Quantum computing is considered one of the most promising future technologies for medicine. While classical computers reach their limits with certain complex problems, quantum computers can theoretically perform certain calculations exponentially faster. This opens up entirely new possibilities, especially in drug discovery, personalized medicine, and the analysis of biological systems. Why Quantum Computing is Relevant for Medicine Many medical challenges are extremely computationally intensive: Key Application Areas Application Area Potential of Quantum Computing Current Maturity Level Drug Development Simulation of molecular interactions Early stage (Proof-of-Concept) Protein structure & folding Complement to classical methods like AlphaFold Research Genomics & Big Data Faster analysis of complex genetic data Early stage Medical Imaging Improved image reconstruction and analysis Research Optimization Problems Planning of therapies, logistics, resource allocation First pilot projects Quantum Machine Learning New AI models for diagnostics and prognosis Research Quantum simulation for drug development, in particular, was ranked by the World Economic Forum in 2026 as one of the ten most important emerging technologies. Current status (2026) Quantum computers… 

Geneva (LabNews Media LLC) – The World Economic Forum (WEF) and the scientific publisher Frontiers have presented the ten most important emerging technologies of 2026. The focus is no longer exclusively on Artificial Intelligence, but on technologies that directly intervene in physical systems – from energy supply to medicine to industrial production. Eight of the ten technologies have a direct impact on real infrastructure, materials, or biological processes. They are intended to help overcome challenges such as climate change, food security, and previously incurable diseases. Among the top technologies are: Stephan Mergenthaler from the World Economic Forum emphasized that the technologies together showed a new pattern: the competitive advantage is shifting from pure software to the control of physical infrastructures, materials, and industrial data. Frederick Fenter from Frontiers highlighted that the technologies with the greatest impact are increasingly moving from the digital to the physical – even though Artificial Intelligence continues to support many advances. The report… 

New York (LabNews Media LLC) – Digital health tools such as patient portals and health apps have become an integral part of medical care in the US. This is shown by an extensive study from NYU Langone Health, which analyzed more than 140 million patient records and over 8 billion interactions between patients and medical staff. Between 2020 and 2025, the number of messages patients sent to their providers via secure portals increased by 153 percent. At the same time, the number of phone calls decreased by 6 percent. At least 12 percent of Americans now use portals and apps to schedule appointments, view results, or discuss treatments. However, the study also shows that digital communication does not replace personal doctor visits but complements them. The number of in-person appointments has stabilized again after the decline during the pandemic. "Our study shows that the use of…