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Fewer hospitals, better healthcare

July 20, 2019 • 12:00 AM

A study by the Bertelsmann Foundation comes to the conclusion that a reorganization of the hospital landscape in Germany is required to enable better hospital care - which can only be achieved by reducing the number of clinics, even if this initially sounds like a contradiction in itself. In summary, the study comes to the following conclusions:   o Overcapacity exacerbates shortage of skilled workers: there is not enoughm medicalstaff to maintain the current number of hospitals o Many...

Medical Tourism from China to Germany

May 1, 2019 • 12:00 AM

Over the last few years, the way of combining a vacation with medical treatment in Germany has become a fast growing trend in the tourism sector. Nowadays many tourists are aiming not only to have a rest and leisure time, but also seeking professional medical and healthcare services & treatments. A growing number of Chinese medical tourists coming to Munich for specialist care is proving the point. Chinese patients are choosing to undergo medical treatment in Munich for procedures such...

Faster appointments for people with public health insurance in Germany

March 15, 2019 • 12:00 AM

The German Bundestag has voted in favor of a law aimed at improving the supply of health insurance to patients. People with public health insurance should no longer have to wait months for an appointment with the doctor. To arrange appointments, the service centers - which already exist but work very differently in the individual federal states - are to be expanded and merged. In addition, the emergency number '116117' shall be accessible around the clock and patients will also be able...

Private Health Insurance in Germany - Pros and Cons

January 18, 2019 • 12:00 AM

The choice between private and statutory health insurance (public health insurance) and the specific services depends on the individual needs, characteristics and other factors of the person in question. As one can see below, private health insurance in Germany has a number of advantages and disadvantages. In the end it is the individual factor that decides which type of insurance is best for whom.   The general advantages and disadvantages of Private Health Insurance in Germany at a...

German Private Health Insurance Explained

October 17, 2018 • 12:00 AM

Health insurance in Germany is an insurance against the risk of diseases and their consequences. As an independent branch of social security it is compulsory for all persons. Health insurance fully or partially reimburses the insured for the costs of illness, maternity and often accident treatment. It is a bipartite part of the health system in the German social security system. In 2009 the 'general health insurance obligation' was introduced in Germany. Accordingly, all persons residing in...

German traditions in health and home remedies

April 25, 2018 • 12:00 AM

Having been to Germany a few times and specifically Munich, I have developed a love of the nation and its way of life. The food notwithstanding, albeit extremely fulfilling and rich in meat dishes which I cherish, at first glance does not appear to be exceptionally solid. So I have allocated myself the errand of endeavoring to think of German food that is generally German, yet additionally has some medical advantages. Before we get into finding solid German food, I was intrigued to know...

The Social Phobia that Stops People Going to the Toilet

April 5, 2018 • 12:00 AM

Paruresis - colloquially, "bashful bladder syndrome" - is a psychological condition that prevents people from urinating when they need to. The difficulty usually occurs in public bathrooms, when sufferers have a feeling that others may be observing them. The worst sufferers may even find themselves unable to urinate for long periods of time in their own homes if others are in the house or apartment. The condition can be debilitating, preventing people from going out to socialize with friends,...

Study finds smoking e-cigarettes could cause cancer

March 26, 2018 • 12:00 AM

A recent study hints that e-cigarette smoke may contribute to lung and bladder cancer, as well as heart disease, in humans.

Using mice models for their study, scientists at the Department of Environmental Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, have proposed that e-cigarette smoking is carcinogenic. The study results also found that e-cigarette smokers are at a higher risk of developing lung and bladder cancers and heart diseases compared to non-smokers.

Smoking tobacco creates a...

Flu virus becomes more virulent in pregnant women

March 13, 2018 • 12:00 AM

When a woman is pregnant, her immune system is dampened to protect the unborn foetus. This is because the baby is recognised as a foreign being by the mother's immune system - the baby is genetically different to that of the mother.

Scientists at the Heinrich Pette Institute in Hamburg have shown in mice that the mother's suppressed immune system provides a unique opportunity for the influenza virus not only to infect the mother but to evolve into a more powerful strain.

"Pregnant women become...

High-salt diet linked to dementia in mice

March 13, 2018 • 12:00 AM

Scientists have discovered that a diet which is high in salt, can have major effects on the brain and in mice, can lead to dementia. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, is the first to identify a link between the gut and the brain and that it is responsible for cognitive impairment.  This finding explores the possibility of preventing detrimental effects to the brain caused by an excess in salt intake. Dr. Costantino Iadecola, of the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute at...

Breastfeeding rates increased by financial incentives

November 30, -0001 • 12:00 AM

Breastfeeding rates increase when new mothers are offered financial incentives. Research from the University of Sheffield and the University of Dundee reveals that when mothers are offered vouchers to breastfeed their babies, the low rates of breastfeeding are significantly increased.

The study looked at over 10,000 new mothers in England, aged 16-44, who were offered £40 on five separate occasions if their child received breastmilk at two days, ten days, six weeks, three months and six months...

Healthy Eating Tips

November 30, -0001 • 12:00 AM

Healthy eating is essential for our body to stay fit and in shape. Eating the right food in the right amount is the secret to a healthy body. Improving your health will make you feel great, energized, and maintain a good body weight. Here we have some tips to improve your health by right eating. Have a balanced diet
A balanced diet is a diet with every healthy component a body requires on daily basis. Our body needs a balance of fat, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. All...

German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Both private Health Insurance in Germany and public insurance, is often complicated to navigate, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

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Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

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