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Many breast cancers are detected between screenings • healthcare-in-europe.com
In a new study, researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown that so-called interval cancers, which are detected between two screening sessions, account for a significant proportion of breast cancer cases and that certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of developing this type of cancer.
Coronary artery calcium score: useful regardless of age • healthcare-in-europe.com
Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong contributor to coronary risk, with risk increasing markedly as people age.
Advancing diabetes treatment with 3D bioprinting • healthcare-in-europe.com
A research team led by Professor Jinah Jang from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, IT Convergence Engineering, and the Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), along with Myungji Kim, an Ph.D. candidate in the Division of interdisciplinary bioscience and bioengineering (i-bio) have successfully developed an innovative platform for diabetes treatment using bioink derived from pancreatic tissue and 3D bioprinting technology.
Enhancing the “eye of medicine” • healthcare-in-europe.com
A greater emphasis on AI and sustainability, new approaches to mitigating staff shortage and more: At the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025 in Vienna, Philips showcased its approaches to several critical issues in diagnostic imaging. The global healthtech company presented solutions addressing today's healthcare challenges while aligning with the congress's "Planet Radiology" theme.
Hepatitis B: rapid diagnostic test to halt mother-to-child transmission • healthcare-in-europe.com
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with Kumamoto University in Japan, have assessed a new rapid diagnostic test to identify pregnant women at elevated risk of transmitting hepatitis B to their babies.
Protecting wireless medical implants from being hacked • healthcare-in-europe.com
A brain implant designed to help control seizures is hijacked. A pacemaker receives fake signals, disrupting its rhythm. A hacker infiltrates an insulin pump, delivering a fatal overdose. While these scenarios sound like scenes from a sci-fi thriller, such cyberhealth threats are of real concern as medical technology moves toward smart, wirelessly connected implants.
Lung fibrosis: radiopharmaceutical improves diagnosis and monitoring • healthcare-in-europe.com
Trimt GmbH develops novel radiopharmaceuticals for improved detection and treatment of various diseases. While generally focusing on cancer, a recent study linked Trimt's clinical imaging probes to fibrosis, a slowly progressing and lethal disease calling for improved early diagnostics.
Childhood tuberculosis up by 10%: a wake-up call for Europe • healthcare-in-europe.com
The 2025 Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring report, released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe shows that children under 15 years of age accounted for 4.3% of those with new and relapsed tuberculosis (TB) in the WHO European Region, representing a worrying 10% surge in paediatric TB for 2023, compared to the previous year.
Connect, automate and innovate your lab through SMART Automation • healthcare-in-europe.com
In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, efficiency and accuracy are essential in overcoming workload challenges. Pathology laboratories are under pressure to keep up with growing demands, all while ensuring standardised, consistent and high-quality results.
AI for colon cancer detection: "Right now, this is version 1.0. We need version 4.0” • healthcare-in-europe.com
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical guideline making no recommendation — for or against — the use of computer-aided detection systems (CADe) in colonoscopy.
PET/CT premiere in Greece • healthcare-in-europe.com
Through close collaboration between United Imaging and Papapostolou Healthcare Technologies, a provider of high-tech medical equipment and technical support, Agios Andreas General Hospital of Patras, Greece, is set to enhance its diagnostic capabilities with the installation of the uMI 550 Digital Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET/CT) system.
Cryoablation: A treatment option for low-risk early-stage breast cancer • healthcare-in-europe.com
Cryoablation, the destruction of malignant cancer cells by freezing them, is increasingly becoming an alternative to having conventional lumpectomy for patients diagnosed with early-stage, localised, low-risk breast cancer. Findings from numerous recent clinical trials show that cancer recurrence rates are very low and are comparable to breast conservation surgery (BCS).
Trauma surgeons propose ‘precision transfusion’ approach • healthcare-in-europe.com
When someone is traumatically injured, giving them blood products before they arrive at the hospital – such as at the scene or during emergency transport – can improve their likelihood of survival and recovery. But patients with certain traumatic injuries have better outcomes when administered specific blood components.
Nanotube sensors enhance accuracy in continuous health monitoring • healthcare-in-europe.com
In a new study, researchers produced nanomaterials that could be used in developing more accurate sensors for healthcare in the future. For example, the levels of female hormones are so low that very sensitive sensors are needed to detect their fluctuations in the body.
Novel radiotracer identifies TNBC biomarker • healthcare-in-europe.com
A new PET radiotracer can effectively visualize Nectin-4, an emerging biomarker found in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). According to new research, the PET tracer has the potential to play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of this aggressive disease, improving clinical outcomes for patients.
Researchers discover microplastics in IV bags • healthcare-in-europe.com
Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now, according to new research, these bits of plastic — from 1 to 62 micrometers long — are present in the filtered solutions used for medical intravenous (IV) infusions.
Restoring movement to paralysis patients with robotics and spinal stimulation • healthcare-in-europe.com
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics—devices that guide movement during therapy—have improved training for those with spinal cord injuries, their effectiveness remains limited.