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Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in Germany. A new heart center has now been opened at Chemnitz Hospital to provide better care for patients in the future.
Leipzig University Hospital was the first clinic in Germany to perform two kidney transplants using a new method. With mechanical perfusion, the organs are continuously supplied with nutrients during transportation. The procedure is intended to reduce damage to the transplant and increase patient safety.
Around one in three stroke patients suffers a relapse - often just a few days after the initial cerebral infarction. Doctors at TU Dresden are now starting a large nationwide study with 2,100 participants. They want to find out whether a combination of two drugs provides better protection against a second stroke than the current standard therapy. The Federal Ministry of Research is funding the project with three million euros.
Every year, 75,000 people in Germany die from sepsis. Many deaths could be avoided. Leipzig University Hospital is now launching a nationwide project with 7.5 million euros in funding to improve treatment. The researchers want to digitally link all treatment data and use modern pathogen diagnostics to detect dangerous progressions earlier. Partners are university hospitals from four other cities.
Emergency power keeps operating theaters and intensive care units running - but what happens if the blackout lasts longer? Saxony's hospitals reveal where the limits lie.
The vast majority of practices in Bavaria now use electronic patient records. Nevertheless, many doctors still report hurdles. What is the current status?
Saxony's hospitals treated around 117,000 fewer patients in 2024 than before the coronavirus pandemic. Bed occupancy was also lower.
St. Nicholas comes from lofty heights: Rescuers working at heights amazed sick children on St. Nicholas Day. Cuddly toys and gingerbread were brought to them on a special mission.
A bankrupt hospital in the Vogtland region has been transformed into a health center with many different services. A model for the future for other hospital locations?
Saxony's hospitals are sounding the alarm about a lack of budget funds. The hospital association warns: the state parliament must make a decision before the end of June - otherwise there is a threat of a care emergency.
The willingness to donate organs has largely stagnated - even in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Three clinics in the region have now been recognized for their special commitment.
Elias Ernst swapped his office job for nursing. Why he was looking for a new start and what that says about the challenges facing society.
In the district of North Saxony, one hospital will soon no longer exist. What does this mean for patients?
The Muldental clinics are in financial difficulties - the Sana Group is to take over the hospitals in Wurzen and Grimma. The employees have given the green light - by accepting cutbacks.
A new building at the Heinrich-Braun-Klinikum in Zwickau is to offer patients and staff better conditions. The hospital was dependent on help to finance the project.
Many emergency calls are not real emergencies - the district of Leipzig is testing a solution with special ambulances. The vehicles are intended to deploy rescue services in a more targeted manner and prevent bottlenecks.
Hospitals receive money from health insurance companies for the treatment of patients. The sum is higher this year than in 2024.
The threat of a strike at municipal hospitals has been averted for the time being. The union and employers have been able to agree on a package. What do the doctors say?
In Saxony, the investigation into the coronavirus pandemic is beginning at parliamentary level. In addition to a committee of inquiry, a commission of inquiry will also deal with the issue.
Foreign doctors are allowed to work in practices in Saxony even before they are licensed to practice. The regulation is intended to strengthen medical care in underserved regions.
The Bundesrat does not refer the hospital reform to the mediation committee. Saxony had voted in favor of this, but was unable to prevail.
The Erzgebirgsklinikum is groaning under rising costs. But there is not enough money to implement an urgently needed renovation plan.
The Muldental clinics are in financial difficulties - the Sana Group is now taking over the hospitals in Wurzen and Grimma. The plan is to create a medical association for the district of Leipzig.
The Rudolf Virchow Clinic in Glauchau can look forward to a financial injection from the Ministry of Health for its new pharmacy. This will also supply three other facilities in the region.
Heart palpitations, pain or a household accident - many people go straight to the hospital emergency room. They are hopelessly overloaded and are actually there for the most serious cases - the people of Freiberg are rethinking.
Massive cost increases are exacerbating the economic situation of Saxony's hospitals. As the federal government is not closing the gaps for the time being, the Free State is stepping in - for stability.
The federal government's hospital reform is intended to bring more specialization to hospitals. But there are concerns that locations could be lost. In Saxony too?
Saxony grants financial support for hospitals until the nationwide reform. Health Minister Petra Köpping emphasizes the difficult situation and the need for change.
Transporter overturns after collision with car, two injured. Material damage 20,000 euros.
Uwe Platzbecker will become the new Medical Director at Dresden University Hospital in 2025, succeeding Michael Albrecht.
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen when a driver rear-ended a car in front of her.
The city of Leipzig has to support its St. Georg hospital with millions in aid to make up for a deficit of 37.67 million euros.
The Greens in the Saxon state parliament see a need for improvement in the planned hospital reform, particularly with regard to the accessibility of obstetrics.
The new emergency room at Emmaus Niesky Hospital improves medical care in the region and strengthens the Niesky Local Health Center.
After the riots during a men's handball match between HSV Weinböhla and HSV Zwönitz, the victim is still being treated in hospital.
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital (UKL) is urgently looking for blood donors due to the current wave of colds and increased requests around Christmas and New Year. The stock of life-saving blood products has fallen by more than a third.
The new hospital plan for Saxony stipulates that 76 hospitals will be available throughout the state from January 1, 2024.