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Face Maker

Plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy earned legendary status in Brazil with his philosophy that good looks should be for all. His pioneering techniques are still admired by surgeons worldwide.

  • Issue #36
  • 6 min read
A decorative headdress with red and brown feathers displayed on a mannequin head, surrounded by framed certificates and awards on a clinic shelf.
Design

In good health

A country club needn’t be an exclusive haven for the super-rich. Here, we outline our dream for a perfect health club: open to all, accessible by bicycle and offering only the finest service.

  • Issue #35
  • 10 min read
Perfect club
Manufacturing

Up the tubes

Email made pneumatic tubes seem obsolete, but logistics firm Swisslog saw potential in healthcare. Now, new hospitals use its networks to transport drugs and samples, marking a technological renaissance.

  • Issue #33
  • 5 min read
Up the tubes
Affairs

Ready for this?

Israel’s history of violence has given its hospitals unique expertise in handling major bloodshed. Now, Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center offers medics from around the world pioneering training in mass casualty situations.

  • Issue #31
  • 5 min read
Trainees and 'casualties' at the NATO course
Affairs

Europe

The Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov and his nightclub-bouncer style, why the French are busy making babies and the Italians are busy doing nothing.

  • Issue #27
  • 5 min read
Pregnant woman sitting in a waiting room chair with a potted plant nearby.
Business

Muscle display

The fitness industry appears to be outrunning the economic downturn. At the Fibo trade show in Essen in April, optimism was high – and so was the number of million-euro equipment deals.

  • Issue #24
  • 5 min read
Muscle display
Affairs

Americas

Why Americas need new gum control laws and the drugs cartels looking for new homes. Plus, our Washington column looks at how branding is selling the recovery package.

  • Issue #23
  • 4 min read
Americas
Affairs

Oceania

Samoa mounts operation healthcare and the truth about those fit Aussies - they are actually too busy on twitter to play sport.

  • Issue #23
  • 4 min read
Oceania
Architecture

Make it better

Akershus University Hospital by CF Møller was created on the principle that good design makes you feel better. Well lit and easy to navigate, it features bespoke, locally crafted furniture and state-of-the-art technology.

  • Issue #21
  • 8 min read
Make it better
Culture

We bring you joy

Every new year needs a fresh manifesto. We’ve developed a pick and mix of ideas for a happy 2009, from building a cellar to finding a conference you actually want to attend.

  • Issue #19
  • 5 min read
We bring you joy

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