Survey of management of first-ever seizures in a hospital based community.

abstract：:Sequencing the human genome was the big challenge of the last decade. Ten years later, the large amount of DNA sequences accumulated in our databases allows us to look at genome variations between humans. The level of complexity of these variations is much higher than previously expected. It goes from changes in the n...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Paoloni-Giacobino A

更新日期：2011-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The precise diagnosis of a severe haemorrhagic disorder is usually not too problematic. However, physicians are most often faced with individuals consulting for mild haemorrhagic symptoms, particularly occurring after a surgical intervention. The problem here is to evaluate whether this person really has a bleeding di...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： de Moerloose P,Levrat E,Fontana P,Boehlen F

更新日期：2009-06-13 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：:The antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitides (AAV) are a group of primary vasculitides that affect predominantly small- to medium-sized blood vessels. AAV include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). D...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Daikeler T,Kistler AD,Martin PY,Vogt B,Huynh-Do U

更新日期：2015-02-06 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：UNLABELLED:In an earlier study in 2002 we showed that of 101 persons applying for a disability pension for psychiatric reasons, a psychiatric diagnosis that affected their ability to work, could only be confirmed in 83%. Furthermore, and even more importantly, only 64% of these cases were receiving any psychiatric trea...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Apfel T,Richer-Rössler A

更新日期：2008-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide population-based, gestational age (GA) stratified incidence of mortality and morbidities. METHODS:Population-based prospective observational study of infants born between 23 0/7 and 31 6/7 weeks GA in the years 2000-2004 in all Swiss neonatal intensive care units. Outcomes measured were: mortality...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Bajwa NM,Berner M,Worley S,Pfister RE,Swiss Neonatal Network.

更新日期：2011-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The methods used to diagnose and classify ovarian cancer have changed over the past decade. We used hospital registry data to assess the incidence, treatment durations and hospital costs of ovarian cancer in Switzerland. METHODS:We carried out a retrospective analysis of a hospital registry covering all inpa...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Wieser S,Schmidt M,Kind AB,Heinzelmann-Schwarz VA

更新日期：2018-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Rehabilitation can be referred to as a "black box" because little is known about what specific interventions comprise the rehabilitation process, including patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite that rehabilitation professionals can "see" daily what rehabilitation looks like, the contribution of each interven...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： van Hedel HJ

更新日期：2012-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2010, awareness of the global threat caused by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has risen considerably and multiple policy and research initiatives have been implemented. Research and development (R&D) of much-needed new antibiotics active against multiresistant pathogens is a key component of all programmes aimin...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Bettiol E,Harbarth S

更新日期：2015-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) resistant to ciprofloxacin (CR) was documented for the first time in Geneva in 2002 and increased from 7% that year to 47% in 2005. We describe NG cases during this period and compare characteristics of CR and ciprofloxacin susceptible (CS) cases. METHOD:Geneva microbiological lab...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Le Lin B,Pastore R,Liassine N,Aramburu C,Sudre P

更新日期：2008-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital tuberculosis was first suspected in a premature infant with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), progressive respiratory distress and septic shock, when an enlarged mediastinal lymph node was noted intraoperatively at the time of PDA ligature. Culture revealed Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The asymptomatic mother ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Stähelin-Massik J,Carrel T,Duppenthaler A,Zeilinger G,Gnehm HE

更新日期：2002-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The principality of Liechtenstein had its first COVID-19 case at the beginning of March 2020. After exponential growth, the pandemic’s first wave was contained, with the last case being diagnosed 52 days after the initial occurrence. AIM:To characterise the COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein. METHODS...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Thiel SL,Weber MC,Risch L,Wohlwend N,Lung T,Hillmann D,Ritzler M,Risch M,Kohler P,Vernazza P,Kahlert CR,Fleisch F,Cusini A,Karajan TV,Copeland S,Paprotny M

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2005, findings of the first "cost of disorders of the brain in Europe" study of the European Brain Council (EBC) showed that these costs cause a substantial economic burden to the Swiss society. In 2010 an improved update with a broader range of disorders has been analysed. This report shows the new findi...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Maercker A,Perkonigg A,Preisig M,Schaller K,Weller M,Cost of Disorders of the Brain in Europe Study Group.

更新日期：2013-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report on bilateral simultaneous knee arthroplasty in a 40-year-old male patient with haemophilia A, high inhibitor titre and an aneurysma spurium of the right popliteal artery. Both knees showed a fixed flexion deformity of 20 degrees. To build up haemostasis, treatment with activated prothrombin complex ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Frauchiger LH,Harstall R,Kajahn J,Anderson S,Eggli S

更新日期：2010-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:The aim of the study was to analyse the effects of supplementary health insurance on the incidence of hospitalisations for musculoskeletal conditions in Switzerland. METHODS:Cross sectional and small area analyses of surgical interventions for major musculoskeletal disorders in Switzerland were c...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Busato A,Widmer M,Matter P

更新日期：2011-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Depending on the populations studied and the definitions applied, the prevalence of treatment-resistant hypertension varies from 10% to 15%, but is higher in conditions associated with increased sympathetic drive, such as obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, diabetes or renal dysfunction. The Symplicity studies recently...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Gu YM,Asayama K,Liu YP,Staessen JA

更新日期：2012-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung transplantation has now been performed for more than 30 years in patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disease is the major indication for lung transplantation, involving more than one third of the procedures worldwide. Although lung transplantation in COPD patients has clearl...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Lahzami S,Aubert JD

更新日期：2009-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Monitoring of antimicrobial resistance is a key component of antibiotic stewardship programs. In 2007, a significantly higher resistance rate of Escherichia coli to ciprofloxacin was found at the Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, when compared to other hospital units....

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Nicoletti J,Kuster SP,Sulser T,Zbinden R,Ruef C,Ledergerber B,Weber R

更新日期：2010-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTION UNDER STUDY:Domestic accidents are an important problem in paediatric medicine. This study was designed to gain a better understanding of burn mechanisms and target prevention. METHODS:Children treated for burn lesions in the Department of Paediatric Surgery between August 2004 and August 2005 were included i...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Natterer J,de Buys Roessingh A,Reinberg O,Hohlfeld J

更新日期：2009-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcitonin was discovered in the early 1960s [1], at which time it was assumed to be a single hormone with a yet-to-be-determined role in human physiology. Since then it has been found to be only one entity among a large array of related circulating peptides, at least one of which has a pivotal role in the host respon...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Müller B,Becker KL

更新日期：2001-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Kras, a small intracellular GTPase, is a central intermediary of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and other tyrosine kinase receptor pathways. Increased EGFR and Kras signalling is involved in colorectal carcinogenesis and tumour progression. Mutations of Kras result in the loss of its GTPase activity and t...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Wicki A,Herrmann R,Christofori G

更新日期：2010-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：THEORETICAL BACKGROUND:Mental disorders emerge in childhood and adolescence and are important risk factors for mental disorders in adolescence and adulthood. Since paediatricians are typically the first to see children with psychological problems, the aim of this study was to obtain a survey of mental disorders of chil...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： In-Albon T,Zumsteg U,Müller D,Schneider S

更新日期：2010-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine the impact of patients' ethnic diversity on the patient satisfaction rates. DESIGN:We used the methodology developed in an international EUROPE study. The patients were asked to fill in self-administered questionnaires on their evaluations of the care received in the year...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Kersnik J,Ropret T

更新日期：2002-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPALS:Accidents in agriculture are a problem of global importance. The hazards of working in agriculture are manifold (machines, animals, heights). We therefore assessed injury severity and mortality from accidents in farming. METHODS:We retrospectively analysed all farming accidents treated over a 12-year period...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Pfortmueller CA,Kradolfer D,Kunz M,Lehmann B,Lindner G,Exadaktylos A

更新日期：2013-08-27 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:To compare the efficacy of two different regimens in treatment of brucellosis. METHODS:This randomised clinical trial study was conducted on 280 patients with brucellosis in Babol, Iran, from April 1999 to January 2002. One of the following two regimens was randomly prescribed for two months: co-trimoxazole...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Roushan MR,Gangi SM,Ahmadi SA

更新日期：2004-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Jargin SV

更新日期：2011-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis are important foodborne diseases in Europe, including in Switzerland. In 2014, notification rates for Switzerland were 92.9 per 100 000 population for campylobacteriosis and 15.2 per 100 000 population for salmonellosis. These notification rates originate from laboratory-...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Bless PJ,Schmutz C,Sartori K,Mäusezahl D

更新日期：2017-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased survival rates after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) in patients with end-stage liver disease have become possible due to an advanced understanding of the pathophysiology of liver disease, the establishment of multiorgan procurement and preservation techniques, and the development of safer and more po...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Glanemann M,Busch T,Neuhaus P,Kaisers U

更新日期：2007-04-07 00:00:00