Maastricht UMC+ Healthy living With all our hearts, we are dedicated to provide the best possible care and to improve health by integrating patient care, research and education. The plus sign in our name indicates that we distinguish ourselves from other university medical centres for the attention we give to the patients’ environment, lifestyle and predisposition, and therefore to prevention. Circle of innovation The responsibility of Maastricht UMC+ spans the entire spectrum of the circle of innovation. We are at the cradle of new discoveries. This is our basis for the application of new knowledge and for the development of treatments, interventions and guidelines that contribute to healthy living. Within the circles of innovation, Maastricht UMC+ creates value that - in addition to direct economic eff ects including employment and cost-eff ective treatments - leads to a healthier population. The Maastricht Study The Maastricht Study (DMS) is a unique study among the population of the province of South Limburg, focusing on the prevalence, causes and treatment of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and other chronic conditions. The participants receive information about their own health and contribute to improvements in healthcare for themselves, their family and friends as well as for society as a whole. In addition to new insights into the development and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, DMS also contributes to society by creating jobs and traineeships. Maastricht UMC+ Portfolio We distinguish ourselves in four profi le areas: + Cardiovascular disease + Respiratory disease + Oncology + Brain and neurological disease These profi les cover the total continuum of care and research: from prevention to aftercare, from research to application in healthcare. To strengthen and accelerate the development of the profi les, we have defi ned three innovation themes: + Metabolism and nutrition + Healthcare innovation + Operational excellence Also, we have three specialties with a strong focus on patient care: + Movement + Ophthalmology + Heredity, reproduction and early development
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