Medical focus areas

How to avoid venous thrombosis on long-distance flights

In our circulatory system, blood is transported back to the heart via the veins. This is supported by the muscle pumps, which are stimulated during movement, i.e. by alternating tension and relaxation of the muscles.

Patient Safety – One of our Major Concerns

Patient safety, hygiene, infection prevention and continuous quality improvement are central concerns in the clinics of the PremiQaMed Group.

Sleep Disorders and Treatment Possibilities in Austria

Good sleep is a key element of a person's physical and mental health. During sleep, the body regenerates, the immune system gains new strength, the brain processes what has been experienced, learns and frees itself from unnecessary information ballast. In the western world, however, up to 30 percent of people suffer from sleep disorders, which also include snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders (sleep apnea).

How does Sugar Affect your Body? Get out of the sugar trap!

Not only children love sweets, but too much sugar is bad for your health.

Healthy and Fit Into Old Age

It is well known that a healthy lifestyle and preventive health care are essential for maintaining good health. However, statistics show that older people in particular are less concerned about health prevention than young people. Many become more comfortable in old age, do not do sport, pay less attention to a balanced diet and neglect medical check-ups.

Diabetic Foot Syndrome – a New Surgery Method Prevents Amputation

According to WHO studies 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, the majority from diabetes mellitus type 2. In addition to diseases of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, diabetic foot syndrome is also a common secondary disease.

Thyroid Center – Döbling Private Hospital

In the interdisciplinary thyroid center of Döbling Private Hospital we offer comprehensive consultation and support as well as all diagnostic examination techniques for patients with diseases of the thyroid gland.

Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes is a common so-called "popular disease" that poses a high risk to human health. It causes many serious complications. Ist effects the blood vessels of the whole organism, and in particular the heart.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Gland Diseases

Every node in the thyroid gland is considered pathological and must be examined more closely. 20-30% of adults in our latitudes have lumps of >1cm in the thyroid gland. In areas with iodine deficiency, the percentage is almost 50%. The incidence of thyroid carcinomas is increasing across Europe and is increasingly affecting the younger population.