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Pregnancy as an "early warning system" for heart health
Blood values during pregnancy provide indications of future cardiovascular disease. Consultation hours for affected women have been set up at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.
Myocarditis – the silent danger after an infection
A lingering cold, a flu-like infection—and back to the gym or jogging again? That's exactly what can be dangerous for your heart.
When the heart weakens – what really helps
Heart failure often develops gradually and goes unnoticed for a long time. However, the progression of the disease and quality of life can be significantly improved if action is taken early on.
K.O. drops on toilet paper? What's behind the social media rumor
A disturbing claim is currently circulating on social media: K.O. drops are being spread on toilet paper and can be absorbed through the mucous membranes. But is there any truth to this?
Music for the heart – a special moment in everyday hospital life
On Wednesday, February 4, the atrium at the Bad Krozingen campus became a place of tranquility and encounter for an hour.
Confidential help after violence
At the Medical Center – University of Freiburg, people who have experienced violence can find a safe and professional place to turn to. The Examination Center for Victims of Violence (USG) offers victims the opportunity to have injuries resulting from physical violence documented confidentially and in a manner that is admissible in court—free of charge and without any obligation to file a police report.
Strong support for tomorrow's diagnostics
The Medical Center – University of Freiburg remains a clinical partner in the nanodiag BW future cluster, which is receiving a second three-year funding phase in the Clusters4Future program.
Cutting-edge digital medicine with international seal of approval
Patients benefit from modern processes, secure documentation, and better access to important health information—as confirmed by an international assessment.
Medical Center – University of Freiburg is the largest obstetrics center in southern Baden
With 2,339 newborns in 2025, obstetrics in Freiburg is showing strong growth. Expectant parents benefit from medical safety, individual care, and a certified Level I perinatal center—even in cases of high-risk pregnancies and premature births.
Surgery brings back the smile
The Medical Center – University of Freiburg has established a new interdisciplinary facial nerve center that offers patients with facial nerve paralysis highly specialized diagnostics and individually tailored therapies—from physical therapy to complex microsurgical operations to restore facial expressions and eyelid closure.
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