Diagnostics: Pathology in Germany faces a gap in care
According to experts in the field of pathology, nationwide medical care in Germany is at risk. This was pointed out by the German Society of Pathology (DGP ) at its annual conference in Leipzig on Friday. Pathology is an indispensable pillar for diagnostics, therapy...
Interlaboratory tests: “Failure to comply with the requirements could not only result in civil claims for damages in the event of damage, but could also be relevant under criminal law”
The Reference Institute for Bioanalytics (RfB) is one of the two German proficiency testing organizations designated by the German Medical Association as an approved reference institution for carrying out external quality control in the areas B1 to B3 and in the area...
SOS Children’s Villages: Sexual violence in armed conflicts as a strategic weapon
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on June 19, SOS Children's Villages warns of the increasing use of sexual violence as a strategic tool in armed conflicts. Over 473 million children worldwide live in conflict...
Laboratory medicine faces groundbreaking changes: Leopoldina discussion paper calls for biomarker revolution
In a discussion paper published today by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the researchers involved recommend a paradigm shift in dealing with age-related diseases in research and medicine. Biomarkers and a national multi-omics database should play a...
“Pretty much everyone who is anyone in laboratory medicine is at the MedLabAwards this evening”
Jan Wolter is the authorized representative of the Executive Committee of the German Society for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (DGKL). Under his leadership, the specialist society has undergone a strategic and communicative realignment since 2024, which...
New action medeor medicine warehouse opened in Tanzania
In Tanzania, the aid organization action medeor has opened a modern medicine warehouse in Kibaha near Dar es Salaam. The 850 square meter facility meets WHO standards for storage and distribution and is intended to ensure the supply of medicines, medical consumables...
Genome sequencing and EHDS: TMF promotes sustainable use of health data
The responsible use of health data is the focus of health research. At the genomDE Symposium on July 10 and 11, 2025 in Berlin, the TMF will present its model project Genome Sequencing. Experts from clinics, research, patient associations and healthcare policy will...
Laboratory medicine on the mountain pasture: precision for health in the Alps
In the Alpine countries of Austria and Switzerland, as well as in Bavaria, laboratory medicine is an indispensable pillar of healthcare that meets the highest standards despite the geographical and logistical challenges in mountainous, often remote regions. Modern...
Biomarker: drug combination reduces alcohol consumption
Two existing medications - one for smoking cessation and the other for treating depression - appear to work effectively together in the treatment of alcohol problems. The combination reduces cravings for alcohol, lowers consumption and can reduce the risk of nausea....
TUM researchers develop method for tracking manipulated immune cells
A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM ) has developed a new method to visualize manipulated immune cells in the body. This should improve the understanding of cell therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy and make future treatments safer. The...
