Researchers at LUMC have used advanced RNA analysis techniques to discover new biomarkers for the muscle disease FSHD. These biomarkers offer opportunities for better diagnostics and more targeted treatments.
The LUMC introduces PERISCOPE, an AI model that assesses the risk of infection in patients who have recently undergone surgery. By identifying risks more quickly, healthcare providers can intervene earlier and better prevent complications.
LUMC now removes bladder tumours using a laser: no anaesthesia, outpatient-based and patient-friendly. A smart step in innovative and efficient cancer care.
As of 1 June, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) opens a post-COVID expertise centre for adults, joining a national network focused on care provision and knowledge development.
Leiden University has developed an organ-on-a-chip model for dengue infection. This model simulates the effects of the infection, enabling researchers to better understand the disease and potentially contributing to the development of new medicines.
Researchers Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen investigated the effects of probiotics – often referred to as 'beneficial bacteria' – on negative emotional states.