Organ transplantations are among the most complex and challenging medical procedures. To monitor patients in this state of extreme vulnerability, reliable imaging is crucial. At ECR 2024, experts explored the applications of ultrasound in these settings. In this issue, we also take a closer look at a recent 10-year evaluation of digital breast tomosynthesis, new insights into Covid-19 immunotherapy, the potential global health threat of antimicrobial resistance in fungal pathogens, and much more. Enjoy reading!
Article • Liver, renal, pancreas, paediatric and multi-organ transplants
Important role for ultrasound in transplantation imaging
Ultrasound plays a pivotal role in the assessment of organ transplant patients. It enables physicians to safely and easily assess progress, identify complications and resolve problems, as well as deliver long-term monitoring. The value of ultrasound ...
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News • Breast cancer detectionDecade of DBT: 10-year study shows benefits of tomosynthesisEvidence of the superiority of tomosynthesis for breast cancer detection is stacking up, with new results from a 10-year study further demonstrating the 3D imaging technique's benefits. |
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News • Study on antiviral therapy efficacyCovid-19 treatment of immunocompromised patients: better late than neverImmunocompromised patients are at greatest risk of developing severe Covid-19 after an infection. While early antiviral treatments yield best results, even late-onset therapies still show benefits. |
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News • Antifungal resistanceJust a bit of mold? Why fungal disease should not be underestimatedWhile awareness for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria is relatively high, fungal pathogens remain largely ignored – a blind spot with potentially dire consequences for global health. |
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News • Achieving and maintaining high service qualityQA in histopathology laboratories from pre- to post-analytic phaseTesting from histopathology laboratories is considered the gold standard for many diseases. To avoid errors that can significantly impact patient outcomes, an expert details on quality assurance (QA). |
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News • UK family doctor surveyAI in the GP office: study points out lack of clear work policiesChatGPT has brought generative AI to the mainstream – and into many GP practices as well, a new study suggests. The work points out the risk of doctors using AI without clear guidance or policies. |
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News • Biorobotics breakthroughPromising hand prosthesis controlled by thought and magnetsA new type of magnetically controlled prosthetic hand allows amputees to reproduce all movements simply by thinking and to control the force applied when grasping fragile objects. |
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News • Protective mucus layerStudies assess damage from antibiotic use on the gut microbiomeThe microbiome – bacteria in the GI tract – is essential for digesting food and training the immune system. New studies explore how repeated antibiotic use can upset this delicate system. |
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News • When red means bad (for the heart)Nutri-Score hints at foods that increase CVD riskThe Nutri-Score is designed to provide consumers with information on nutritional quality. New research reveals that the ratings also correspond with the cardiovascular health impact of the products. |
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News • Exploring the connectionType 2 diabetes affects asthma risk – and vice versaIndividuals with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing asthma – and vice versa, according to an analysis of data on 17 million people. |
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