3 min
In Switzerland, 1 in 10 children and 1 in 14 adults suffer from asthma, experiencing wheezing, an irritating cough, a tight feeling in the chest and shortness of breath.
7 min
“1. understand the situation, 2. Analyse the potential for improvement. 3. Let the patient know how they can improve the situation.”
Dr. med. Marc Jungi, specialist in internal medicine
“One in two older people who smoke develop COPD.”
Silvia Ulrich
Fevers are unpleasant and can sometimes be dangerous. But in many cases they do exactly what the body needs: they activate its defence system.
5 min
“It’s not a good idea to get the flu and COVID vaccinations at the same time.”
Dr. Jörg Eimers, Specialist in general medicine (D)
Beset with high costs, staff crises and changing patient requirements, traditional family medicine practices are in flux.
“About one million people in Switzerland suffer from migraine.”
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Gantenbein
Light improves our mood and is good for our bodies. But exactly how much do we need in order to notice the benefits and what are the effects of a walk in a sea of fog?
4 min
Some people have to take pills daily, others only from time to time. But how do you take them properly? Our expert has the answers.
2 min
“Before they’re approved in the form of a drug, many substances undergo a long journey with many detours, mostly leading to a dead end.”
Jean-Marc C. Häusler
“As soon as you said hello, you had to have a plan in your head about how to proceed with the patient.”
Hans-Ruedi Räz
A look behind the scenes of the accident and emergency department at Bern’s Inselspital university hospital gives an insight into a fast-paced, complex world.
In Switzerland alone, around 400,000 people, particularly women, are affected by osteoporosis. How diet and exercise can help.
6 min
“Psoriasis is neither contagious nor an indication of a lack of hygiene.”
Prof. Wolf-Henning Boehncke, Chief consultant dermatology
The ear is our gateway to the world of sound. Hearing loss therefore not only has psychological but also social consequences. That’s why it’s important to act early.
“It is important to inform patients about the pros and cons of their options and jointly agree on the best course of action.”
Marc Jungi managing director of Sanacare and head of medicine
If you’re feeling better after you’ve had the coronavirus, should you get back to training at full intensity straight away? Doctors advise: Definitely not.
“But anyone who hears music or voices suffers from hallucinations. That’s different.”
Prof. Dr. med. Tobias Kleinjung
Antibiotics work quickly and efficiently. What you need to know to make sure they have their full effect.
1 min
“Just try carrying 12 kilos on your head, that's a lot of weight.”
Raymond Denzler
It’s not uncommon these days for patients to seek a second medical opinion, and they are fully entitled to do so. However, for all the times a second opinion provides clarity, there are some cases where it can also cause confusion.
