An evaluation of patient satisfaction amongst family practice patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds.

abstract：:A nationwide survey was conducted in Switzerland to assess the quality level of osteoporosis management in patients aged 50 years or older presenting with a fragility fracture to the emergency ward of the participating hospitals. Eight centres recruited 4966 consecutive patients who presented with one or more fracture...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Suhm N,Lamy O,Lippuner K,OsteoCare study group.

更新日期：2008-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Women are still underrepresented in the senior ranks of medical school faculties. Thus far information has been lacking on gendersensitive career paths for professorial and nonprofessorial staff of Swiss medical schools. The aim of this study was to survey faculty members of all Swiss medical schools on soci...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Buddeberg-Fischer B,Leemann R,Klaghofer R

更新日期：2003-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND METHODS:Gender differences regarding 17 childhood experiences, thought to have traumatising potential (Traumatic Childhood Experiences = TCE), and pain behaviour in adulthood were assessed using a self-administered, anonymously filled-out questionnaire. Patients were consecutively accrued in the offices ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Unternährer I,Minder CE,Adler RH

更新日期：2006-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:A decrease in plasma lipids occurs during severe sepsis and has prognostic implications in critical illness. Whether lipids have prognostic implications or could help to differentiate community-acquired pneumonia from other lower respiratory tract infections remains unknown. METHODS:We analysed data from pa...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Gruber M,Christ-Crain M,Stolz D,Keller U,Müller C,Bingisser R,Tamm M,Mueller B,Schuetz P

更新日期：2009-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:New oral anticoagulants used as single target inhibitors of coagulation enzymes have been developed and tested in extensive trial programmes. Results of most of these trials showed non-inferior and/or superior efficacy and safety compared to standard treatment with LMWH or VKA. These results led to registration of the...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Graf L,Tsakiris DA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The precision of symptom assessment and documentation in daily routine is unknown. Differences in hip studies have been observed between the charts and the patient questionnaires. This was the reason to perform this study and to compare the charts and the patient questionnaires. METHODS:This was a retrospec...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Huber JF,Dabis E,Huesler J,Ruflin GB

更新日期：2009-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:To improve the response of deteriorating patients during their hospital stay, the University Hospital Bern has introduced a Medical Emergency Team (MET). Aim of this retrospective cohort study is to review the preceding factors, patient characteristics, process parameters and their correlation to ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Etter R,Takala J,Merz TM

更新日期：2014-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The goal of this study was to assess the feasibility, safety and success of a system which uses radiofrequency energy (RFE) rather than a device for percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO). METHODS:Sixteen patients (10 men, 6 women, mean age 50 years) were included in the study. All of them had a...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Walpoth NB,Habermacher K,Moarof I,Watson S,Wahl A,Windecker S,Schönenberger C,Meier B

更新日期：2008-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We aimed to identify familial hypercholesterolaemia mutation carriers among participants to the Lausanne Institutional Biobank (BIL). Our experimental workflow was designed as a proof-of-concept demonstration of the resources and services provided by our integrated institutional clinical research support platform....

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Maurer F,Pradervand S,Guilleret I,Nanchen D,Maghraoui A,Chapatte L,Bojkowska K,Bhuiyan ZA,Jacquemont N,Harshman K,Mooser V

更新日期：2016-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Perinatal and infant mortality rates are considered key indicators of medical care. The aim of this investigation was to examine how representative and reliable the official national figures of Switzerland are by comparing them with the data in local birth registers. METHODS:124 of 156 maternity hos...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Müller M,Drack G,Schindler C,Bucher HU

更新日期：2005-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last few years atypical antipsychotics have been used increasingly in the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia. This review provides an overview of the pharmacological and clinical characteristics of atypical antipsychotics. In particular we discuss their efficacy in treating psychotic and negative symp...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Bridler R,Umbricht D

更新日期：2003-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior to the introduction of chemotherapy, tuberculosis management relied upon aerotherapy, heliotherapy and good nutrition. This "treatment", exemplified by the regimen applied in Swiss and other European mountain resorts, is described by Thomas Mann in the book "The Magic Mountain". Tuberculosis chemotherapy began i...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Diacon AH,von Groote-Bidlingmaier F,Donald PR

更新日期：2012-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Lung cancer belongs to the most common cancers in Switzerland. We examined trends in lung cancer incidence, with focus on sex, histology and laterality, in the Canton of Zurich since 1980. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Registry data consisting of 16 798 lung cancer cases from 1980 to 2010 were analysed. C...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Oberli LS,Valeri F,Korol D,Rohrmann S,Dehler S

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are believed to be associated with an increased risk for additional malignancies (AMs). We aimed to (1) assess the occurrence of AM in NEN patients (2) investigate the characteristics and temporal relationship of NEN patients with and without AM. METHODS:The SwissNET registry...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Kollár A,Blank A,Perren A,Bütikofer L,Stettler C,Christ E

更新日期：2016-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial arrhythmias complicate the clinical course of adult patients with an atrial septal defect. Atrial flutter is more prevalent in younger patients, and frequently regresses after surgical defect closure. Atrial fibrillation however, which results from a chronic underlying disease, rarely reverts to sinus rhythm af...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Berger F,Vogel M,Kretschmar O,Dave H,Prêtre R,Dodge-Khatami A

更新日期：2005-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Metallothioneins (MTs) are a family of small proteins containing 61-68 amino acids with an unusually high concentration of cysteine. MT-1, the most functional and active MT in humans, has the ability to react with and enhance the detoxification of a number of metals including zinc, mercury, copper and cadmium. MT dysf...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Russo AF

更新日期：2008-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS OF THE STUDY:The Cancer Registry Zurich, Zug, Schaffhausen and Schwyz is one of the oldest cancer registries in Switzerland, first registering tumours in 1980 for the canton of Zurich. The aim of this study was to analyse trends in incidence and mortality for the most common types of cancer in the canton of Zurich...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Wanner M,Matthes KL,Karavasiloglou N,Limam M,Korol D,Rohrmann S

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTION UNDER STUDY:What are the trends in avoidable cancer mortality in Switzerland and neighbouring countries? METHODS:Mortality data and population estimates 1996-2010 were obtained from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office for Switzerland and the World Health Organization Mortality Database (http://www.who.int/he...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Feller A,Mark MT,Steiner A,Clough-Gorr KM

更新日期：2015-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Data on associations between physical activity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been inconsistent. Although experimental and clinical studies prove that exercise increases gastroesophageal reflux, epidemiological observations on the relationship between GERD and everyday physical effort delive...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Jóźków P,Waśko-Czopnik D,Dunajska K,Medraś M,Paradowski L

更新日期：2007-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a vascular disease of unknown aetiology, characterised by an abnormal thickening of the arterial wall that is responsible for an increase in pulmonary vascular resistance. The haemodynamic consequence of PAH is an increased afterload for the right ventricle and, eventually, rig...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Yerly P,Prella M,Aubert JD

更新日期：2016-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTION UNDER STUDY:To evaluate the situation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Switzerland. METHODS:Through a questionnaire, Swiss gynaecologists were asked if they have been confronted to FGMs, if they have been asked to perform infibulations and FGMs. The health representatives (Kantonsärzte/médecins cantonaux...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Jäger F,Schulze S,Hohlfeld P

更新日期：2002-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) has been reported to be safe and the ultimate treatment option in lung transplant recipients with chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), the main overall cause of mortality in lung transplant recipients. However, ECP is not reimbursed in selected health jurisdictions, a...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Robinson CA,Huber L,Murer C,Schuurmans M,Kohler M,Hofbauer G,Benden C

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY/PRINCIPLES:A retrospective assessment of long-term results on a single centre, single author experience in treating prostate cancer with high dose curative radiotherapy (RT) with or without androgen deprivation (AD). METHODS:Between 1991 and 2004, 408 patients with clinically localised prostate c...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Miralbell R,Pampallona S,Rouzaud M,Pugliesi A,Weber D,Ares C

更新日期：2009-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Suicidal behaviour is a major source of burden of disease. While most studies focus on cost associated with completed suicides, data on costs of, non-lethal, suicide attempts are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess direct annual cost of suicide attempts in Basel in 2003 from a health serv...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Czernin S,Vogel M,Flückiger M,Muheim F,Bourgnon JC,Reichelt M,Eichhorn M,Riecher-Rössler A,Stoppe G

更新日期：2012-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine 1) rates of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) not reported to occupational health services, 2) reasons for underreporting and 3) awareness of reporting procedures in a Swiss university hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We surveyed 6,367 employees having close clinical contact with patients ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Voide C,Darling KE,Kenfak-Foguena A,Erard V,Cavassini M,Lazor-Blanchet C

更新日期：2012-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The United Nations General Assembly has convened a Summit on non-communicable diseases (NCDs), an historic moment in the global combat of these disorders. Lifestyles in increasingly urban and globalised environments have led to a steep surge in NCD incidence in low and middle income countries, where two thirds of all ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Probst-Hensch N,Tanner M,Kessler C,Burri C,Künzli N

更新日期：2011-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:The unexpected death of a preterm infant is an extremely painful situation for parents. Despite a number of quantitative studies, little is known about parents' inner experience. The aim of this study was to gather more in-depth information about what preoccupies parents in this situation of suffe...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Glaser A,Bucher HU,Moergeli H,Fauchère JC,Buechi S

更新日期：2007-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Switzerland, patients may undergo "blood tests" without being informed what these are screening for. Inadequate doctor-patient communication may result in patient misunderstanding. We examined what patients in the emergency department (ED) believed they had been screened for and explored their attitudes t...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Favre-Bulle T,Baudat D,Darling KE,Mamin R,Peters S,Cavassini M,Hugli O

更新日期：2015-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Small dense LDLs have been found to be associated with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This association has been observed in the context of decreased HDL cholesterol and increased triglycerides. METHODS:In the present study the relationship between LDL particle size and insulin sensitivity was assessed in 46 patien...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Krayenbuehl PA,Wiesli P,Schmid C,Lehmann R,Spinas GA,Berneis K

更新日期：2008-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a standard therapy for some forms of severe movement disorders and is investigated for other neurological and psychiatric disorders, although many scientific, clinical and ethical issues are still open. We analyse how the Swiss DBS community addresses these ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Christen M,Müller S

更新日期：2012-04-05 00:00:00