News • From neutrophil to PMN-MDSC

Blood cell corruption identified as path to severe Covid

A US research team has shown that Sars-CoV-2 can “reprogram” pathogen-fighting white blood cells into immune system suppressing cells — a potential mechanism by which severe Covid may arise.

News • Diagnostic assistance

Pancreatic cancer: clinical deployment of AI system for early detection

Survival rates for pancreatic cancer rise drastically the earlier it is detected, but early-stage tumors are notoriously difficult to spot. A new AI-powered diagnostic system is set to improve this.

Video • Event announcement

MSK Imaging in Sports Medicine

Announcing the first edition of the MSK Imaging in Sports Medicine, with the unrestricted support of Esaote. The event will take place on May 30, 2025, in Florence, Italy, at Viola Park, one of the…

News • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

New insights on ALS onset opens paths to earlier treatment

New research shows that dysfunction in the mitochondria linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) occurs before the cells show other signs of disease, which was not previously known.

Article • Technology impact in emergency medicine

Emergency radiology reports – AI to the rescue?

As Emergency Departments (EDs) get ever busier, focus has fallen on the role artificial Intelligence (AI) can play in supporting patients and clinicians in delivering urgent care. The topic took…

Article • Technology applications

Medical 3D printing: from niche to mainstream

From personalized medical guides and implants to advanced surgical planning solutions: 3D printing and visualization has seen considerable growth over the past years and is already making a significant impact in healthcare. AI, cloud, and virtual/augmented reality technologies show promise to further advance the number of applications. However, many hospitals find it challenging to implement these technologies into their established clinical workflows and reimbursement structures.

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Article • Research, diagnostics, therapy

Laboratory medicine in focus

The medical laboratory is a supporting pillar of modern healthcare. Laboratory findings with analyses of blood, urine and other body fluids provide valuable insights from infection diagnostics and…

Article • Technology overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare

With the help of artificial intelligence, computers are to simulate human thought processes. Machine learning is intended to support almost all medical specialties. But what is going on inside an AI…

Article • Awareness

Focus on cancer

From solid tumors to metastatic carcinomas and leukemia: cancer is among the most common causes of death. Keep reading for latest developments in early detection, staging, therapy and research.

Diagnostic imaging

Radiology, sonography and beyond: Keep reading to find out how imaging techniques like MRI, CT and ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of diseases and the guidance of medical procedures.

News • Study on diagnostic accuracy of AB-MRI

Abbreviated MRI effectively detects cancer in dense breasts

Diagnosing breast cancer in women with extremely dense breasts often comes down to MRI, but the scans take long and are expensive. Research confirms that shorter protocols also yield accurate results.

News • Patient data extraction, manipulation, poisoning

Experts highlight LLM cybersecurity threats in radiology

Integration of large language models (LLMs) in healthcare is still in its early stages, but expected to expand rapidly. Now, researchers point out potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in radiology.

News • Radiomic parenchymal phenotypes

Dense breasts = high cancer risk? It's not that simple

Using radiomics on mammograms of over 30,000 women, researchers have identified six breast texture patterns that may be associated with increased cancer risk.

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Laboratory/pathology

From clinical chemistry to digital pathology: Read more about how modern medical laboratories and procedures in pathology play a vital role in the detection and prevention of diseases and in medical research.

News • Diagnostic technology

First European reference site for new digital pathology solutions

North Bristol NHS Trust and Fujifilm Healthcare Europe continue their long-standing relationship, with the establishment of a reference site agreement for the company's new pathology solution.

News • Focus on mutation frequency decline

A new strategy to combat antibiotic resistance

Finding ways to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a scientific and medical priority. A consortium of researchers identified a compound capable of blocking a key protein for virulence, thus…

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.

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Treatment

Medical innovations are rapidly expanding therapy options for many diseases. Keep reading to find more information on new therapies, surgical techniques, effective medication and patient care.

News • Boron neutron capture therapy

BNCT: From clinical trial to cancer treatment

With the introduction of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), Helsinki University Hospital offers a new radiation therapy method that can destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding tissue.

News • Product launch announcement

New solutions for less invasive third-space endoscopy treatment

Fujifilm Healthcare Europe announce the European launch of their new therapeutic gastroscopes and narrow endoscope for advanced treatment.

News • New organ-preserving options explored

Five major advances in anal and rectal cancer treatment with radiotherapy

From organ-preserving treatments to chemo-immunotherapy combinations: five studies presented at ESTRO 2025 showcase how radiotherapy is reshaping the treatment landscape for anal and rectal cancer.

Management

Time to bring out the white collars: Read more about the economy and politics of health as well as optimised hospital and patient management.

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 • 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.

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Olympus appoints new CEO

Global MedTech company Olympus, announces appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) aimed at accelerating its ongoing transformation efforts in the medtech space.

IT/Tech

From AI-based image analysis to virtual therapies: Find out how digitalisation and cutting-edge IT solutions advance the medical landscape.

News • Classification of movement disorders

Tremor or myoclonus? AI helps tell them apart

Movement disorders often show overlapping symptoms, making it difficult for doctors to make the correct diagnosis. A new AI tool could help distinguish between different disorders, such as tremor and…

News • Future Health Index 2025

‘In medical AI we trust’? Many patients disagree

AI has the power to transform healthcare, but trust gaps among clinicians and patients threaten to slow adoption and impact, the 10th annual Future Health Index (FHI) report reveals.

News • LLM exaggerations and overgeneralizations

Generative AI routinely blows up science findings

Reading an LLM-generated recap to get the gist of a scientific publication? Not a good idea, a new study finds: Most leading chatbots exaggerate the findings – prompting for more accuracy even…

Research

When scientific curiosity paves the way for improved healthcare: Read more about promising studies and trials that lead to more effective drugs, procedures as well as medical guidelines.

News • Novel nanoparticle filter

Update for face masks: easier breathing, same virus protection

After the Covid-19 pandemic, face masks have become less common. However, those who still need to wear a mask often suffer from discomfort due to restricted breathing. New research could change this.

News • New insights on CLEC5A

Immune gene discovery could prevent memory loss in Alzheimer's patients

A gene once believed to fight only viral infections could also hold the key to preventing memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients, a new study finds. This paves the way for new drug developments.

News • Deep learning-based assessment

AI ‘Sybil’ predicts lung cancer risk from single LDCT scan

A deep learning model was able to predict future lung cancer risk from a single low-dose chest CT (LDCT) scan, according to new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference.

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