The China–Italy Laboratory Medicine Collaboration Meeting at Ruijin Hospital focused on strengthening international cooperation in academic publishing, research, and education. Key discussions included transforming LabMed Discovery into a more proactive platform through expert forums and expanding collaboration in AI applications in laboratory medicine.

Professor Sergio Bernardini’s visit to the LabMed Discovery editorial office highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen international academic publishing collaboration. Discussions focused on enhancing the journal’s global influence, expanding international editorial networks, and promoting high-quality scientific content.

The visit reinforced the role of LabMed Discovery as a bridge for global knowledge exchange and marked continued progress in China–Italy cooperation in laboratory medicine and academic publishing.

Older adults in India have almost 12% higher risk of depression when their adult children are unemployed. A new study from Umeå University shows that unemployment among younger generations increases the risk of poor mental health among parents, particularly in a society where many older adults are both economically and socially dependent on their children.