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Geert Wanten appointed as Professor of Optimization of care for patients with intestinal failure

1 May 2026

Moving immediately after a heart attack appears safe Study supports an active lifestyle directly after an infarction

29 April 2026

Combination pill for high blood pressure reduces risk of recurrent brain hemorrhage International study shows intensive blood pressure treatment is effective

24 April 2026

Global strategy to combat drug‑resistant fungi is about to change New plan aims to better protect vulnerable patients

15 April 2026

Replacing blood to fight malaria From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 5

14 April 2026

Why some people sleep poorly: our DNA plays a role A genetic defect disrupts the sleep rhythm in a rare disorder

13 April 2026

After 175 years of peering, the pathologist no longer looks through the microscope From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 4

8 April 2026

Even active athletes can develop cardiovascular disease New recommendations offer greater support for middle-aged and older athletes

7 April 2026

Wendy Huinck appointed Professor of Hearing & Implants

3 April 2026

Janna Vrijsen appointed Professor of Mental Fitness

2 April 2026

Figuring out how the nasal cilia move a tiny drop of mucus From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 3

31 March 2026

PSMA therapy delays hormone therapy in prostate cancer New therapy also works in earlier stages of prostate cancer

31 March 2026

Meet... the nurse scientist

25 March 2026

The noble art of listening to figure out whether a heart valve still works properly From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical diagnostics – part 2

24 March 2026

Q&A session on heat stroke with physiologist Coen Bongers Live on Instagram, Friday 10 April, 12:15–13:00

23 March 2026

Can we soon predict children’s intelligence? Study shows a link between brain activity and IQ levels in children

23 March 2026

New potential therapy approach for Leigh Syndrome Blueprint for new treatments for rare diseases

19 March 2026

Researchers develop bionic foot that restores a natural walking pattern

17 March 2026

Blowing air into the brain to look for tumors From bloodletting to big data: the evolution of medical research – part 1

17 March 2026

Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis on measurements and the smart toilet seat Broadcast on Tuesday, March 10 at 18:40 on NPO3

9 March 2026

Advice: adjust timing of RSV prophylaxis in the Caribbean islands Just before the rainy season offers better protection

4 March 2026

On mechanical ventilation? It affects the brain 'Every day less spent in the Intensive Care Unit is a win.'

2 March 2026

InScience Film Festival with experts of Radboudumc 3-8 March in film theatre LUX Nijmegen

23 February 2026

Hospitals launch joint pilot study on prostate cancer screening Millions in funding for risk‑based prostate cancer detection

10 February 2026

Research on pain treatment for endometriosis Tocolytics show positive initial results

9 February 2026

Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics

4 February 2026

Care professionals’ attitudes differ in cases where intellectual disability and substance use disorder co-occur Training improves professionals’ attitudes

3 February 2026

Parkinson’s, Disease art, and a new healthcare system 30 March, 8 PM at LUX: Radboud Reflects with Bas Bloem and Esther Vossen

2 February 2026

Two-in-one DNA analysis improves diagnosis and saves time and money Modern technology reveals not only DNA code but also chemical modifications that switch genes off

28 January 2026

First patient with hereditary deafblindness treated with new experimental gene therapy Possible prevention of blindness in hereditary deafblindness

27 January 2026

New technology offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases Retina-on-a-chip supports research and future treatments

27 January 2026

Research reveals regional and demographic differences in Parkinson’s disease in the Netherlands

22 January 2026

Radboudumc treats first Dutch patient with ‘Genetic Patch’ for inherited blindness Experimental gene therapy offers hope for people with the rare eye disease LCA

20 January 2026

In the media: Radboudumc featured in a Klokhuis episode about growing Watch on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:40 PM on NPO3

19 January 2026

Increase in deepfakes also affects healthcare providers Check it first, before you trust it!

15 January 2026

Many young people experience long-term cognitive impairments after ischemic stroke Thinking problems often persist and affect working life

14 January 2026

DNA testing of colorectal polyps improves insight into hereditary risks European collaboration demonstrates the value of targeted tumor analysis

12 January 2026

Collaborative study uncovers unknown causes of blindness Genetic analysis of one family brings clarity to dozens of families worldwide

9 January 2026

Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system 22-week shot could save lives worldwide

8 January 2026

Anneke van Vught Appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care

6 January 2026

In the media: Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis episode about the immune system Tune in on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 6:45 PM on NPO3

22 December 2025

These are our 10 most popular scientific news stories of 2025

18 December 2025

High-dose antibiotic does not reduce mortality in tuberculous meningitis Researchers seek better treatment to prevent brain damage and death

17 December 2025

Reproducibility at Risk: A Biobank Call for Transparent Pre-Analytical Reporting in Biomarker Research

16 December 2025

Disease detectives at work: how Radboudumc prepares for the next outbreak

16 December 2025

App halves hospital admissions in children with asthma Asthma symptoms better controlled thanks to Luchtbrug app

15 December 2025

Hermesdorf Awards 2025 for breast radiologist Ritse Mann and for videos by young doctors countering misleading online trends

10 December 2025

Immunotherapy works for sepsis thanks to smart patient selection Precision approach improves health of ICU patients with sepsis

9 December 2025

Target found for treating rare metabolic disease Inhibiting lysine metabolism reduces toxic substances that damage the brain

8 December 2025

Global Health at Radboudumc: stronger together and here to stay

2 December 2025

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Geert Wanten appointed as Professor of Optimization of care for patients with intestinal failure

Moving immediately after a heart attack appears safe Study supports an active lifestyle directly after an infarction

Combination pill for high blood pressure reduces risk of recurrent brain hemorrhage International study shows intensive blood pressure treatment is effective

Global strategy to combat drug‑resistant fungi is about to change New plan aims to better protect vulnerable patients

Replacing blood to fight malaria From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 5

Why some people sleep poorly: our DNA plays a role A genetic defect disrupts the sleep rhythm in a rare disorder

After 175 years of peering, the pathologist no longer looks through the microscope From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 4

Even active athletes can develop cardiovascular disease New recommendations offer greater support for middle-aged and older athletes

Wendy Huinck appointed Professor of Hearing & Implants

Janna Vrijsen appointed Professor of Mental Fitness

Figuring out how the nasal cilia move a tiny drop of mucus From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical research – part 3

PSMA therapy delays hormone therapy in prostate cancer New therapy also works in earlier stages of prostate cancer

Meet... the nurse scientist

The noble art of listening to figure out whether a heart valve still works properly From bloodletting to AI: the evolution of medical diagnostics – part 2

Q&A session on heat stroke with physiologist Coen Bongers Live on Instagram, Friday 10 April, 12:15–13:00

Can we soon predict children’s intelligence? Study shows a link between brain activity and IQ levels in children

New potential therapy approach for Leigh Syndrome Blueprint for new treatments for rare diseases

Researchers develop bionic foot that restores a natural walking pattern

Blowing air into the brain to look for tumors From bloodletting to big data: the evolution of medical research – part 1

Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis on measurements and the smart toilet seat Broadcast on Tuesday, March 10 at 18:40 on NPO3

Advice: adjust timing of RSV prophylaxis in the Caribbean islands Just before the rainy season offers better protection

On mechanical ventilation? It affects the brain 'Every day less spent in the Intensive Care Unit is a win.'

InScience Film Festival with experts of Radboudumc 3-8 March in film theatre LUX Nijmegen

Hospitals launch joint pilot study on prostate cancer screening Millions in funding for risk‑based prostate cancer detection

Research on pain treatment for endometriosis Tocolytics show positive initial results

Jai Prakash appointed Professor of Advanced Bioengineering and Therapeutics

Care professionals’ attitudes differ in cases where intellectual disability and substance use disorder co-occur Training improves professionals’ attitudes

Parkinson’s, Disease art, and a new healthcare system 30 March, 8 PM at LUX: Radboud Reflects with Bas Bloem and Esther Vossen

Two-in-one DNA analysis improves diagnosis and saves time and money Modern technology reveals not only DNA code but also chemical modifications that switch genes off

First patient with hereditary deafblindness treated with new experimental gene therapy Possible prevention of blindness in hereditary deafblindness

New technology offers promising perspectives for rare eye diseases Retina-on-a-chip supports research and future treatments

Research reveals regional and demographic differences in Parkinson’s disease in the Netherlands

Radboudumc treats first Dutch patient with ‘Genetic Patch’ for inherited blindness Experimental gene therapy offers hope for people with the rare eye disease LCA

In the media: Radboudumc featured in a Klokhuis episode about growing Watch on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:40 PM on NPO3

Increase in deepfakes also affects healthcare providers Check it first, before you trust it!

Many young people experience long-term cognitive impairments after ischemic stroke Thinking problems often persist and affect working life

DNA testing of colorectal polyps improves insight into hereditary risks European collaboration demonstrates the value of targeted tumor analysis

Collaborative study uncovers unknown causes of blindness Genetic analysis of one family brings clarity to dozens of families worldwide

Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system 22-week shot could save lives worldwide

Anneke van Vught Appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care

In the media: Radboudumc featured in Klokhuis episode about the immune system Tune in on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, at 6:45 PM on NPO3

These are our 10 most popular scientific news stories of 2025

High-dose antibiotic does not reduce mortality in tuberculous meningitis Researchers seek better treatment to prevent brain damage and death

Reproducibility at Risk: A Biobank Call for Transparent Pre-Analytical Reporting in Biomarker Research

Disease detectives at work: how Radboudumc prepares for the next outbreak

App halves hospital admissions in children with asthma Asthma symptoms better controlled thanks to Luchtbrug app

Hermesdorf Awards 2025 for breast radiologist Ritse Mann and for videos by young doctors countering misleading online trends

Immunotherapy works for sepsis thanks to smart patient selection Precision approach improves health of ICU patients with sepsis

Target found for treating rare metabolic disease Inhibiting lysine metabolism reduces toxic substances that damage the brain

Global Health at Radboudumc: stronger together and here to stay