Study of the Medical University of Vienna and the Austrian Institute of Technology shows a connection between increasing ozone content and rise in allergic diseases.

To prevent or curb the occurrence of multi-resistant bacteria, doctors need to act responsibly when using wide-spectrum antibiotics. Excessive doses could lead to resistance, as is currently the case with the "NDM-1 bacteria". Adhering to hygiene regulations in hospitals is also a necessary requirement to prevent spread.

Even in quantities well below the guidelines, lead damages health and is a serious risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In their research, scientists at MedUni Vienna have also been able to describe for the first time the mechanism of action of the toxic metal on the human blood vessel walls.

With university courses in Gender Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, MedUni Vienna is setting new landmarks in the European university landscape. Like the renowned courses in "Toxicology", "Clinical Research" and "Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine," the two university courses aim to train top-level experts.