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Pregnancy and Birth

"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)

October 27, 2025

Letter to the editor - Prof. Breymann of 27.10.25 on article "Child death in birth center in court", NZZ / Andreas Leisi, 22.10.25). As an obstetrician, I have been attending births for thirty years, both vaginal births and...

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Mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of cerebral palsy

June 20, 2024

Cerebral palsy is a lifelong disorder characterized by movement disorders and postural problems caused by non-progressive brain injuries. Although there is no cure, therapies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offer hope for...

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Ultrasound via smartphone

May 8, 2024

During an ultrasound examination, high-frequency sound waves are sent through the body, which are reflected by tissues and organs as echoes. The sound wave power of ultrasound devices used in obstetrics is...

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Desire to have children

"Complication in mother or child", commentary by Prof. Breymman (NZZ readers' letter)

October 27, 2025

Letter to the editor - Prof. Breymann of 27.10.25 in response to the article "Child's death in the birth center in court", NZZ / Andreas Leisi, 22.10.25). As an obstetrician, I have been attending births for thirty years, both vaginal births and those by caesarean section. From the daigram of the Health Directorate of the...

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Ultrasound via smartphone

May 8, 2024

During an ultrasound examination, high-frequency sound waves are sent through the body, which are reflected by tissues and organs as echoes. The sound wave power of ultrasound devices used in obstetrics is so low that they do not cause any short or long-term damage to the body.

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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...

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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...

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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:

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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,...

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Iron Centre

Menopause – Save the Date: Event in Lausanne on April 3, 2025

February 1, 2025

I am looking forward to the event on April 3 in Lausanne - with scientific perspectives, impacts and new health strategies on menopause. AGORA, Rue Bugnon 25A, 1011 LausanneProgram: 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Presentations and lectures with our speakers: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.…

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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,...

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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...

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Prevention and healthy ageing

Which diseases can the vaginal laser "MonaLisa Touch" treat?

1 November 2020

Part of life and ageing for women are hormonal changes. Unfortunately, the changes can cause unwanted symptoms. When estrogen levels drop due to menopause, cancer treatments, hysterectomies or breastfeeding, these side effects can occur. The system can treat: Urinary incontinence Stress/urge incontinence....

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Vaginal laser for vaginal discomfort

1 October 2020

What is the MonaLisa Touch? The MonaLisa Touch is an innovative laser treatment designed to treat the reduced vaginal function and discomfort associated with hormonal changes. This system can relieve the symptoms of vaginal atrophy such as burning,...

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