACCThe complexities of drug testing in urine and hairUrine screening tests using only immunoassays are the most common procedures used to identify drug abuse. They are inexpensive, automated, and produce rapid results. But they may generate false-positive or false-negative results, which vary based on ... |
 |
Sponsored • Radiology equipmentLatest technology meets solid technologyIn radiology, it is important to place patients safely and precisely. This works with the "GetUp®" holding system from Febromed. |
 |
Video • Virtual reality radiation protection trainingVR gives ‘X-ray vision’ to radiographers-in-trainingExposure to ionising radiation is a major health concern for many interventional radiologists. To help attain an understanding for radiation distribution in a clinical setting, experts tap into the potential of virtual reality (VR). |
 |
News • Impact of body constitutionBreast cancer: Tumour environment can affect prognosisThe interplay between the patient’s BMI, tumour size and cancer-specific proteins is of importance for the prognosis of breast cancer, a study from Sweden shows. |
 |
News • Improved detection and treatmentNew trial shows benefits of smartphone-based atrial fibrillation screeningAtrial fibrillation screening using conventional smartphones more than doubles the detection and treatment rate in older people compared to routine screening, new research finds. |
ePaper
 |
Article • Information & insightsEUROPEAN HOSPITAL 1/2024 is out!The latest issue of EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is here! We report on new treatment options for mental health conditions, advanced testing for head and neck cancers, and cover the highlights of the upcoming ECR 2024. Click here to read the ePaper. |
You are receiving this email because you subscribed to our newsletter on healthcare-in-europe If you don’t want to receive this newsletter anymore, click here to unsubscribe. Keep up-to-date on the latest news from all hospital-related fields! Copyright © 2024 mgo fachverlage GmbH & Co. KG. E.-C.-Baumann-Straße 5, 95326 Kulmbach, Germany |
   |