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Switzerland Mandates E-Prescriptions in Healthcare Reform Push

Federal government approves nationwide transition to electronic prescriptions and medication plans to reduce errors and improve patient safety

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Basel Scientists Discover Cellular 'Mini-Factories'

University of Basel researchers uncover new mechanism of protein folding in cells, potentially revolutionizing understanding of protein-related diseases and treatments.

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Swiss Insurers Raise Alarm Over Weight Loss Drug Costs

Health insurers express concern as 40,000 Swiss residents receive Wegovy under basic insurance, warning of potential cost explosion in healthcare system.

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Swiss Health Insurance Grapples with Weight Loss Drug Costs

Swiss insurers express concerns over mounting costs as basic health insurance coverage of Wegovy leads to surge in prescriptions

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New spotlight on Switzerland's unique contributions to psychiatric medicine, from the 1938 synthesis of LSD in Basel to contemporary psychedelic treatments, highlighting the country's pioneering role in mental health innovation.

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Swiss government announces major changes to antibiotic prescription framework to combat resistance, marking a significant shift in healthcare policy.

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Government proposes new measures to combat medicine shortages, including enhanced monitoring and procurement powers for essential pharmaceuticals.

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Senate rejects motion to remove acupuncture and homeopathy from basic insurance coverage, upholding 2009 public vote on alternative treatments.

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New health observatory report shows significant gender gap in weight-loss medication prescriptions despite higher obesity rates among men.

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New report shows women far more likely to receive weight-loss prescriptions despite higher obesity rates among men

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Paul Scherrer Institute develops promising new cancer therapy using terbium-161, showing significantly improved effectiveness compared to existing treatments.

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Paul Scherrer Institute researchers develop potentially more effective treatment against lymphoma using radioactive element terbium, showing significantly better results than existing therapies in laboratory tests.

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World Health Assembly in Geneva adopts first-ever resolution on rare diseases, affecting 300 million people globally, marking shift in international health priorities.

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University of Zurich's first gender medicine professorship shows promising results after inaugural year despite initial challenges.

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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche receives European Commission approval for Columvi, marking a significant breakthrough in lymphoma treatment options.

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Analysis of challenges and opportunities in Switzerland's gene therapy industry amid global setbacks

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Lausanne researchers develop revolutionary spinal cord treatment combining rehabilitation robots with implant technology, showing promising results in initial trials

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Switzerland records unprecedented surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases following COVID-19 measures, with nationwide impact on public health.

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University of Freiburg study reveals limitations of new antibiotic resistance drug xeruborbactam, marking crucial development in medical research.

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