Contributions around the world of medicine

Lipoedema syndrome is a chronic disease of the subcutaneous fatty tissue that often goes unrecognised for years. It almost exclusively affects women and is often mistakenly equated with being overweight or obese. However, lipoedema is an independent, medically relevant diagnosis - with specific symptoms and treatment approaches. Many sufferers experience pain, a feeling of tightness and a noticeable reduction in their quality of life. It is particularly distressing that the symptoms are often trivialised or misinterpreted - both in the social environment and in the medical context. Despite the term lipoedema - which suggests swelling (oedema) of the tissue - oedema is not necessarily present. Although this can occur concomitantly, it is not one of the typical characteristics of lipoedema syndrome.

Clinical counselling is more than just a conversation - it means attentive support in times of illness, crises and existential challenges. In this interview, Pastor Stefan Morgenthaler talks about his experiences as a hospital chaplain, about quiet moments of closeness, dealing with powerlessness - and about why it often only takes a little to give people support in difficult situations.

The kidneys play an indispensable role in our body. They filter the blood, remove waste products and regulate the water, salt and acid-base balance. However, various diseases can affect the sensitive filter units of the kidneys, the so-called glomeruli. One of these diseases is glomerulonephritis, an inflammation that disrupts the filtering function of the kidneys and can have serious health consequences.

At Zollikerberg Hospital, we offer those affected comprehensive care - from precise diagnostics and customised therapies to holistic support in everyday life. In this article, you will find out what glomerulonephritis is, what symptoms can occur, how we diagnose and treat the disease - and what those affected can do themselves to live well with it.

Constant tiredness, unexplained weight gain or hair loss - these symptoms could be due to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), often caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In Switzerland, around one in ten women is affected by this condition in the course of her life.

Over 61 degrees in the Zollikerberg health centre: from the hospital corridor to the office, from the classroom to the examination.

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.