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Gonorrhea treatment

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Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma) is one of the most common types of cancer in western industrialized countries. The earlier it is detected, the better the chances of recovery.

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Ganglion

A clearly visible lump usually forms on the wrist, sometimes also on the foot, knee or finger: a ganglion. Traditionally, this condition is often referred to as overleg, but this is not actually th...

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About the Breast Cancer Center

Our doctors work closely with the other USZ specialist departments and external partners on an interdisciplinary basis.

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Breast Cancer Center

In the Breast Cancer Center of the Department of Gynecology, we answer your questions about the treatment of breast cancer and other breast diseases. Our experienced physicians clarify all breast c...

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Diagnostics of the pancreas

Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play an important role in the diagnosis of the pancreas

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Team of the Breast Cancer Center

The dedicated and highly qualified team at the Breast Cancer Center has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and other breast diseases. Our experts are at your dispo...

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is the term used to describe a condition in which breathing interruptions during sleep lead to symptoms. Breathing stops several times during an hour, the pa...

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) Orthodontic surgery

Several million men and women worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
The wake-up reaction caused by the collapse of the airways leads to non-restorative sleep combine...

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome – treatments

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is treated with a variety of methods. Respiratory therapy devices or lower jaw splints are used, among other things.

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Lipedema

Lipoedema mainly affects women whose quality of life is severely impaired as a result. There is little information about the causes and frequency of lipedema. Misdiagnosis is common and lipedema ca...

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Lipedema therapy

Unfortunately, lipedema cannot be cured as its causes are unknown. For this reason, the treatment options mainly serve to alleviate the symptoms. However, it is possible to reduce the circumference...

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Simulation Center

The simulation center is a state-of-the-art environment for medical excellence. Equipped with state-of-the-art simulation infrastructure, we create new, innovative interfaces for the medicine of th...

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Aneurysm

An aneurysm is initially small, grows slowly and therefore goes unnoticed for a long time.
The vascular dilatation often occurs in an artery in the abdomen, chest or brain.
However, it ...

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Computed tomography (CT)

Computed tomography (CT) is an X-ray examination that provides detailed cross-sectional images of various organs such as the lungs, liver or brain. But bones and joints can also be depicted well. T...

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Hypertension

High blood pressure affects around one in three people in Europe. As high blood pressure does not hurt, it is often only recognized years later. In the long term, however, high blood pressure damag...

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Blood pressure

Blood pressure is an essential parameter for the health of the cardiovascular system. Regularly elevated levels can lead to serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke. Regular monitoring o...

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ZFMM Zurich International Symposium on Feto-Maternal Medicine

Grosser Hörsaal, Nord1 C, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstr. 10, 8091 Zurich 3 pm - 6 pm

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Aneurysms: unnoticed weak point

They are considered ticking time bombs: aneurysms. However, an aneurysm does not always have to be operated on if it is detected early and well monitored. And if they do, they look for the gentlest...

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Back pain

Most people often suffer from back pain several times in the course of their lives. These pains are not always caused by structural diseases.

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common disorder. Up to 5% of the population will have an epileptic seizure during their lifetime. Around 80,000 people in Switzerland live with epilepsy. The disease can affect people...

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Anesthesia in hand, plastic and reconstructive surgery

Anesthesia care includes ensuring the patient's vital functions (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen supply) as well as eliminating pain and, if necessary, consciousness.

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Decubitus

Pressure ulcers are also known colloquially as bedsores and are chronic pressure sores on the skin. For caregivers, pressure ulcers are a nightmare of everyday care, for those affected they are pai...

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia leads to a gradual decline in higher brain functions. Around 128,200 people in Switzerland currently suffer from dementia. Experts assume that the number of dementia cases in Switzerland w...