News • Comparison of imaging methods
4D flow MRI to quicker diagnose aortic stenosis
A new 4D flow MRI method could accelerate diagnosis of aortic stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal heart condition.
Studies
News • Breast cancer diagnosis
AI classifies mammography microcalcifications
A novel deep-learning approach automatically finds and classifies microcalcifications found in mammography images—bringing both accuracy and consistency to breast-cancer screening.
News • Predictive models for fungal pathogens
Study: Climate change enhances threat of infection-causing fungi to Europe
The rise of pathogenic fungi is a real concern and is being driven by climate change. A new study predicts significant spread of certain fungal pathogens in Europe fuelled by rising temperatures.
News • CT-based deep learning-driven tool
Liver cancer segmentation and detection with 'SALSA'
Results of a new retrospective study demonstrate the potential of a novel, CT-based deep learning-driven tool to enhance liver cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and response evaluation.
News • Additional patient deaths assessment
Nurses leaving: the "life-or-death consequences" of Brexit
In the years following Brexit, many EU nurses have left the UK, and the quality of care suffered for it. Now, a new study puts a number of additional patient deaths as a result of the referendum.
News • Retinal functional impairments as biomarkers
Eye exam shows potential for early detection of Parkinson's disease
Researchers from Université Laval discovered that the retina of people with Parkinson's disease responds differently to light than that of healthy people. This offers new diagnostic options.
News • Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use
HAI: study reveals serious gaps in infection prevention and control
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to residents of long-term care facilities in Europe. A new study points to serious gaps in infection prevention and control measures.
News • Promising biomarker found
Broad rim lesions predict multiple sclerosis progression
A new biomarker for multiple sclerosis: the inflammatory cell rim from microglial cells surrounding brain lesions was found to directly correlate with the severity and speed of disease progression.
News • From RRMS to SPMS
Multiple sclerosis: AI detects crucial transition point
Multiple sclerosis often transitions from a relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive form, which requires different treatment. Now, an AI model can determine this change with 90% certainty.
News • Combining spatial transcriptomics, pseudotime and machine learning
More precise than PSA: New biomarkers for prostate cancer found in urine
Using AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumours, researchers have found new, precise biomarkers to diagnose prostate cancer at an early stage through a simple urine sample.
News • Environmental impact
Plastic waste from test kits: call for urgent action
During the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone became familiar with lateral flow tests. These tests generate a lot of plastic waste, creating an environmental crisis. Experts call for urgent action.
News • Faster, more accurate treatment
Basal cell carcinoma: AI support for Mohs surgery
Dutch researchers have developed an AI tool to support Mohs surgery, a precise but time-consuming procedure to treat the most common form of cancer in the Netherlands: basal cell carcinoma.
News • Side effect mitigation
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides lasting relief from radiotherapy
Radiation therapy is an effective component of many cancer treatments, but some patients experience severe side effects. A new study shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can provide long-term relief.
News • Patient history analysis
AI helps GPs detect lung cancer 4 months earlier
GPs may soon be able to identify patients with an increased risk of lung cancer up to 4 months earlier with an algorithm created by researchers based on the data of more than half a million patients.
News • Trust in technology
Patients open to AI support in mammography
Despite their improving diagnostic accuracy, medical AI systems are often met with skepticism by radiologists. Their patients, however, seem more inclined to embrace this technology, a study shows.
News • Fibroblasts promote tumor growth and spread
Study explores reasons behind high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, partly due to its tumor microenvironment, known as the stroma. Now, a study has identified a new key factor contributing to this feature.
News • Carotid artery stenosis
After stroke: new approach favors medication over surgery
A risky carotid artery operation may no longer be necessary for patients who suffer a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing, research suggests. Instead, medication-only treatment may also be viable.
News • Synthetic fibrosis distributions
AI generates ‘scarred hearts’ for better cardiac treatments
Researchers have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.
News • Sputum-free, rapid alternative for TB detection
POCT AI-guided lung ultrasound boosts tuberculosis diagnosis
Despite previous global declines, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise again. A new AI-powered lung ultrasound shows promise in improving diagnostic performance of TB.
News • Adversarial robust image processing
Defense system protects medical digital twins from cyberattack
Medical digital twins can help predict diseases, but are vulnerable to cyberattacks that can lead to incorrect diagnoses. Researchers have developed a new defense system to address this threat.
News • Blood-based marker P-tau217
Simple, yet effective way to early detect Alzheimer's disease
A new, simpler and cheaper analytical method for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease could help bring blood tests into the healthcare system globally, according to a new study.
News • Study on diagnostic shortcomings
Parkinson's disease: one in six diagnoses turns out to be inaccurate
A new study found that a significant proportion of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are later corrected. The results demonstrate the need for improved diagnostic processes.
News • Trial on selective surgery omission
Invasive breast cancer: surgery not always necessary, study finds
Surgery may not be the best next course of treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and standard radiotherapy, new research finds.
News • Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Impact of DMD on the brain may be reversible, study finds
New research has revealed how Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) also profoundly affects the brain, leading to cognitive and behavioural challenges that are very diverse and some could be reversible.
News • Arrhythmia prediction
Using AI to prevent sudden cardiac death
A network of artificial neurons imitating the human brain could help identify patients at risk of a serious arrhythmia from an ECG and avoid many cases of sudden cardiac death, a new study suggests.
