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A stay in an intensive care unit represents a severe strain for patients; often their state of health remains poor over many months. Various forms of...

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Elevated blood lipid levels are a risk factor for heart attack. Therefore, attempts are being made to lower these levels with statins. The...

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The Swiss Medical Board’s latest report compares the surgical and non-surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears. Both options lead to an improvement in...

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Benzodiazepines are drugs used to treat sleep problems. However, they also have side effects that increase with age. Benzodiazepines should therefore...

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In its latest report, the Swiss Medical Board (SMB) compares robot-assisted and conventional surgical procedures for prostate removal and uterine...

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