The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered a global vaccine race. As of September 27, 2020, there were more than 200 vaccine…
Social isolation puts women at higher risk of hypertension
Researchers are discovering that social isolation affects the health of men and women in different ways — including placing women…
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation
Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing among patients 65 and younger. One study projects…
Mechanics of mucus in cystic fibrosis patients
New research examines the properties of the mucus of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and the role it plays in a…
A patch that could help heal broken hearts
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years. During a…
Paracetamol poisonings up
In 2003, the painkiller paracetamol became available in Switzerland in tablets with a higher dose of the active ingredient. This…
Nudges fail more often than is reported
New research has shown that despite the widespread use of behavioral interventions across society, failed interventions are surprisingly common.
Genetic analysis system yields new insights into bacterial pneumonia
A team of infectious disease researchers has developed a new method to identify virulence genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading…
Small brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to…
An artificial cell on a chip
Researchers have developed a precisely controllable system for mimicking biochemical reaction cascades in cells. Using microfluidic technology, they produce miniature…