New Leadership, Proven Expertise
August 19, 2026 - At Cracau Hospital, outpatient and inpatient care are being further integrated. Dr. Ilka Günther will focus on her work at the Medical Care Center (MVZ) going forward and will thus remain closely associated with the hospital. Prof. Dr. Ulrike von Arnim and her experienced medical leadership team will take over the department of Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine.
“Green Sock” Campaign
August 17, 2026 - As part of the “Green Sock” campaign organized by the association “Gynäkologische Krebserkrankungen Deutschland e. V.,” the Schönhausen & Surrounding Area chapter of LandFrauen knitted numerous pairs of socks for patients at the University Women’s Hospital in Magdeburg.
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Brain Cells Under Heat Stress
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August 13, 2026 - Extreme heat waves are defining this summer and placing a significant strain on the human body—including, and especially, the brain. Dr. Wenzel Glanz, a neuroscientist and senior physician at the joint memory clinic of the DZNE and the University Clinic for Neurology in Magdeburg, explains the effects of extreme heat on our brains and our mental performance.
“Medicine of the Future” Science Year
August 12, 2026 – As part of the “Medicine of the Future” Science Year, the Leopoldina is hosting two public events in Halle (Saale) on the topic of data-driven dementia prevention. Prof. Dr. Emrah Düzel, director of the Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Dementia Research in Magdeburg, will contribute his scientific expertise to these events.
