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Crack the DNA code

27 June 2022

Today the Centre for human genetics (CME) of KU Leuven and UZ Leuven presented the educational game ‘Crack the DNA code’. The game is a playful introduction to DNA and genetics for children of the fifth and sixth grade which teaches them the basics of genetics in a very simple way.

Start of the Leuven care centre after sexual violence

13 June 2022

On Wednesday 15 June the Leuven care centre after sexual violence (ZSG) will open at the Gasthuisberg campus. Victims of sexual violence can go there 24/7 for medical care, psychological support and forensic research. Anyone who wants to can lodg a complaint in the care centre.

The genetic underpinnings of severe staph infections

20 May 2022

In a large collaborative effort, an international team of researchers describes a genetic mutation that predisposes individuals to severe staphylococcus infections. The research, which includes key contributions from Leuven, appears in the latest edition of Science.

Art as therapy

16 May 2022

This spring, the rehabilitation patients of two hospital wards of the Pellenberg campus turned into artists. During weekly workshops and together with Atelier Sarah Versteele they've created two unique and personal works that will be on display on the campus.

UZ Leuven starts using new running track: a double running and walking loop for a sportive break

5 May 2022

This afternoon a new running track has been opened At the UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg campus. It is one of the walking and running loops Sport Vlaanderen is installing on business parks and near hospitals. The double loop in the Alexianenpark and Bertembos invites people for a sportive break.

Home monitoring can increase life expectancy and quality of life of cancer patients

8 April 2022

A smart plaster will soon provide cancer patients with thorough follow-up at home. The system will continuously monitor the patient's values and communicates with the entire medical team. This allows rapid intervention, while the patient can stay in familiar surroundings.

Promising first results of new maintenance therapy for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer

18 March 2022

Researchers announce the first results of a Phase 3 clinical study of selinexor as maintenance therapy for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. Compared with the placebo-controlled group, patients receiving the treatment showed a 30% decrease of hazard for progression or death.

Annual report 2021

14 March 2022

The annual report includes a selection from the many 2021 activities and projects. It also includes key figures about 2021 (consultations, admissions, emergencies ...) and a video depicting the past year.

UZ Leuven one of the 50 best hospitals in the world

9 March 2022

Every year, the American magazine Newsweek publishes its list of the world's best hospitals: UZ Leuven comes in on place 45 as the first Belgian hospital.

European quality label for UZ Leuven obesity clinic

8 March 2022

The UZ Leuven obesity clinic has been awarded an accreditation from the European sector federation EASO. Thanks to this recognition, UZ Leuven becomes a member of a renowned European expert network in the field of obesity.

Ukraine crisis cell set up at UZ Leuven

2 March 2022

The war in Ukraine is cause for a lot of concern. This is also the case at UZ Leuven. Our hospital pleads for broad solidarity with all victims of a military invasion.

Radioactive cancer radiation from inside out stops metastasis of the tumour

3 February 2022

Via a radioactive molecular cancer drug, injected in the bloodstream, UZ Leuven doctors have managed to stop the metastasis of rare neuro-endocrine tumours. As a result, the chance for further growth significanctly reduced, sometimes even up to 80 per cent.