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Summertime - sweating time? How Botox helps against hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Summer brings sunshine and a good mood - but for many people it also brings an unpleasant problem: excessive sweating, medically known as hyperhidrosis. Sweat stains, damp hands or wet clothing can become a real burden in everyday life - especially in summer temperatures and in social situations. At Zurich Plastic Surgery at Zollikerberg Hospital, we regularly treat patients who feel restricted in their everyday lives due to heavy sweating. Dr Sora Linder, Head of Plastic Surgery Zurich, explains how treatment with Botox® can provide targeted help.
Counsellor
Glomerulonephritis - when the kidney filters are inflamed. What you should know.
The kidneys play an indispensable role in our body. They filter the blood, remove waste products and regulate the water, salt and acid-base balance. However, various diseases can affect the sensitive filter units of the kidneys, the so-called glomeruli. One of these diseases is glomerulonephritis, an inflammation that disrupts the filtering function of the kidneys and can have serious health consequences.
At Zollikerberg Hospital, we offer those affected comprehensive care - from precise diagnostics and customised therapies to holistic support in everyday life. In this article, you will find out what glomerulonephritis is, what symptoms can occur, how we diagnose and treat the disease - and what those affected can do themselves to live well with it.
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Hashimoto's: when the thyroid gland develops hypothyroidism
Constant tiredness, unexplained weight gain or hair loss - these symptoms could be due to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), often caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In Switzerland, around one in ten women is affected by this condition in the course of her life.
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Radiological diagnosis of osteoporosis: Everything you need to know - an interview with Dr Stephan A. Meier, Head of Radiology at Zollikerberg Hospital
Osteoporosis often goes unnoticed for a long time - radiology plays a crucial role in early detection. In this interview, Dr Stephan A. Meier, Head of Radiology, explains which procedures are used, who is particularly at risk and what patients should look out for.
Health world
From the operating theatre to accounting
Over 61 degrees in the Zollikerberg health centre: from the hospital corridor to the office, from the classroom to the examination.
Podcast
"finally." - the new Morgen:Rapport about good design for fragile times
A podcast episode all about design. But not design for design's sake - but design that creates real added value for patients, people in need of care, relatives and professionals in health and care facilities.
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Premature birth: causes, care and the way home
When a baby is born prematurely, it is often a challenging time for both parents and child. At our hospital, which has a specialised neonatology clinic, we support families from the very first moment - from a medical, nursing and emotional perspective. In this blog post, you will receive a well-founded overview of the topic of premature birth - understandable, practical and based on the experience of our interdisciplinary team.
Health world
"No two situations are the same"
Palliative care begins with a diagnosis that limits life. What comes after that is open. My work begins with listening. I want to understand the other person - the situation, the questions, the wishes. I want to provide personalised support. I want to find out what is important.
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"Morning Shed": What plastic surgeons say about the TikTok skincare trend
One of the latest social media hypes is called "Morning Shed" - and promises nothing less than the ultimate freshness kick in the morning. Thousands of videos show users supposedly shedding "old skin" overnight with intensive overnight skin care routines, mouth tapping, cold treatments and detox water - like a snake shedding its skin. But what do plastic surgeons say? Does this trend really make sense - or is it dangerous?