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At the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ), an innovative medical breakthrough is providing new hope for heart patients: a combination of bypass surgery and targeted shockwave therapy significantly increases the organ’s pumping capacity.
Jena University Hospital (UKJ) is dedicating its upcoming public evening lecture to the chronic condition endometriosis, focusing on modern pain therapies and holistic treatment paths for those affected.
Jena, May 13, 2026 – Prof. Dr. Martin Walter from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is the new President of the German Society for Biological Psychiatry. The expert in depressive disorders and psychiatric brain imaging will hold the office for the next two years.
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.
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.
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.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will focus on the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer will explain the symptoms and the necessity of rapid medical intervention.
Aspiring nursing professionals from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) maintained the historic Johannisfriedhof during the traditional spring cleaning. As part of their training, 32 trainees cleared paths and gravesites of leaves and brushwood together.
Due to a 51-hour warning strike in public transport, Jenaer Nahverkehr has organized a limited emergency schedule for Friday, focusing on the vital connection between the city center and the southern districts.
On February 28, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will host a comprehensive information day at StadtLab am Markt to provide guidance, orientation, and support for patients and families affected by rare diseases.