Will the future of healthcare take place in virtual realities? While this prospect seems unlikely, the benefits of VR spaces for medical purposes are already being explored. These include expert consultations, reducing fear and stress of pediatric patients, telemedicine for remote areas, and minimizing the need for follow-up apoointments. We also take a look at promising developments, such as the deescalation of chemotherapy regimens for prostate cancer, AI tools to predict MS progression and breast cancer aggressiveness, 3D-printed blood vessels, and more. Enjoy reading!
Article • Interactive VR worlds in healthcare
Metaverse in medicine: between potential and pioneering spirit
For many, the term “metaverse” evokes images of VR headsets and the rebranded company behind Facebook – but can the digital parallel universe provide actual benefits for healthcare? Dr Anke Diehl has studied the technology intensively and ...
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Sponsored • System installation in GermanyuMI 550 – a new era in mobile PET/CT imagingUnited Imaging is pleased to announce the installation of their uMI 550 mobile system in Germany. Starting in September, Alliance Medical Northern Europe (part of the Alliance Medical Group) is using the manufacturer’s advanced imaging technology ... |
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News • Lower dose, improve tolerability, retain efficacyProstate cancer therapy: benefits of therapy deescalationRadiotherapy of prostate cancer often comes with side effects, causing some patients to discontinue treatment. New research shows the benefits of at lowering the dose over subsequent treatment cycles. |
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News • Effects of smartwatch alertsHeart rate monitoring: wearable devices can drive anxiety, possibly affect healthFor patients with atrial fibrillation, using a wearable device can lead to higher anxiety about symptoms and treatment, doctor visits, and use of informal healthcare resources, a new study finds. |
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News • Machine learning forecast of MSMultiple sclerosis: predicting progression with AICan an AI predict the progression of multiple sclerosis in a patient over the subsequent months and years? Researchers in Belgium used machine learning to do just that – with promising results. |
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Opinion article • Wearable medical devicesSweat analysis reveals a wealth of health informationDiagnosis and monitoring medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infections: In this opinion article, Alix Joseph (Linxens) explores the potential of sweat analysis. |
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News • Horizon grant for "KEEPCARING"Study to prevent burnout of surgeons and OR staffTo address the increasing stress and burnout rates among healthcare professionals, Amsterdam UMC will lead a European consortium in search of the best solutions. |
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News • Vaskuläre ImplantateVenen aus dem 3D-Drucker für bessere BypässeMithilfe eines speziellen Druckers stellen Experten in Edinburgh biokompatible, röhrenförmige Strukturen her, die sich als künstliche Venen nutzen lassen – etwa als Bypass. |
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News • Tumor assessment via chromatin imagingFrom DCIS to IDC: AI identifies breast cancer stagesResearchers at MIT and ETH Zurich developed an AI model that identifies certain breast cancer stages likely to progress to invasive forms of cancer. |
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News • HAI research on MDR pathogenNew insights into hospital-acquired Klebsiella infectionsKlebsiella is among the top three pathogens responsible for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Now, researchers discovered why the bacteria thrive in clinical environments. |
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