In the “ThemenCheck Medizin” procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies. On behalf of IQWiG, an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by the Medical University of Graz and “Gesundheit Österreich GmbH“, Vienna, Austria, analysed the advantages and disadvantages of two surgical techniques for cataracts. Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery was compared with standard cataract surgery in adults.

In the “ThemenCheck Medizin” procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies. On behalf of IQWiG, an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Gesundheit Österreich GmbH investigated the benefit of digital applications (e.g. apps) for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adolescents and adults.

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined the pros and cons of biomarker-based tests to inform decisions about adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with a certain type of breast cancer, i.e., first-time, hormone receptor-positive and HER2/neu-negative breast cancer.

Recent research highlights the transformative impact of precision medicine on breast cancer management. By tailoring treatments to the unique genetic and molecular profiles of individual tumors, precision medicine has significantly improved outcomes for patients across all major breast cancer subtypes. Key innovations, including advanced diagnostics, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, are reshaping the landscape of breast cancer care.

It has long been recognized that sweat is a rich source of physiological information. However, its inherent inaccessibility of sweat in sedentary individuals and scenarios has restricted broader applications in health monitoring. Now, writing in the journal National Science Review, a team of researchers presents an autonomous fabric electrochemical biosensor that addresses this challenge. The device integrates biosensing fibers and a low-current iontophoresis module based on a skin-interfaced stabilized hydrogel (SSIH) electrode into a breathable textile platform, enabling gentle and efficient sweat induction. With its skin-conforming design and imperceptible operation, the system enables intuitive health interaction suitable for diverse users and everyday wear.