Shortage of GPs in Saxony continues
There is a desperate search for GPs in many areas of Saxony. The shortage is particularly acute in rural areas. The KV Saxony and the Left Party in the state parliament see it as the politicians' duty.
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Many kittens in animal shelters - leftists insist on law
The animal shelters in Saxony are running out of space. Currently, many kittens in particular end up in their care. The Left Party has long held the state government accountable.
TU Chemnitz becomes scientific partner of the German Ski Association
Top-class sport is hardly conceivable today without science. The German Ski Association is now relying on the expertise of researchers from Chemnitz.
Former head of the health insurance fund rejects NS accusations
Klaus Heckemann lost his position as chairman of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians because of a foreword on human genetics. He feels misunderstood - and defends his "eugenics" statements.
Chief medical officer relieved of duty after "eugenics" statement
The head of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony has made a controversial statement on human genetics and spoken of "eugenics". This has consequences.
Criticism of human genetics editorial
The head of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony has commented on human genetics in a foreword and spoken of "eugenics". This has been met with criticism. There are calls for consequences.
New central pharmacy building at the Rudolf Virchow Clinic in Glauchau receives 2.55 million euros in funding from the Free State of Bavaria
The Rudolf Virchow Clinic in Glauchau can look forward to a financial injection from the Ministry of Health for its new pharmacy. This will also supply three other facilities in the region.
Eckert & Ziegler puts new plant building in Dresden into operation
Eckert & Ziegler opens its new premises in Dresden. The company wants to send a clear signal for the future of radiopharmacy in the region.
More than 80,000 people in Germany treated with medicinal cannabis
Cannabis is now used for therapeutic purposes by many people. The signs are pointing to growth for producer Demecan.
Women's milk bank at Leipzig University Hospital is looking for donors
Leipzig University Hospital supplies premature babies with donated breast milk. But now there are gaps in the breast milk bank.
New law allows Demecan to grow more cannabis
The German producer Demecan is now allowed to grow unlimited amounts of cannabis. The company speaks of a turning point in supply.
New building for German Cancer Research Center in Dresden
Dresden is an important location for cancer research. Now another research facility of international standing has been added.
Friedrich Merz wants to strengthen the competitiveness of the European pharmaceutical industry
Federal CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz calls for strengthening the pharmaceutical industry in Europe and Germany, emphasizes importance for healthcare system and industry. Topic of vaccination skepticism and vaccinations.
Left party calls for better support for medical students
In many places in Saxony, too, there is now a shortage of doctors. Calls for better conditions for medical studies are growing louder. The Left Party is also joining in.
Cryo stem cell bank: faster transplantation for leukemia
DKMS has a register of potential blood stem cell donors whose tissue characteristics have been typed and two collection centers. There is often more material than is needed in a particular case - and now secured.
Uwe Platzbecker new Medical Director at Dresden University Hospital
Uwe Platzbecker will become the new Medical Director at Dresden University Hospital in 2025, succeeding Michael Albrecht.
Platzbecker becomes Medical Director at the University Hospital
Uwe Platzbecker has been unanimously elected as Medical Director by the Supervisory Board of Dresden University Hospital (UKD). As announced by the Saxon Ministry of Science on Wednesday, the hematologist and oncologist will succeed Michael Albrecht, who has been at the helm of the hospital for almo ..
Platzbecker becomes Medical Director at the University Hospital
Uwe Platzbecker has been unanimously elected as Medical Director by the Supervisory Board of Dresden University Hospital (UKD). As announced by the Saxon Ministry of Science on Wednesday, the hematologist and oncologist will succeed Michael Albrecht, who has been at the helm of the hospital for almo ..
Model project for cancer treatment away from urban centers
Dresden University Medicine wants to expand interdisciplinary care for tumor patients away from urban centers. As part of a three-year pilot project called Mission4Sax, a surgical indication tumor board is to be set up by 2027, which will offer state-of-the-art technical surgical procedures and inno ..
Model project for cancer treatment away from urban centers
Dresden University Medicine wants to expand interdisciplinary care for tumor patients away from urban centers. As part of a three-year pilot project called Mission4Sax, a surgical indication tumor board is to be set up by 2027, which will offer state-of-the-art technical surgical procedures and inno ..
Dresden University Medicine expands interdisciplinary tumor patient care
Dresden University Medicine is expanding the care of tumor patients away from urban centers with the Mission4Sax pilot project.
Leipzig leads the way among vets in Saxony
Leipzig has the highest number of vets in Saxony, followed by Dresden and the district of Leipzig.
Rising costs and staff shortages put a strain on pharmacies in Saxony
Every tenth pharmacy in Saxony is in the red, a third is in financial difficulties. Staff shortages and e-prescriptions are additional challenges.
Greens see need for action on planned hospital reform
The Greens in the Saxon state parliament see a need for improvement in the planned hospital reform, particularly with regard to the accessibility of obstetrics.
Smart textiles not yet a mass market
According to experts, smart textiles are not yet a mass market application. The automotive industry and medicine are currently driving growth.
Number of organ donations in Saxony almost constant
The number of organ donations in Saxony remained almost constant last year. According to an overview published on Tuesday by the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO), 181 organs were donated in the state in 2023. In the two previous years, the figures were 183 and 185 respectively.Nationwid ..
Great interest from scientists at Cottbus University
The relatively small BTU university in Cottbus is increasingly developing into a center for research into future topics. The institution also wants to cooperate in the planned medical training program - and brings its own unique expertise to the table.
Medical studies via rural doctor quota
Those who want to work as a GP in the countryside in the future can apply for a place to study medicine via the rural doctor quota until the end of February. "From January 15 to February 29, 2024, it will be possible to apply for a place to study medicine in Saxony for the winter semester 2024/2025, ..
40 study places to be awarded to future country doctors in Hungary
The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KV) Saxony is once again awarding places to study medicine at the University of Pécs in Hungary. High school graduates have until January 31st to apply for one of the funded places on the German-language human medicine course, the KV announce ..
Shortage of doctors in Saxony: state parliament calls for further measures
The state parliament in Saxony is calling for further measures to combat the shortage of physicians and address the growing need for treatment in an aging society.