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Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Joint - Foot Center Vienna at Confraternität Private Hospital

 2 minutes Osteoarthritis of the upper ankle joint (ankle osteoarthritis) is a common degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system. Causes of ankle osteoarthritis include age-related joint wear and tear and injuries, such as a previous ankle fracture, which leads to increased cartilage wear.
Operation theater, Prof. Hübner operates a patient
Urology

Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Surgery can be Remedied

 2 minutes Urinary incontinence after prostate surgery can have a major impact on quality of life — but modern treatment options offer real hope. With minimally invasive techniques and personalized therapy plans, most patients can regain control and return to an active, confident life. At the Confraternität Private Hospital Incontinence Center, all internationally established treatment methods are available, ensuring the best possible care for each patient.
Oncology

Nutrition during Cancer Treatment

 4 minutes It is now known that a combination of a healthy diet, physical exercise, and avoiding excess weight can prevent about one-third of all cancers.  A balanced diet is important even with existing cancer – a healthy diet that is adapted to the side effects of treatment can significantly improve quality of life and joy of life.
two hands holding ribbons as signs of cancer diseases
Oncology

"Sex Matters" – also in Oncology. Gender-Specific Differences in Tumor Diseases

 2 minutes In some disciplines, such as cardiology and pharmacology, gender-specific differences have been considered in routine clinical practice for some time.
A scientist with a microscope
Oncology

Advancements in Oncological Research

 3 minutes Today, more people survive cancer than ever before. Over 60% of all patients in Austria survive the disease. This is due to improved diagnostic options and early detection, but also to a multitude of new, modern cancer therapies developed through decades of research.
CardiologyInternal medicine

Cardiac Arrhythmia – Atrial Fibrillation

 2 minutes Cardiac arrhythmias occur primarily in middle-aged and older people. They are favored by lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, lack of exercise, severe obesity, diabetes, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption.
Oncology

Why Cancer Occurs

 2 minutes The human body consists of billions of cells that constantly divide and die. Approximately 1016 cell divisions occur during a lifetime – that's many more than the number of stars in our galaxies. Whenever a cell divides and the genetic information is passed on to the daughter cell, errors can occur.
Oncology

Personalized Medicine in Oncology

 2 minutes The aim of personalized therapy is to achieve better therapeutic success with fewer side effects through medicine and therapy tailored to people, as the dosage is precise and individual, and to plan and carry out operations so individually that they offer the patient the best long-term success.
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Surgical Reconstruction of Charcot Foot

 3 minutes Charcot foot (neuropathic osteoarthropathy) is a progressive disease of the foot that causes joint dislocations, pathological fractures and non-infectious destruction of bones and joints. The joints between the tarsal and metatarsal bones are most commonly affected.
Diagnostic imaging, radiology

Patients no Longer Need a Lead Apron during X-Ray Examinations

 1 minute Modern technologies and new findings about the radiation risk to organs make it possible to do without heavy lead aprons and lead covers during X-ray examinations.