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Basel gene therapy offers new hope for people with inherited blindness
A Basel-led gene-therapy trial has enabled some people with retinitis pigmentosa to recognise the outlines of objects.
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University of Fribourg
Fribourg study finds LSD may improve motor learning
A controlled University of Fribourg study found that participants who took a single 100-microgram dose of LSD showed a 32. 8% improvement in motor-learning consolidation compared with placebo participants. The researchers stress that the finding comes from a small sample and requires further investigation.
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Swiss researchers question thousands of suspected mpox diagnoses in Congo
A University of Geneva-led analysis of more than 2,700 samples suggests that almost 35% of suspected mpox tests in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo contained viral DNA from environmental contamination rather than genuine infection. The findings could substantially alter estimates of the outbreak’s scale and the design of public-health responses.
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Swiss researchers use retinal images to estimate biological age
A University of Lausanne-led team has developed an AI model that estimates biological age from retinal photographs. The article would explain how the model was trained on more than 70,000 people, what an age gap may reveal about risks including cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, and the limits of using retinal age as a medical screening tool.
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A Swiss-led study finds that symptoms after stopping antidepressants are often withdrawal effects rather than a return of depression. The article would explain the study’s limits, the importance of gradual tapering and why patients should seek medical advice rather than stop treatment abruptly.
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A Swiss-led study finds that people who feel unwell after tapering off antidepressants may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms rather than a return of depression. The findings could affect how doctors manage discontinuation and prevent unnecessary long-term treatment.
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Swiss research
A new study from the Inselspital in Bern and the University of Fribourg finds structural differences in the cerebral cortex of people with primary chronic pain. The research, based on MRI scans of 30 chronic-pain patients and 30 healthy participants, adds evidence that persistent pain is associated with changes in the brain.
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant announces positive results from phase III trials combining giredestrant and everolimus treatments, showing significant improvement in patient survival rates.
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant announces significant progress in phase III clinical trials combining giredestrant and everolimus treatments
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EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital researchers develop groundbreaking implant to address chronic hypotension in spinal cord injury patients.
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medical research
Lausanne researchers develop revolutionary implant to address chronic hypotension in spinal cord injury patients, marking significant advancement in neuroscience.
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healthcare
Swiss Sepsis Programme reveals alarming death toll from sepsis matches combined fatalities from strokes and heart attacks, calling for increased awareness and intervention.
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science
Swiss researchers discover mechanism by which cancer cells manipulate neighboring healthy cells through mitochondrial transfer, opening new therapeutic possibilities.
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National Cancer Registry study reveals Switzerland maintained cancer survival rates during COVID-19, unlike other countries.
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis reports successful Phase III trials for Ianalumab therapy, potentially offering the first targeted treatment for Sjögren's Syndrome patients worldwide.
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One year after establishing Switzerland's first gender medicine professorship, the University of Zurich reports successful implementation despite initial challenges.
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant secures CE mark for innovative chest pain triage algorithm, advancing emergency cardiac care diagnostics across Europe.
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healthcare
Swiss pharmaceutical leader Roche receives European certification for innovative AI-powered triage system to help emergency departments identify heart attack risks more efficiently.
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science
Lausanne researchers combine rehabilitation robots with spinal implants in innovative treatment showing promising results for patients with spinal cord injuries.
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medical research
University of Geneva researchers identify crucial lipid changes that could predict chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer patients, potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches.
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