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The week ahead We head back to school, and dogs teach seniors new tricks

Here are some of the stories we'll be following the week of August 20.

Science Saturday Swiss clinic pioneers laser-guided epilepsy surgery

Surgeons at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) have successfully treated an epilepsy patient using a high precision thermal therapy.

Vote September 23, 2018 Initiative aims to tighten food checks and balances

By Katy Romy

A 'fair food' initiative calling for the production of more ethical food comes to a nationwide vote on September 23.

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Expensive care Non-communicable diseases weigh heavily on healthcare costs

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 80% of healthcare costs in Switzerland, with cardiovascular diseases being the most expensive.

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Health Tick bites in Switzerland hit record levels

A record 272 cases of infections with tick-borne encephalitis have been reported in Switzerland over the past 12 months, according to the Federal ...

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How the swiss give birth The rift between natural birth and on-demand C-sections

By Sibilla Bondolfi

When it comes to giving birth, for some women the process can't be natural enough while others request a C-section from the early stages of pregnancy.

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Prostitution Red alert for diseases in Swiss red-light districts

One in five sex workers in Switzerland has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) – often without knowing it. Pietro Vernazza, head of the ...

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The week ahead Cycling rights, comparing universities and a social media politician

Here are some of the stories we'll be following the week of August 13

Precision medicine Imaging method provides multi-level view of cell samples

A new cellular imaging method developed at the University of Zurich could help improve cancer diagnosis and therapy selection.

Nouvo Opioids on the rise in Switzerland

By Deganit Perez

In the U.S., abuse of opioids causes more death than firearms. But also in Switzerland, consumption is on the rise. A reason to worry?

Head injuries Geneva scientists develop blood-drop test for concussion

The portable device can diagnose within ten minutes mild traumatic brain injury, using a single drop of blood.

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Worthy weed Discovery could help counter antibiotic resistance

Swiss researchers have brought to light new antibiotic substances in bacteria on a still rarely explored site: the surface of a common field weed.

Sergio Marchionne Zurich hospital treated Fiat CEO for over a year

University Hospital Zurich says Sergio Marchionne had been under periodic treatment there for a "serious illness" for more than a year.

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Health threat Nationwide vaccination recommended for tick-borne encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) cases have significantly increased in 2018, and areas of high risk continue to expand.

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REGA Swiss air ambulance’s CEO warns of increasing regulations

The chief executive of the Swiss air rescue service, REGA, has said the service’s biggest challenge is the increase in bureaucracy.

Week in Numbers Ancient Greek secrets, mobile phone harm and bridge builder

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. Here’s a round-up of the ...

Severe cases Swiss get first behavioural addiction treatment service

For the first time in Switzerland, those suffering from behavioural addictions such as gambling and internet addiction can be treated as inpatients.

Gender Dysphoria Health insurance must cover facial feminisation surgery, court rules

For the first time in Switzerland, a court has ruled in favour of a transsexual person in a case brought against their health insurer.

Self-sufficiency Would the Swiss starve if all imports were blocked?

If all imports to Switzerland were stopped, the Swiss would still be guaranteed enough to eat – although they would have to tighten their belts.

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Hear, hear Mobile phone radiation can weaken brain performance

Swiss researchers have confirmed the potentially damaging impact of the frequent use of mobile phones among adolescents. A study found that the ...

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Making headlines Concussion in football: is progress being made?

By Thomas Stephens

If a footballer is concussed, it’s probably best not to slap him in the face, says Raymond Beaard from players’ union FIFPro.

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