HTW Dresden develops biocompatible, compostable materials for point-of-care diagnostics
The Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden) is researching sustainable materials for rapid medical tests in the "BioMat" project: Together with partners, a bio-based, compostable base material for point-of-care tests (POCT) is being developed. A novel...
New drug combinations show efficacy against resistant malaria
Researchers at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) have tested two new triple combinations against malaria tropica in a clinical phase II study funded by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). The combinations...
German Society for Pain Medicine warns against restriction of the right to self-determined dying
The German Society for Pain Medicine (DGS) sees a possible new legal regulation on physician-assisted suicide as a threat to the landmark ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court of 2020. A new regulation could again restrict the right to self-determined dying in...
Eye drop active ingredient forms PFAS-like substance
A fluorinated active ingredient (perfluorohexyloctane) used in some over-the-counter eye drops can alter liver cells and be partially converted into a PFAS-like compound. This is shown by a new study by Örebro University, which has been published in Environment...
World Cancer Day: Calling for the right to be forgotten for young cancer survivors
Under the motto "United by Unique", World Cancer Day on 4 February 2026 will focus on the individual realities of life of people with cancer. For young adults between the ages of 18 and 39, the burden of surviving cancer often does not end with medical healing. Many...
Updated European Code Against Cancer: More prevention through individual and policy action
Just in time for World Cancer Day on 4 February 2026, the fifth edition of the European Code Against Cancer is available in German. The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has updated the recommendations and included concrete calls for action to...
Armin Soave new President of the German Society of Andrology
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Armin Soave has been the new President of the German Society of Andrology (DGA) since January 1, 2026. The specialist in urology, andrology and sexual medicine (FEBU, FECSM, Clinical Andrologist EAA) was unanimously elected at the general meeting as...
Drones and robots locate radioactive sources quickly and precisely
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE are developing drones and robots that detect and locate radioactive, chemical, biological, nuclear and explosive substances (CBRNE) from a safe distance. The systems...
AOK assumes additional costs for metered-dose inhalers containing salbutamol in the event of supply bottlenecks
The AOK Association has decided to cover the additional costs of salbutamoli-containing MDIs that exceed the fixed amount for its insured persons from 1 February 2026. This exemption applies for the time being for the duration of the supply shortage identified by the...
Professor Rita Schmutzler new President of German Cancer Aid
The Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors of German Cancer Aid have elected Professor Dr. Rita Schmutzler as the new President of the organization. The gynaeco-oncologist and expert in risk-adapted cancer prevention will take office on 1 February 2026,...
