Child-friendly anesthesia in transition
January 21, 2026 – How modern medicine provides safe, empathetic, and interdisciplinary care for children was the focus of the 13th Pediatric Anesthesia Day in Magdeburg. Specialist presentations, practical workshops, and intensive exchanges between experts made the event an important meeting place.
Honor for outstanding achievements
January 21, 2026 - The Faculty of Medicine at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has awarded two habilitated physicians the title of adjunct professor. The award recognizes their many years of commitment to scientific research, patient-oriented care, and academic teaching.
Study reveals new approach in the fight against leukemia
 und Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Mougiakakos_Fotografin Melitta Schubert.jpg "Dr. Martin Böttcher (links) und Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Mougiakakos")
January 20, 2026 - Researchers in Magdeburg show that chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells can be targeted via their iron and fat metabolism. The discovery of a previously underestimated cell death mechanism could open up new treatment options for patients for whom modern therapies have reached their limits.
New Alzheimer's therapy offers hope
January 20, 2026 - Promising progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease: Dr. Wenzel Glanz from Magdeburg University Hospital explains in a TV report how the new therapy works, what opportunities it offers for those affected, and what hurdles still remain.
