'No glory in prevention'? While curative medical breakthroughs may seem more prestigious, the benefits of preventing diseases and other health conditions are obvious. From cancer and NCDs, bacterial and viral infections, to mental and environmental health issues – we take a look at promising initiatives which aren't content with waiting until something is broken but aim to prevent instead. Enjoy reading!
Article • Joint action
A pan-European effort to tackle cancer and NCDs
This February, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health officially launched the ‘Joint Action on cancer and other non-communicable disease prevention project‘ (JA PreventNCD). In the four-year-initiative, 22 EU member states plus Iceland, Norway ...
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News • Medical technology presentationUnited Imaging showcases EU presence, AI-driven solutions at ECR 2024United Imaging showcased its full portfolio of AI-empowered products at the ECR 2024 in Vienna. The company highlighted its significant EU growth since establishing its regional HQ in 2019. |
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News • Medical technology reviewArtificial intelligence: huge potential in infection controlPPE compliance, air and environment monitoring, antibiotic treatment decision support: AI has great potential to help prevent infectious disease outbreaks, a review at the upcoming ECCMID points out. |
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News • Operation equipmentSingle-port technology to enhance robotic surgeryOne and the same opening for the camera and surgical instruments: A new technology, called single-port, is being introduced at Karolinska University Hospital to enhance robotic cancer surgery. |
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News • Stress and cost of finding suitable childcareWhy doctors quit: Survey identifies critical reasonsA new BMJ survey shows many doctor parents find it almost impossible to fit their work in with available childcare options. For some, childcare costs are more than they earn. |
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News • Working environmentWomen in healthcare: more stress, higher burnout ratesGender inequality, poor work-life integration, lack of support: female medical professionals are exposed to greater levels of stress and are more prone to burnout than men, a new study finds. |
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News • Reimbursement and accessLung cancer care: addressing inequalities across EuropeWhen it comes to lung cancer care, patients in Europe face significant differences depending on the country they are in. Researchers from Amsterdam analysed the landscape. |
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News • Revealed by AIProstate cancer: more than just one diseaseArtificial Intelligence has helped scientists reveal a new form of aggressive prostate cancer which could revolutionise how the disease is diagnosed and treated in the future. |
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News • Women's health imagingBreast cancer: MRI surveillance reduces mortality in BRCA1 high-risk womenAn international study has revealed that MRI monitoring in women with mutations in the BRCA1 genes significantly reduces breast cancer mortality without the need for preventive mastectomy. |
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News • Energy consumption in radiologyResearchers look at environmental impacts of AIAs artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it’s essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools. |
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News • Diabetes managementReducing blood sugar levels with red lightResearchers have found a surprising method to reduce blood glucose levels in a person: Shining red light on their back. This could help control diabetes without medication. |
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