Improvement in function after spinal cord injury: the black-box entitled rehabilitation.

abstract：AIMS:This study evaluated the evolution of the prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) between 2003 and 2008 and its repercussion for the CHD prevalence rate at birth in a well-defined population (Canton of Vaud, Switzerland). METHODS AND RESULTS:All 572 cases of CHD reported in the Eurocat Registry of Va...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Rossier MC,Mivelaz Y,Addor MC,Sekarski N,Meijboom EJ,Vial Y

更新日期：2014-12-04 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：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer patients are faced with the diagnosis during a challenging period of psychosocial development that may affect social outcomes in the long term. Therefore, we aimed to: (1) determine differences in social outcomes between long-term TYA cancer survivors and healt...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Mader L,Vetsch J,Christen S,Baenziger J,Roser K,Dehler S,Michel G

更新日期：2017-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY / PRINCIPLES:Colonoscopies are complex procedures that depend greatly on the patient's cooperation and on the correct judgment of a tolerable amount of discomfort by the endoscopy team, even in sedated patients. Little is known regarding the accuracy of the patient comfort level assessments made b...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Heuss LT,Sughanda SP,Degen LP

更新日期：2012-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The humble house mouse has long been a workhorse model system in biomedical research. The technology for introducing site-specific genome modifications led to Nobel Prizes for its pioneers and opened a new era of mouse genetics. However, this technology was very time-consuming and technically demanding. As a result, m...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Kaczmarczyk L,Jackson WS

更新日期：2015-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The levels of teamwork and clinician burnout in healthcare differ depending on demographic and unit characteristics. However, the impact of these characteristics varies between clinical settings. In addition, the impact of objectively measured workload in such settings is largely unknown. The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Welp A,Rothen HU,Massarotto P,Manser T

更新日期：2019-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Advance directives emerged in the 1960s with the goal of empowering people to exert control over their future medical decisions. However, it has become apparent, over recent years, that advance directives do not sufficiently capture the temporal and relational aspects of planning treatment and care. Advance care plann...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Bosisio F,Jox RJ,Jones L,Rubli Truchard E

更新日期：2018-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glomerulonephritis is a rare yet serious group of diseases with a high risk of progression to end-stage renal disease. For optimal healthcare planning, detailed epidemiological and demographic data are essential. Despite their clinical relevance, these data are largely lacking in Switzerland. OBJECTIVE:The ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Nanchen G,Schutzbach K,Rotman S,Winzeler R,Ambühl P,Halfon M,Pruijm M

更新日期：2020-10-06 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：:Pulmonary embolism (PE) is traditionally treated in hospital. Growing evidence from non randomized prospective studies suggests that a substantial proportion of patients with non-massive PE might be safely treated in the outpatient setting using low molecular weight heparins. Based on this evidence, professional socie...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Aujesky D,Mazzolai L,Hugli O,Perrier A

更新日期：2009-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Graft rejection and infection remain major morbidities following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Rejection treatment may be associated with an increased rate of infectious complications. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between rejection, rejection therapy and the risk of ass...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Garbino J,Romand JA,Pittet D,Giostra E,Mentha G,Suter P

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare tumor entity in Switzerland. In contrast, it is endemic in Asian and African countries. Retrospective studies have been conducted in order to identify risk factors and prognostic determinants of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Nonetheless, these trials were mostly conducted in re...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Sidler D,Thum P,Winterhalder R,Huber G,Haerle SK

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A laser scanning microscope collects information from a thin, focal plane and ignores out of focus information. During the past few years it has become the standard imaging method to characterise cellular morphology and structures in static as well as in living samples. Laser scanning microscopy combined with digital ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Rothen-Rutishauser B,Lehmann AD,Clift MJ,Blank F,Gehr P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Since the recommendation that infants sleep in the supine position, there has been an increase in cases of posterior positional plagiocephaly. Even though this condition is a purely cosmetic problem, if it is severe it may affect the child psychologically. Positioning may help in mild or moderate cases, but ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： de Ribaupierre S,Vernet O,Rilliet B,Cavin B,Kalina D,Leyvraz P-

更新日期：2007-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the subjective treatment goals of insulin-treated diabetic patients. METHODS:297 type 1 and 205 type 2 diabetic patients, representative of the North-western Swiss population, filled out a self report questionnaire focusing on their own treatment goals using standardized measures wherever ava...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Puder JJ,Endrass J,Moriconi N,Keller U

更新日期：2006-09-02 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：BACKGROUND:Many antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) target the intensive care unit owing to high antimicrobial utilisation. In this review, we summarise and assess the quality of evidence supporting the implementation of various ASP strategies in the intensive care unit setting with a focus on publications betw...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Mertz D,Brooks A,Irfan N,Sung M

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a pulmonary disease, but also affects the cardiovascular system in multiple ways. In this review, we will summarise and put into perspective findings and debates relating to the diverse aspects of cardiovascular involvement of COVID-19. We will review evidence for the r...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Kurz DJ,Eberli FR

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:MELAS, or mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes is a new distinctive clinical entity. The current study was designed to assess ascending aortic elasticity in adult patients with MELAS syndrome and in gene carriers, and to compare the results with age- and gender-mat...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Nemes A,Geleijnse ML,Sluiter W,Vydt TC,Soliman OI,van Dalen BM,Vletter WB,ten Cate FJ,Smeets HJ,de Coo RF

更新日期：2009-02-21 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：QUESTION UNDER STUDY:To assess clinical reactions, immune responses and adverse events to undiluted, three- and sixfold diluted Lister strain vaccine stockpiled in Switzerland. METHODS:A prospective, triple-blinded, randomised, parallel group clinical trial was performed. RESULTS:From 2001 to 2007 104 persons with an...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Gassmann R,Engler OB,Steffen R,Alex M,Czerny CP,Mutsch M

更新日期：2008-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyloid fibrils are polymers composed of proteins in beta-sheet conformation, which are found in at least 20 diseases for which no cure is available. These diseases include Alzheimer's disease and spongiform encephalopathies, in which the amyloid beta-peptide and the prion protein (PrP), respectively, form amyloid. Al...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Johansson J

更新日期：2003-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is complicated by the occurrence of fragility fractures. Over past years, various treatment options have become available, mostly potent antiresorptive agents such as bisphosphonates and denosumab. However, antiresorptive therapy cannot fully and rapidly restore bone mass and structure that has been lost ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Meier C,Lamy O,Krieg MA,Mellinghoff HU,Felder M,Ferrari S,Rizzoli R

更新日期：2014-06-04 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the current prevalence of self-reported interpersonal violence amongst patients consulting at the emergency department (ED) of a university hospital and to describe the characteristics of the violence sustained. METHODS:Ours was a cross-sectional study using a modified version of the Partner Viol...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Douet T,Ohl A,Hügli O,Romain-Glassey N,Carron PN

更新日期：2019-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Better recipient selection, sophisticated postoperative surveillance and new immunosuppressive and anti-infective regimens can improve the results of lung transplantation. We compared the results of lung transplants performed between 1992 and 1996 (early period; 47) and between 1997 and 2000 (recent period; 46) in a c...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Speich R,Boehler A,Zalunardo MP,Stocker R,Russi EW,Weder W

更新日期：2001-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the long-term effects of comprehensive outpatient versus inpatient rehabilitation with respect to morbidity and mortality, as well as to changes in physical performance and physical activity. DESIGN:A total of 163 consecutive patients were enrolled for comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CCR) f...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Steinacker JM,Liu Y,Muche R,Koenig W,Hahmann H,Imhof A,Kropf C,Brandstetter S,Schweikert B,Leidl R,Schiefer DH

更新日期：2011-01-06 00:00:00

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