Contributions around the world of medicine
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Birth centre or hospital? A medical decision aid for parents-to-be
Birth centre or hospital - which birthplace is right for us? This question is one of the most personal decisions during pregnancy. In addition to medical safety, many women and families also focus on the atmosphere, self-determination and personalised support during pregnancy and birth. This article is intended to provide parents-to-be and families with a sound basis for deciding together which place of birth suits them best.
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Behind the scenes at the hospital: The service centre Operating theatres and intensive care unit as a central hub - an interview with Dr Daniela Gresch and Vera Sobieralski
At Zollikerberg Hospital, high-quality medical care requires strong structures in the background. The Operating Theatres and Intensive Care Unit Service Centre (DLZ) ensures that hospital operations run smoothly with clear processes, a high level of expertise and committed employees. This is what Dr Daniela Gresch and Vera Sobieralski, who jointly manage the Operating Theatres and Intensive Care Unit Service Centre, stand for. With different perspectives, many years of experience and a shared understanding of leadership, they organise central services for the entire hospital. In this interview, they give an insight into their work, their collaboration and the role of the Operating Theatres and Intensive Care Unit Service Centre for quality, efficiency and humanity in everyday hospital life.
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Stress - when body and soul get loud: what you should know
Stress is almost part of everyday life in our fast-paced world. However, if it becomes ingrained and repeatedly throws our everyday life out of balance, it can become a burden for body and mind. We would like to offer you some guidance in this article: What happens when you are stressed, how do you recognise that it is time to pause and how can you find peace and balance again?
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Ozempic Face - what's behind the trend?
"Ozempic Face" - a term that has been shared hundreds of thousands of times on social media in recent months. Photos of celebrities, influencers and private individuals have led to discussions about how the face changes after taking semaglutide-containing medication such as Ozempic. Three specialist areas - endocrinology/diabetology, nutritional counselling and plastic surgery - shed light on the phenomenon from different perspectives.
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Hormone fluctuations in winter: What's really behind them?
Many women experience changes in their physical and mental well-being in winter. They feel tired more often, less resilient or more emotionally sensitive. Cycle changes or more intense premenstrual symptoms are also noticed more often during this time. In addition to external factors such as the cold, less exercise or a change in lifestyle, hormonal processes can also play a role.
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Spinal surgery: everything you need to know
At Zollikerberg Hospital, the highest precision applies to one of the most central and at the same time most demanding areas of the body - the spine. Spinal surgery here means not only modern, minimally invasive technology, but above all sound expertise, experience and careful, holistic care. This is what Dr Filippo Mandelli, Head of the Spinal Surgery Clinic, and his team stand for. They treat conditions such as herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformities and degenerative changes competently and sensitively and accompany patients on their way to greater stability and quality of life. In this interview, you can find out what is particularly important in these complex interventions - and what modern spinal medicine can achieve today.
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Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) for drooping eyelids - a brief overview
The eyes are the mirror of our soul - and yet drooping eyelids, bags under the eyes or sagging skin on the eyelid can leave a tired and older impression. If you would like to regain an alert, fresh look, an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) at Zurich Plastic Surgery can help. In this blog post, Prof Dr Hisham Fansa, Head of Plastic Surgery Zurich, explains why many people decide to have their drooping eyelids corrected and what is important during this procedure.
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International Volunteer Day
On 5 December, International Volunteer Day, we took the opportunity to thank everyone who dedicates their time, heart and energy to helping others. For this commitment to be effective, it requires the successful cooperation of many people.
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Visual impairment in old age: understanding and treating age-related macular degeneration
Good vision contributes significantly to quality of life. Changes in visual acuity can therefore be unsettling - especially if they occur suddenly or for no apparent reason. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of impaired central vision. It often develops gradually and is not always noticed immediately. In this article, we give you a clear overview of the disease, typical signs, risk factors and modern treatment options. Our aim is to provide guidance and show how those affected can lead as self-determined and good a life as possible despite visual impairments.