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Perinatal stem cell research: Prof. Breymann in conversation with Famido.ch
This episode is about the fascinating world of stem cell storage from the placenta and umbilical cord. Prof. Breymann, a recognized expert in the field of perinatal stem cell research and pregnancy, discusses with...
Read moreFirst Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 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...
Read moreGrisons women become mothers late
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...
Read moreDesire to have children
First Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 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...
Read moreGrisons women become mothers late
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...
Read moreApplication potential and current clinical applications of stem cells from umbilical cord and placenta
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Read moreCholestasis during pregnancy (Gentics)
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,...
Read morePharmacogenetics and individual drug metabolism in pregnancy.
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)....
Read moreInfertility in folic acid metabolism disorders: genetics (MTHFR)
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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Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy - Lunchtime Symposium (14 June 2022), with Prof. Breymann
Iron is vital for the human body. In particular, iron is essential for the transport of oxygen. Women have a higher iron requirement than men. During pregnancy, the need for the metal is much higher. This is particularly dangerous for expectant mothers....
Read moreIron deficiency (ID) from pregnancy to menopause - current status and new findings
Worldwide, about 30% of women of childbearing age suffer from anaemia. At least half of these cases are due to iron deficiency. In Switzerland, 5-20% of women are affected by iron deficiency/anaemia. Various causes of iron deficiency (ID) Insufficient iron intake (food) Decreased absorption...
Read moreCEE Iron Academy 2021 - Meeting Highlights
Iron Deficiency (ID) and Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) Prof. Breymann was invited as a speaker and internationally recognised expert on iron deficiency in women at the first Central Eastern European (CEE) Iron Academy meeting on 5-6 November. The meeting was organised by the Polish Medical Association. The...
Read morePrevention and healthy ageing
Older age and well-being
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,...
Read moreTreatment of heavy bleeding disorders by sclerosing the uterine lining (NovaSure method)
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...
Read moreMenopause and other symptoms of hormonal imbalances: Prof. Breymann in a podcast with Tine Hertz and One Thirty Labs from Copenhagen
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,...
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