DKLM invites students to discover the future of the profession
The German Congress for Laboratory Medicine 2025 will open its doors to young scientists on 24 October and offer interested parties the opportunity to experience modern diagnostics and laboratory medicine up close. Under the motto "Experience the future of laboratory...
AWMF sees the new Research Data Centre on Health as an important step for the European Health Data Space
The Association of Scientific Medical Societies (AWMF) has assessed the opening of the Research Data Centre on Health (FDZ Gesundheit) at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as a decisive step forward in the use of patient data for medical...
DKLM 2025: Proficiency tests in liquid biobanking reveal quality deviations
Over a period of three years, a proficiency test program for liquid biobanking has uncovered process inconsistencies and quality variations in biosamples in national and international biobanks. The program targets quality assurance and identifies weaknesses in inbound...
DKLM 2025: New score determines biological age from urine metabolites
Researchers have developed a score that measures biological age based on urine metabolites. In contrast to chronological age, it takes into account influences such as genetics, lifestyle and environment. The method is based on NMR spectroscopy and could be used for...
ETH tool MetaGraph revolutionises search in DNA data
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new tool called MetaGraph that enables the search of large quantities of sequenced DNA data efficiently, precisely and cost-effectively. It structures the data through indexes, making it easily searchable. As open source...
DAGG Congress highlights innovations in surgical gynecology
From 9 to 11 October 2025, the German Academy of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DAGG) will host its Congress Forum Operative Gynaecology at the International Congress Center Munich. The focus is on the latest developments, current challenges and innovative approaches in...
Air pollution disrupts metabolism in mice
Long-term exposure to particulate matter can impair the healthy metabolism of mice by disrupting the function of brown adipose tissue. This leads to insulin resistance and potentially metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. A study by the University of Zurich...
That’s why you should definitely visit the DKLM 2025 in Leipzig
The German Congress of Laboratory Medicine (DKLM) 2025 is one of the leading events for professionals from clinical chemistry, laboratory medicine and related disciplines. Under the motto "Science for Precision Medicine", it will take place from 23 to 24 October 2025...
DKLM 2025: Study analyzes comorbidities in asthma and COPD in clinical data
In a real-world analysis, researchers have investigated the frequency and patterns of asthma and COPD as main and secondary diagnoses in inpatient care. The CALM-QE project evaluates routine data from the years 2006 to 2025 in order to determine care profiles and...
DKLM 2025: New Quality Program Ensures Reliable Detection of Lung Pathogens
An international quality assessment program for urine antigen detection of Legionella pneumophila and Streptococcus pneumoniae has shown high compliance rates in initial runs. The developed scheme is intended to promote standardization and improve diagnostic accuracy....
