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Klinikum Herford celebrates its 10th anniversary and invites the public to an Open Day
To mark its tenth anniversary, Klinikum Herford invites the public to an open day on 19 September. Visitors can experience university medicine up close, from robotic surgery to resuscitation and hands-on medical skills.
Online therapy helps with problematic internet use
LWL University Hospital Bochum is launching OMPRIS as a permanent online therapy programme for adults with problematic internet, gaming or smartphone use. The programme supports patients in changing their behaviour
CAR T-cell therapy shows lasting effects in myasthenia gravis
Bochum University Medicine is among the pioneers of CAR T-cell therapy for myasthenia gravis. New long-term data show that the effects of a single treatment can persist for years in the patients studied.
Research on Rare Muscle Disease Wins Award
PD Dr Felix Kleefeld has received the 2026 Felix Jerusalem Prize for his research into inclusion body myositis. His findings reveal early mitochondrial damage and could open new avenues for treatment.
Psychiatrist Theo Payk shaped Bochum Model in Medicine
Prof. Dr. Theo R. Payk established the psychiatric university clinic in Bochum and integrated the discipline into the medical faculty. With the “Bochum model,” he closely linked patient care, research, and teaching, leaving a lasting impact.
Second Opinions Add Safety in Carotid Artery Procedures
St. Josef Hospital Bochum is now certified to provide second opinions for carotid artery disease. Patients can obtain an independent assessment before carotid procedures, improving safety in treatment decisions. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Carsten Lukas, the Institute of Neuroradiology offers expert, individualized advice.
Another Five Stars for the Heart and Diabetes Centre NRW, Bad Oeynhausen
The Heart and Diabetes Center NRW in Bad Oeynhausen has once again been awarded five stars in the transparency ranking of the Federal Association of Clinical Diabetes Facilities (BVKD)—a top distinction achieved by only 19 out of 91 clinics. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Susanne Reger-Tan, the Clinic for Diabetology and Endocrinology stands for excellent care and the highest quality standards in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. This recognition highlights the outstanding work of the team while also driving the continued advancement of modern diabetes care.
LWL University Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine under new medical leadership
A new direction for psychosomatic medicine in Bochum: Prof. Dr. Georgios Paslakis takes over as head of the clinic at the LWL University Hospital and assumes the professorship at Ruhr University Bochum. With a strong focus on underrepresented patient groups and gender-sensitive research, he aims to closely integrate clinical excellence with innovative scientific approaches.