Cell therapies for skin regeneration: an overview of 40 years of experience in burn units

Switzerland had one of the highest rates of cell transplantation in Europe in 2009. Cell therapies are particularly common for skin regeneration, especially at the University Hospital of Lausanne, one of two national centres specialised in burn care.

Solid cancer development in solid organ transplant recipients within the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study

There is a large body of evidence indicating that 4 to 5% of solid organ transplant recipients develop a malignancy after transplantation, which corresponds to an approximately two- to four-fold elevated risk compared to the general population.

Use of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and single photon emission computed tomography for the diagnosis of stable coronary artery disease in Switzerland

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is currently the more widely used for diangosis of stable coronary artery disease, but new medical and economic evidence favours cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

Adjuvant trastuzumab chemotherapy in early breast cancer: meta-analysis of randomised trials and cost-effectiveness analysis

A number of studies have recently evaluated the cost-effectiveness of adding trastuzumab to standard adjuvant chemotherapy of early breast cancer. However, these studies had some methodological limitations.

Controlled attenuation parameter for the assessment of liver steatosis in comparison with liver histology: a single-centre real life experience

Accurate diagnosis and staging of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are essential for its management. Controlled attenuation parameter is a new noninvasive measurement made during transient elastography to assess liver steatosis.

Impact of co-amoxicillin-resistant Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the rate of infectious complications in paediatric complicated appendicitis

Antibiotic choice for complicated appendicitis should address local antibiotic resistance patterns. We opted for co-amoxicillin in 2013. After that, the increasing prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa challenged this choice.

Associations of regrets and coping strategies with job satisfaction and turnover intention: international prospective cohort study of novice healthcare professionals

Regrets can hardly be avoided in clinical practice, but their consequences depend on the coping strategies healthcare professionals use.

Nevirapine in HIV maintenance therapy – can “old drugs” survive in current HIV management?

The authors present the results of a single centre strategy to offer the switch to a NVP-containing regimen and evaluate the potential role NVP could play in current antiretroviral treatment.

Is it the moon? Effects of the lunar cycle on psychiatric admissions, discharges and length of stay

There is an ongoing debate concerning the connection between lunar cycle and psychiatric illness, a belief that dates back to the ancient cultures of Assyria, Babylonia and Egypt.

Outcome of inter-hospital transfer of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Switzerland

This study reports the results of the largest ECMO transportation programme in Switzerland and describes its feasibility and safety.