Scientists around the globe are currently conducting research on cardiac insufficiency, infarcts, pulmonary hypertension or atherosclerosis. Their goal is to gain a better understanding of the development of cardiovascular diseases at the molecular level.
The spread of the corona crisis is driving the use of telemedicine via video chats. Patients thereby avoid the risk of infection in the waiting room.
Healthcare IT security affects patients, providers and medical systems around the world. Cybercrime also poses a real threat to hospitals.
Digital devices have the possibility to optimize healthcare, with efficiency and accuracy never before possible. Innovators from the Technical University of Middle Hessen (THM) and the region are already at the center of digital healthcare.
The unique combination of specialized study courses, top international research and innovative Marburg industry makes the Philipps University the ideal starting point for prospective physicians and pharmacists.
In addition to traditional radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, targeted and patient-tailored drugs expand the arsenal of therapeutic options.
Virtual reality has long been established in the gaming scene. Today this technology is now also revolutionizing physician training. Doctors are learning new treatment techniques on virtual patients, preparing for surgical procedures – from dental surgery to organ transplants.
Blood values, medication plans or brain scans – every day millions of pieces of patient information arrive in the computers of medical practices and clinics. Digitalization has led to massive amounts of medical data – but who receives the data, and how do researchers and hospitals process it?