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study
Why people reject new rules – but only until they are in force
Whether it's a smoking ban or a speed limit – the resistance to political regulations that restrict personal freedom decreases significantly for many people once the measures are implemented. This is shown in a study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the ...
08.05.2025
digitalization
Charité uses AI-supported software
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is the first hospital in Germany to begin testing and training on Microsoft's AI-powered software for documenting doctor-patient consultations in everyday clinical practice. The six-month test phase will evaluate whether...
08.05.2025
study
Better alone than with others
Sprinting alone through nature, doing a workout at home, or lifting weights: exercise is more often done alone and independently. While clubs, gyms, or classes are attended, they are not the first port of call for physical activity. This was revealed in a telephone survey...
07.05.2025
Revised recommendations for cost accounting in clinical trials are intended to help accelerate the start of clinical trials.
On May 5, 2025, five organizations involved in clinical trials in Germany published a new version of the "Joint Recommendations for the Preparation of a Comprehensive Performance Statement for Remuneration when Conducting a Clinical Trial at a Study Center" online...
07.05.2025
Supply management
Innovation gap in pharmaceuticals: Germany lags significantly behind the USA
In Europe, Germany performs very well in terms of drug availability. However, there is a noticeable innovation gap compared to the USA. 19 drugs with breakthrough status are not available.
07.05.2025
Supply management
Criticism of the Barmer 2024 Medical Aids Report confirmed – Federal Office for Social Security objects to key points
The umbrella organization of healthcare associations (SHV) feels largely vindicated in its criticism of the Barmer Healthcare Report 2024. The Federal Office for Social Security (BAS), the responsible supervisory authority, has examined the report in detail and raised objections on key points...
07.05.2025
Care
SRH survey: Nursing care needs more information
Ninety-six percent of working people in Germany consider a career in nursing and healthcare indispensable. Among 30- to 64-year-olds, this figure rises to around 98 percent, and among 16- to 29-year-olds, it is still around 83 percent. Nevertheless, not everyone can envision themselves in this profession...
07.05.2025
digitalization
ReportAId raises 2.2 million euros to solve the problem of European health data using AI.
Despite billions invested in health technology, 80% of clinical data remains stuck in unstructured reports, and 70% of patients do not return to the same facility for follow-up care. On May 6, ReportAId announced a $2.2 million pre-seed funding round...
07.05.2025
Innovative midwifery work awarded the German Midwifery Prize 2025
The German Midwives Association and dm-drogerie markt are honoring the best projects in the field of midwifery for the third time – a look at the award winners and their innovative approaches.