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News • Neurology

New high resolution PET scanner reveals early signs of brain diseases

A new high-res PET scanner is making its clinical debut at UZ Leuven. The scanner makes it possible to detect earliest signs of brain diseases, years before a patient experiences the first symptoms.

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Article • Pros and cons of academic-industry partnerships

Computational pathology: Building bridges between labs and business

Academic-industry partnerships are playing a crucial role in advancing computational pathology. At the Digital Pathology and AI Congress: Europe in London in December, Liron Pantanowitz outlined the…

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News • Renal function deterioration

MRI could predict kidney disease before it develops, study suggests

Advanced multiparametric MRI performed before kidney tumor surgery could help identify patients at higher risk for kidney function decline and chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy.

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Article • Experts call for joined-up NHS services

Reshaping women’s healthcare – from postcode lottery to personalised pathways

Fragmented care pathways, persistent data gaps and a ‘postcode lottery’ of services continue to undermine the quality of healthcare for women across the United Kingdom. At the HETT25 conference in London, a panel of experts from primary and secondary care, research, femtech and digital health innovation discussed how integrated care models and digital tools can reshape outcomes – and why the emerging women’s health hubs may offer a blueprint for the future.

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Article • Diagnostic imaging

Ultrasound/Sonography

Ultrasound imaging is primarily known from prenatal care, but sonography is also used in many other places: it is just as indispensable for examining the thyroid and abdomen as it is in cardiology.…

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Article • Workspace, management, research

Women in healthcare

Long time underrepresented in both leadership positions and research design, women have come a long way in restoring gender equality in healthcare settings. Yet, many challenges still remain. Keep…

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Article • Bacterial defense mechanism

Antibiotic resistance: a global threat to healthcare

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming more prevalent around the world, constituting a serious threat to public health. When bacteria acquire resistance against antibiotics, common medical…

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.

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Video • 3D augmented-reality imaging

AR could help users wrap their head around medical ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is notoriously difficult to master, as the operator has to mentally arrange a 3D object from 2D images. A new approach using augmented reality (AR) could help speed up the training.

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News • Dynamic chest radiography

Seven-second X-ray scan detects heart complication after ToF surgery

Researchers developed a simple, rapid, and low-dose X-ray technique to evaluate the severity of pulmonary valve regurgitation – a common complication after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.

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News • Impact beyond weight loss

Whole-body PET/CT reveals metabolic changes after bariatric surgery

A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of organs. These insights could support more precise treatment monitoring.

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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.

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News • Key biological mechanisms identified

Finding the “tipping point” of Alzheimer's

At which point does Alzheimer’s disease pathology lead to dementia? Researchers identified distinct mechanisms in the brain, which could represent an important target for future therapies.

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News • OPTIMA trial results

Gene test could safely spare breast cancer patients of chemotherapy

Many people with breast cancer can avoid chemotherapy with a gene test, potentially sparing them side effects without increasing the risk of the cancer returning, a clinical trial has found.

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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.

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News • Additive manufacturing

3D printed 'lily stent' could speed recovery after weight-loss surgery

To treat gastric leaks after weight loss surgery, doctors usually rely on a device not suited for the task. This may result in further complications. A redesigned stent could help fix this issue.

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News • Novel radiopharmaceutical therapy

Promising treatment option for aggressive neuroendocrine tumors

A new type of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) appears to be safe in metastatic neuroendocrine tumor patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options.

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News • Study measures health impact

Reusable catheters = infection risk? New study says no

For decades, patients have been strictly advised to use single-use catheters to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, a new study suggests that reusable options are equally safe.

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

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News • Patient perception

Pushy AI chatbots risk putting patients off screening appointments

"Let's book you in": AI chatbots are generally seen as a welcome tool for managing medical screening appointments. However, too much of a good thing can backfire, a new study finds.

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News • Annual industry event

Pharma's Competitive Advantage at AUTOMA+ 2026

The pharmaceutical industry has spent more than a decade discussing the digital factory, yet many of the same challenges remain: meeting regulatory expectations around data integrity, improving…

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News • Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

From PCOS to PMOS: is a name change enough to make a difference?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) – but will it help those it affects? Experts argue what else needs to change to make a difference.

IT/Tech

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

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News • Future Health Index global report

Medical AI in 2026: budding benefits, marred by knowledge gaps

Improved detection of clinical errors and time-saving on the one hand, inadequate training on the other: the latest Future Health Index points out benefits and challenges of medical AI integration.

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News • Sticker health

Ultrasound-based pacemaker to noninvasively steady the heart

Engineers have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that stimulates the heart using ultrasound. The design could one day provide a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants.

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News • Fetal monitoring

Wearable ultrasound patch to improve care for high-risk pregnancies

Engineers have created a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time — and do so even as the fetus and umbilical cord constantly move during pregnancy.

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.

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Prof. Johanna Joyce

Advancing cancer research across Europe and beyond

Prof. Johanna Joyce has begun her two-year term as President of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), a global community of scientists and clinicians dedicated to advancing the…

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News • BayesCNA

New blood analysis method to improve cancer care

Blood tests show promise for detecting and monitoring cancer. A new method makes it possible to analyse samples containing as little as 5% cancer DNA, compared with the 15–20% required today.

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News • Temporal interference stimulation

Towards deep brain stimulation without surgery

A promising technology enables deep brain stimulation without the need to surgically implant electrodes. This could pave the way for its use in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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