New technologies keep pushing the boundaries of almost every medical specialty at breathtaking speed: AI models see increasing application in radiology, while new molecular techniques pave the way for advanced testing devices. Innovation in mRNA vaccines, essential in combatting Covid-19, was rewarded with the Nobel Prize, and the Human Brain Project gave us new insights into our most complex organ over its 10-year runtime. Enjoy reading!
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News • Multimodal approach
Chest X-rays + patient data + AI = better diagnosis?
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays, a new study finds.
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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. |
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News • For discoveries leading to mRNA vaccines against Covid-19Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to Katalin Karikó and Drew WeissmanFor their contributions to developing mRNA vaccines to fight Covid-19, Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, have been jointly awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. |
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News • Preparing for the next pandemicNew rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseasesA new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including Sars-CoV-2, has been developed at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic. |
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News • Replacement of unnecessary medicinesAre placebos fair game in healthcare? New study confirmsUsing placebos in primary care to reduce overprescribing, conserve existing antibiotics and limit further resistance, is publicly acceptable, a new study shows. |
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News • New imaging agentHER2-positive breast cancer: Whole-body PET/CT predicts targeted therapy responseA new imaging agent can predict early metabolic response to HER2-targeted treatment in metastatic breast cancer patients, according to new research published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. |
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News • Spirometry distributionThe ‘silent scandal’ of missing lung tests across EnglandA new survey by The BMJ reveals shortages of vital diagnostic tests for respiratory conditions, such as COPD and asthma, across some of the most deprived areas of England. |
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News • Neuroscience project completes 10-year runtimeThe Human Brain Project: A decade of insightsToday, on September 30th, the Human Brain Project (HBP) formally completes its 10-year runtime as an EU-funded FET Flagship. Three HPB lead figures recount what has been achieved. |
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News • DMD researchDuchenne muscular dystrophy: artificial muscle to gain new insightsResearchers in Spain have developed a system using patient cells which represents the first 3D muscle model capable of replicating the damage caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). |
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