Contributions around the world of medicine

The worry that a loved one might be suffering is a great emotional burden for many relatives and carers - especially in the last days of life. On our specialised palliative care ward, we experience every day how much relief and reassurance targeted, individually tailored pain therapy can provide.

An Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most common serious injuries to the lower extremities - especially in people aged between 30 and 50 who are active in sport. At the therapy centre at Zollikerberg Hospital, we support those affected from the acute phase through to a full return to everyday life and sport.

In this article, we explain how a tear can occur, how it can be recognised and what the current treatment and rehabilitation process looks like.

The first issue of our new magazine "kompass" is all about cancer. We show how modern medicine and holistic care work together to ensure the best possible treatment for those affected.

Chemotherapy follows a clear procedure. Even though each treatment is individualised, there are fixed steps that provide orientation. This overview shows how the treatment basically works and what all the different approaches have in common.

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.

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.

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?

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.