AMIE Gets Vision: Medical AI Goes Multimodal
AMIE, Google’s medical research AI, gains the ability to analyze medical images during diagnostic conversations. A new study shows it can even outperform physicians.
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Bertelsmann Investments Acquires Docuvera
Bertelsmann Investments stärkt seine Pharma-Tech-Einheit cormeo durch die vollständige Übernahme von Docuvera – einem Pionier für KI-gestützte Content-Lösungen in der Life-Sciences-Branche.
Health Policy in the Spotlight: German Medical Assembly in Leipzig
The 129th German Medical Assembly is bringing healthcare policy to Leipzig – with Health Minister Nina Warken and topics like AI, fee regulation, and abortion on the agenda.
Hope for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients: New Drug Candidate Emerges
With Nerandomilast, Boehringer Ingelheim presents a groundbreaking drug candidate that could transform the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. Phase III studies show first positive results in over a decade.
Court Overturns Ruling: FOCUS Doctor Seals Remain Valid
The Munich court has overturned the ban on FOCUS doctor seals—recommended physicians may continue to display their distinction publicly.
Leadership Change at Netdoktor
Philipp Winkens becomes Digital Director Health at BurdaVerlag, taking over from Jens Richter, who transitions to environmental leadership.
OTC Market 2025 Continues Growth
The OTC market saw solid growth again in 2024, affirming its role as a key pillar of Germany’s healthcare system. Every second medicine sold in pharmacies is now non-prescription.
Pharmacies Embrace Digitalization and AI
Digital tools are becoming essential in pharmacies, as shown in the latest APOkix report. AI, in particular, is seen as key to the sector’s future.
UV Protection Saves Skin – May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and a powerful UV camera campaign highlights where sunscreen protects – and where it doesn’t.
„Men, We Have a Problem!“ – New Cancer Awareness Campaign Launched
With strong celebrity backing, yeswecan!cer and HanseMerkur are launching a nationwide awareness campaign urging men to take cancer prevention seriously.