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How safe are blood, blood products and stem cell preparations? (SARS-CoV-2)

20 December 2021

The Paul Ehrlich Institute in Germany has adapted its recommendations for blood and stem cell donation in case of contact with SARS-CoV-2 infected persons. These recommendations thus also affect SARS-CoV-2 infected parturients and the newborn. Due to...

FAQ on Covid 19 vaccination and boosters

6 December 2021

Basic recommendation for vaccination in pregnancy Vaccination against COVID-19 is officially recommended for all pregnant women - without pre-existing conditions or in special risk situations - from the second trimester of pregnancy. Previous studies...

Prof. Breymann - Medical Advisor at ETH start-up DIAXXO

27 June 2021

Together with Dr. Stefan Meier, Dr. Gianluigi Berini and Charles Tschaggeny, I am pleased to be able to actively support the start-up as an "advisor" in strategic and scientific questions and solutions.

Desire to have children

First Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 2024)

March 1, 2024

The new "Kinderstartbahn" platform brings together experts from pediatrics and related fields with the common goal of giving children the best possible start in life. Dates: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Location: Circle Convention Center at Zurich Airport. Expert audience and continuing education points Around...

Grisons women become mothers late

January 30, 2024

Even 50 years ago, Swiss women were older than the European average when their first child was born. However, there are also differences between the cantons. Text: Romina Kranz (Editor, Südostschweiz, January 30, 2024) In the last 50...

Application potential and current clinical applications of stem cells from umbilical cord and placenta

November 7, 2023

Webinar November 7, 2022, 17:30 - 18:30 CEST Speakers:

Cholestasis during pregnancy (Gentics)

April 20, 2023

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) or pregnancy cholestasis is a liver disease that occurs in some women in late pregnancy. It manifests as severe itching, but without a visible rash. ICP can cause a temporary decrease in liver function in pregnant women,...

Pharmacogenetics and individual drug metabolism in pregnancy.

April 15, 2023

During the first three months of pregnancy, about 80% of women take at least one medication. Nearly 30% of expectant mothers consume four or more medications during this period, both prescription and over-the-counter (not including vitamins or iron)....

Infertility in folic acid metabolism disorders: genetics (MTHFR)

April 10, 2023

A healthy life already begins with development in the womb. In Switzerland, about 50 to 60 children or embryos suffer from a severe spinal cord malformation, known as "open back" or "spina bifida", in the first weeks of pregnancy every year. Folic acid, a...

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Older age and well-being

April 16, 2024

Older age and well-being (Prof. Breymann comments on NZZ article from April 8, 2024) It is time that the topic of longevity, with all its sometimes obscure developments, was discussed and addressed seriously ("Eternal healthy life is a false promise", NZZ April 8,...

Iron deficiency due to menstruation

January 20, 2024

Dr. med. Lydia Unger-Hunt conducts the interview with Prof. Dr. med. Christian Breymann, gynaecologist from Zurich, and general practitioner Dr. med. Urs Hürlimann, general practitioner from Hünenberg. The interview focuses on the roles of gynecologists and general practitioners in...

Treatment of heavy bleeding disorders by sclerosing the uterine lining (NovaSure method)

November 20, 2023

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia, hypermenorrhea) is a common problem in women, especially after childbirth or after the age of 40. This excessive bleeding can lead to missed work and a feeling of weakness. Although hormone treatments or hormonal IUDs exist to regulate bleeding, there are...

Prevention and healthy ageing

Older age and well-being

April 16, 2024

Treatment of heavy bleeding disorders by sclerosing the uterine lining (NovaSure method)

November 20, 2023

Menopause and other symptoms of hormonal imbalances: Prof. Breymann in a podcast with Tine Hertz and One Thirty Labs from Copenhagen

November 6, 2023

The increase in life expectancy over the last century has had a significant impact on women's lives. Delayed childcare has led to fertility-related problems, and women now spend a greater proportion of their lives post-menopause,...