Tag: Patients
Pacemaker without battery? Good news for heart patients!
Scientists have come up with a pacemaker that works with light instead of batteries and saves heart patients from the trouble of changing batteries. This new pacemaker, currently being tested…
Near infrared light method may be hope for cancer patients -SDN
The world of science finds cures for many diseases with the development of technology. Scientists who want to prevent cancer, one of the most common diseases of our age, continue…
How Can Brain Surgery Be Performed While Patients Are Awake?
You need brain surgery and your doctor says he can only do it while you’re awake. Sounds a little scary, right? It is one of the extraordinary methods in operations…
Lilly drug clearly works in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients
US pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly The data underscores that earlier detection and diagnosis can really change the course of Alzheimer’s, said Anne White, Lilly’s board member, responsible for neuroscience. (Photo:…
Made for music patients! Sennheiser Momentum TW3 review!
Sennheiser’s acclaimed MOMENTUM series is known for numerous full-point reviews for best-in-class sound quality and is the benchmark for high-performance wireless headphones. Now, the new generation of MOMENTUM True Wireless…
How much Lauterbach’s contribution increases cost average and higher earners
Berlin People with statutory health insurance and their employers have to be prepared for further increasing burdens. As early as July, millions of employees have less net from the gross…
“There is no alternative to cuts in benefits” – cashier calls for drastic cuts in benefits for patients
dentist Last year, the GKV spent almost 13 billion euros on dental treatment, including tooth fillings, root canal treatments and check-ups. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin In view of the multi-billion…
What the care reform means for relatives and patients
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) Lauterbach has brought its care reform through the Bundestag. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) The Bundestag has passed the controversial care reform with relief for those…
The Scary Story of the Killer Nurse Who Secretly Killed Patients
Danish night nurse Christina Aistrup Hansen became the “Devil of Death” of the hospital she worked for between 2012 and 2015. The story of the killer nurse, who was caught…
If there were no private patients, each medical practice would cost 58,000 euros per year
dentist Doctors can earn significantly more money treating people with private health insurance. (Photo: Imago/Westend61) Berlin A weakening or even an end of private health insurance (PKV) would possibly cost…
“Patients in Europe do not want to be left behind”
Biotechnological Development Center Boehringer Ingelheim Julia Gueter is standing in a room with cell fermenters in the interdisciplinary development center for biotechnology of the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH…
How exoskeletons in operating theaters relieve doctors and protect patients
Stuttgart Brain tumor surgeries require extreme precision. Every little wrong move by the operator can mean additional damage to the patient’s brain. So far, surgeons have been left alone with…
Apple Watch helps heart muscle patients
Cologne Within a few days, the life of 38-year-old Hermann Müller-Laforet has turned around completely. In November of last year he climbed 3,000 meters in four hours on a mountain…
ChatGPT provides learning ease for dyslexia patients
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence supported chat robot developed by OpenAI, stands out in many different areas with its ability to understand natural language and respond authentically. So much so that…
Investors have their sights set on medical practices: Lauterbach wants to present a law
doctor in her practice Financial investors are focusing more on the healthcare sector. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Berlin There is increasing resistance to investors buying up practices. “We are observing a…
Thousands of heart attack and cancer patients in clinics without adequate equipment
Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) recently summarized the precarious situation of the clinics in dramatic words. The system tends towards “cheap medicine”. Cases would be honored no matter where…
Apps and video consultations are becoming increasingly popular with patients
Berlin Digital offers for patients are playing an increasingly important role in Germany. “Some progress has been made in the past twelve months,” says the e-health monitor 2022 from the…
Hope for better therapies for seriously ill Covid patients
CEO Niels Riedemann According to Inflarx boss and founder Niels Riedemann, previous talks with the US authorities were very encouraging. (Photo: InflaRx) Frankfurt With two new developments from the biotech…
Health Minister Lauterbach is sticking to the abolition of the rule for new patients
Karl Lauterbach The Federal Minister of Health questions the benefits of the regulation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) wants to stick to his controversial decision to remove…
Karl Lauterbach is sticking to the abolition of the rule for new patients
Karl Lauterbach The Federal Minister of Health questions the benefits of the regulation. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) wants to stick to his controversial decision to remove…