Contributions around the world of medicine
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.
Counsellor
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.
Latest news
"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?
Counsellor
Bonding: Why the first skin contact with your baby is so important
It is a unique moment that parents never forget: the first time they feel their newborn baby - tiny, warm, full of life. This first contact is more than just a moving moment. It is the beginning of a deep emotional bond between the child and its parents. In our obstetrics and neonatology department at Zollikerberg Hospital, we do everything we can to ensure that these first moments are calm, intimate and undisturbed.
Counsellor
Chronic kidney disease - recognise it early, take targeted action
Our kidneys perform vital tasks - they regulate the fluid balance, filter the blood and keep the blood pressure in balance. If these functions are impaired over a long period of time, this is known as chronic kidney disease. The disease often progresses gradually and goes unnoticed for a long time. In our blog post, you can find out the underlying causes, how to recognise the first signs, what modern treatment options are available - and what you can do to prevent it yourself.
Counsellor
Sudden pain? Keeping an eye on gallstones
Gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder can lead to severe pain and recurring symptoms. The good news: thanks to minimally invasive, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, removing the gallbladder is now a routine procedure with a short recovery time. In this blog post, our head physician Dr Henner Schmidt explains when surgery is advisable, how the procedure is performed and what patients should know to ensure a speedy recovery.
Latest news
Today is Cholesterol Day: Time to do something good for your heart
In an interview with Dr Robert Schorn, Head Physician at the Nephrology and Dialysis Centre and certified lipidologist (DGFL), we have summarised some facts about cholesterol for you.
Working world
A profession that touches - Saskia Lüdi, healthcare specialist (FaGe), talks about her work with premature and sick newborns in neonatology
In today's blog post, we take a look behind the scenes of neonatology at Zollikerberg Hospital - into the everyday working life of Saskia Lüdi, an EFZ healthcare specialist (FaGe), who cares for our young patients and their parents with great commitment and empathy. In this interview, she tells us about her day-to-day work, the special moments on the ward and what she loves so much about her job.