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Welcome to Düsseldorf! Medical technology continues to transform healthcare delivery, offering unprecedented opportunities for improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency. in our special MEDICA edition, we explore the current state of robot-assisted surgery in Europe, where innovative systems face regulatory challenges despite their potential for precise minimally invasive interventions. The newsletter also addresses strategies to mitigate the critical workforce shortages in medical laboratories and showcases Estonia's digital health infrastructure, demonstrating how integrated data systems enhance clinical operations and patient care. Enjoy reading!

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Article • New technologies, old limitations?

Robot-assisted surgery in Europe: high tech between scalpel and legislation

The use of surgical robots offers a wide range of possibilities, but in Europe the technology is often unable to reach its full potential. Dr. med. Christoph Wandhöfer explains why.

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Sponsored • Spotlight Estonia

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Europe’s healthcare systems face growing pressure: fewer staff, higher infection-control demands, and increased documentation. Estonia is already built for this. With 99% of health data digital, digital trust is built into everyday healthcare – ...

Article • On the hunt for skilled personnel

Staff shortage in the medical lab: solutions for a growing challenge

Shortages of skilled staff is creating challenges in medical laboratories across Europe. Many workers are nearing retirement age with numerous hospital laboratories having unfilled positions and facing the further issue of sharp competition from the ...

Sponsored • Immunochromatography

World’s First Dual IVDR-Certified One-Step Strep A Rapid Test by GenSure Biotech Sets New Benchmark for Rapid Respiratory Infection Diagnostics

An innovative Group A Streptococcus “One-Step Antigen Extraction + Detection” Kit (immunochromatography), developed by GenSure Biotech Inc., has successfully obtained both Class B and Class C EU IVDR certifications for in vitro diagnostic ...

News • New approach for VSN patients

How virtual reality can support stroke rehabilitation

After a stroke, traditional rehabilitation often relies on repetitive exercises that can be physically demanding and demotivating for patients. A new study explores the potential of virtual reality (VR) to solve these issues.

News • AI in cancer care

New 3-tier framework sets safety standards for LLMs in oncology

Underscoring the growing role of large language models (LLM) in cancer care, ESMO released the first structured set of recommendations to bring AI language models into oncology safely and effectively.

News • Implant longevity

Smart feature management to extend pacemaker battery life

Pacemakers have a range of different functions, not all of which are needed for every patient – switching off unnecessary features could help extend the battery life of the devices by several years.

News • Radiation-induced cognitive decline

New approach to protect the brain during radiation therapy

Researchers identified a targeted way to protect the brain from harmful side effects of cranial radiation therapy, potentially preserving the quality of life for millions of brain cancer survivors.

News • Preventing periprosthetic femoral fractures

Safer implant designs for total hip replacement

Postoperative femoral fracture—a break in the thigh bone near the hip joint—is a common complication after total hip replacement. A new study explores how implant design can reduce this risk.

News • Long-term subcutaneous EEG

Breaking new ground to advance seizure monitoring and epilepsy diagnosis

Traditional diagnostic methods for epilepsy face significant limitations. A new clinical trial explores the potential of advanced brain monitoring to improve diagnosis and management of the condition.

News • Non-invasive structured bioink deposition

A pill-sized bioprinter could repair GI tract injuries from the inside

To help repair soft tissue injuries of the gastrointestinal tract like ulcers or hemorrhages, EPFL researchers envision a new class of device: a pill-sized, swallowable bioprinter.

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ePaper

Article • Trade fair special

EUROPEAN HOSPITAL @ MEDICA 2025

EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is at MEDICA 2025! We cover the most exciting topics of the leading trade fair, with reports on robot-assisted surgery, innovative AI approaches to radiology and lab medicine, and more. Click here to read the ePaper.

Article • Information & insights

EUROPEAN HOSPITAL 4/2025 is out!

The latest issue of EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is here! We cover promising applications of mobile MRI, latest developments in breast cancer screening, strategies to protect healthcare institutions from cyberattacks, and more. Click here to read the ePaper.

Article • Lab equipment

LABBook - Your guide to laboratory and pathology equipment in Europe

LABBook provides an overview of European laboratory systems. Whether you are about to set up a new lab or want to replace existing equipment, LABBook will help you make smart investment decisions to boost efficiency and productivity in your lab.

Events

20.11.2025 - 21.11.2025 Paris, France
Artificial Intelligence & Nephrology 2025
21.11.2025 - 22.11.2025 Berlin, Germany
ESC Digital & AI Summit
24.11.2025 - 25.11.2025 Vösendorf, Austria
Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2025
30.11.2025 - 04.12.2025 Chicago, IL, USA
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting
04.12.2025 - 06.12.2025 Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo
04.12.2025 - 06.12.2025 Chicago, IL, USA
International Meet on Public Health and Healthcare Management (PHHMMEET2025)
 

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