Stories from Germany

Music can be a contraindication for surgery, according to a joint project by UKE Music University and Medical School Hamburg.

Two-thirds of surveyed individuals who experienced accidents admitted their own driving contributed to the incident. Common issues include speeding according to weather conditions and abrupt braking. In Berlin, cyclists on bike paths exhibit unsafe behaviors similar to those on highways, such as overtaking on the right and aggressive riding. The expansion of cycling infrastructure has not kept pace with the increase in bicycles, e-scooters, and cargo bikes, leading to more collisions.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Compagnie will miss the final match due to a yellow card suspension incurred during the quarter-final against Real Madrid. His assistant, Aaron Denks, will lead the team. Despite a 0-3 halftime deficit against Mainz, the team achieved a 4-3 victory, which is seen as a potential turning point. The team expresses strong confidence in overcoming PSG. Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is prohibited from being on the sidelines during tonight's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The restriction follows Kompany receiving three yellow cards during the current Champions League campaign. UEFA employees will monitor Kompany throughout the game due to the disciplinary action.

The Bavarian municipality of Forchheim is projected to have the highest average age in Middle Franconia by 2038. Residents are expected to be nearly 53 years old, a decade older than those in Dombühl, Ansbach district. This demographic trend is part of a broader aging pattern observed in the region, though Oberfranken's population is expected to decline by 3.5%.

The proliferation of electric bikes in Germany has been linked to an increase in fatal cycling accidents.

A consensus-oriented paper outlining goals for industry in Hessen has been presented by politics, companies, and unions. While it incorporates objectives from all parties, it lacks a clear timetable for measuring progress. This makes it difficult to assess how far the stated goals have been achieved over time. While the paper contains some new elements, it largely reiterates known information.

Mühldorf County's Landrat Max Heimals sees potential for more workers, benefiting local businesses seeking staff. This could also attract companies to settle in Mühldorf. Heimals stated that Mühldorf should be a county where people not only sleep but also work and stay. He said that municipalities must cooperate more closely to ensure growth does not become a problem but a benefit for the region. In contrast, Upper Franconia is projected to see a population decline of 3.5%. Local municipalities must collaborate to manage this growth effectively.

Researchers are exploring the potential of healing soundscapes within hospital environments, where the ambient noise is often unpleasant, even in operating rooms. The surgical team is highly focused, and everything is proceeding smoothly, but the auditory environment is notably different. Thomas Samboll from the ALD Knowledge Team is exploring this area, focusing on protein interventions in surgery at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf. Surgeon Eike Sebastian Debus has experimented with 'Healing Sounds' during surgeries. He noted that the sounds immediately affected him upon entering the operating room. Debus believes sound can alter the atmosphere of a space and influence the state of people within it. Acoustic environments in operating rooms can positively influence patient well-being.

Paris Saint-Germain will play at full strength in their Champions League semi-final first leg match against FC Bayern Munich.

The proliferation of electric bikes in Germany has been linked to an increase in fatal cycling accidents.