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Lausanne University Hospital's specialized 'skin factory' is operating around the clock to produce skin grafts for the severely burned survivors of the Crans-Montana fire. This article explores the cutting-edge medical efforts and the immense emotional and technical challenges faced by the teams working to save lives.
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healthcare
New workforce study reveals worsening shortage of general practitioners in Switzerland, with three-quarters of regions reporting deficits and concerns for 2035.
Le News
health
New health survey reveals deteriorating health conditions among Swiss population, with young adults particularly affected by sleep problems and exhaustion.
Le News
healthcare
Federal authorities dismiss proposal to charge extra fees for non-urgent emergency room visits, citing concerns over increased bureaucracy and accessibility.
Le News
healthcare
Federal government blocks cantonal initiative to impose extra charges for non-urgent emergency room visits, citing administrative burden concerns.
Le News
health
New European allergy register analysis reveals alarming increase in cashew nut allergies among Swiss children, while adult cases remain rare.
SWI swissinfo.ch
health
University of Bern researchers reveal groundbreaking findings showing Mpox virus can infect and damage brain cells, raising new public health concerns.
SWI swissinfo.ch
health
Multiple births from artificial insemination in Switzerland have decreased from 17.4% to 2.8% over two decades, following 2017 reproductive medicine law changes.
SWI swissinfo.ch
healthcare
New statistics reveal dramatic improvement in Swiss artificial insemination outcomes, with multiple births dropping from 17.4% to 2.8% over two decades following regulatory changes.
SWI swissinfo.ch
health
Health authorities confirm first case of more contagious Clade 1b mpox variant in returning traveler, implementing isolation measures
SWI swissinfo.ch
health
New health data reveals 43% of Swiss adults are now overweight, with men particularly affected, prompting concerns from medical professionals about the growing public health challenge.
SWI swissinfo.ch
public health
Mild winter temperatures trigger early onset of tick season with six cases of tick-borne encephalitis already reported, prompting public health concerns.
Le News
medical
Bern's Inselspital achieves European record by keeping donor heart viable for 12 hours outside body before successful transplant, marking significant advance in transplant medicine.
SWI swissinfo.ch
medical
Inselspital Bern sets European record in transplant medicine, maintaining heart viability outside body for unprecedented duration.
SWI swissinfo.ch
healthcare
First-of-its-kind study at Bern Inselspital shows AI-based diagnostic system fails to improve accuracy over conventional methods.
SWI swissinfo.ch
healthcare
Switzerland aims to modernize reproductive medicine by legalizing egg donations and expanding access to sperm donations in significant policy shift.
The Local Switzerland
healthcare
Zollikerberg Hospital's 'Visit' project shows success with home treatment program, potentially saving 10% per case while improving patient outcomes
SWI swissinfo.ch
