Spina bifida a.k.a. the open spine is a birth defect where there is an incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord. Both genetic and environmental factors may lead to this disorder. About 5% of people have spina bifida.
The operative approach within the wo...
Skin wounds can change the life of any person for many years. The wounds are especially disturbing when they cannot heal for a long time. Moreover, if left untreated, they might become even worse, causing more pain, bleeding, and cosmetic problems.
The Department of Dermatology offer...
Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned about the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders, which affect any portion of the nervous system. This might include the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and vessels near nerves. It is considered one of t...
Two new state-of-the-art angiography systems went into operation at the University Hospital Leipzig at the beginning of the year. The Department Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology already use them. Angiography is the radiographic representation of vessels using diagnostic imaging tech...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells that build up in the blood and bone marrow and interfere with the function of normal blood cells. Although it is a relatively rare disease, the incidence of AM...
Globally, more than 1 million people get colorectal cancer every year. This dangerous disease results in about 715,000 deaths annually. It is the fourth most common cause of cancer death. In Germany, colon cancer is the second most common cancer disease.
While the number of tumor cases,...
Robot-assisted surgery is a technological development that uses robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. Here, instead of directly moving the instruments, the surgeon uses one of two methods to control the instruments: either a remote manipulator or a computer control. Due to robotic use...
Women reproductive system is one of the most complex and vulnerable in the human body. Certain disturbances interfere with the daily activities, which significantly decreases the quality and life. Recent medical technologies are aimed to help to fix women health problems.
From now...
Digestive system disorders are probably one the most bothersome health issues that may affect any person. Even a simple pain in the belly can then become a serious disease. Recent advances in medical tools made possible to fight various diseases of stomach and bowels and overall led to the bet...
Stroke is perhaps one of the most catastrophic events that may happen in everyone’s life. Only in Germany, around 270,000 people suffer a stroke every year. About 20 percent of which die just within four weeks. Many of those who survive a stroke remain permanently disabled. Therefore, a prompt...
Charité Clinic is known to be one of the most famous medical centers throughout Europe for providing the best quality of treatment and patients care. In addition to the professionalism of doctors and higher standards, Charité also works towards state-of-the-art medical techniques and methods f...
Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ. Organs that have been successfully transplanted include the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, and intestine. Worldwide, th...
Life can change overnight when a disease or serious injury leads to a walking disability. A spinal cord injury — damage to critical part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — can cause permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury. This may lead to the various degrees of paralysis. To date, there are very few treatment options for those people who suffer from diseases that cause inability to move and walk. Recent advances in medical technologies have led to the development of several new therapies.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a type of cancer that affects white blood cells and bone marrow. It is a form of leukemia caused by a genetic disorder disease of the hematopoietic system, with an increased and unregulated growth of white blood cells, predominantly myeloid cells in the bo...
About two-thirds of adults suffer from back pain at some period during their life. In Germany, statistically, almost every person visits a doctor at least once in his life because of severe back pain. This is also a huge social issue since back pain is assoc...
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Stroke is probably the most dangerous form of this group. Prompt diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment can help to save millions of lives.
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of various vascular diseases. Hardening...
With age, bones become more fragile. Fractures are a major issue among older patients. Prompt medical evaluation and best treatment can bring them back to their usual life activities and avoid future complications.
Older people are prone to develop fracture even after small injuries. A special care and attention should be provided to them in order to avoid further complications and bring them back to their routine life activities.
Traumatology Center for Elderly certified in AGAPLESION MARKUS H...
American Cancer Society rates studies of the experts from the Essen-Mitte clinics as the most important of the year in the field of gynecological oncology. Women are expected to receive improved treatment worldwide.
