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The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.
Jena, May 11, 2026 – Due to the upcoming public holidays of Ascension Day and Pentecost, waste disposal in Jena will be subject to changes. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is postponing the scheduled emptying of waste bins by one day.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is launching a large-scale research project on chronic inflammation with million-euro funding, focusing on natural substances like frankincense resin, vitamin E, and selenium.
Jena, May 10, 2026 – Searching for a therapy slot often requires a lot of patience. However, seven psychological practices in Jena and the surrounding area are currently reporting free capacities for new patients in various therapeutic methods.
Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
Exceptional weather situation in the Lichtstadt: According to the German Weather Service (DWD), Jena has recently recorded precipitation levels equivalent to the average volume of a whole month.
Approximately 70 percent of Germans suffer from recurring headache attacks that often severely restrict their daily lives. The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is focusing on this common ailment at a special patient forum today.
The Jena City Council has adopted a comprehensive strategy to combat illegal graffiti and tags while promoting legal street art spaces and improving reporting channels for citizens.
A research team from Jena and Magdeburg has presented a novel approach to treating severe lung infections by neutralizing bacterial toxins with artificial molecules instead of using antibiotics.