Groundbreaking: KAIST develops AI model for medicine in the Lunit consortium
On November 14, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology announced its participation in the Lunit consortium for the development of a specialized AI basic model and began work on a model for medicine and life sciences. The project, supervised by the...
MHH and Bundeswehr Hospital Westerstede intensify cooperation for crisis preparation
The Hannover Medical School and the Bundeswehr Hospital Westerstede have signed a cooperation agreement to prepare care, training and research for crises and security challenges. The aim is to create more resilient health structures for alliance and defence cases...
ETH Zurich develops microrobot for targeted drug delivery
Researchers at ETH Zurich have optimised a microrobot that transports drugs and dissolves to release them. The system enables navigation in complex vascular structures and has been tested in models and animals. The results were published in the journal Science. Every...
Pilot study points to increase in cannabis-induced psychosis after legalisation
A pilot study by the University of Augsburg and the Bezirkskliniken Schwaben indicates an increase in mental health problems and psychosis caused by cannabis - since legalization on April 1, 2024. The study, published in the German Medical Journal, analyzed...
Single gene can cause mental illness
An international study led by Human Genetics at Leipzig University Medical Center has shown for the first time that changes in a single gene can trigger mental illnesses. Until now, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders or depression were thought to be the result of...
Pubservatory makes changes in PubMed database transparent
The Information Centre for Life Sciences ZB MED has developed Pubservatory, a beta version of a tool that makes the maintenance of the PubMed database visible. It shows additions and deletions of publications in selected time periods, thus increasing transparency for...
MEDICA LABMED FORUM 2025 sheds light on digitalization, IVDR and shortage of skilled workers in laboratory medicine
The MEDICA LABMED FORUM has developed into a central scientific element of MEDICA, the world's leading trade fair for the healthcare industry and medical technology. Under the direction of Stefan Holdenrieder from the German Heart Center of the Technical University of...
Diabetes and depression: mutual risk and burden for those affected
People with diabetes are about twice as likely to suffer from depression as people without this metabolic disorder. The simultaneous occurrence of both diseases reduces the quality of life, worsens the course of diabetes and increases costs in the health care system....
One-hour blood glucose level as a new marker for diabetes prevention
An elevated blood sugar level one hour after the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) signals a critical metabolic state – even before prediabetes. Those affected respond particularly well to lifestyle interventions. The value could become a new clinically relevant...
German Cancer Congress 2026 dedicated to the future of oncology
From February 18 to 21, 2026, the German Cancer Congress will take place in the CityCube Berlin, where experts from science, medicine, nursing, healthcare, politics and self-help will discuss the cancer medicine of the future. In view of the ongoing shortage of...
