Large vessel vasculitis: which imaging method?

Bilateral congenital deafness: What investigations should be performed?

Use it or lose it! Cognitive activity as a protec-tive factor for cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease

According to a recent estimate, about one third of Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide may be attributable to seven potentially modifiable risk factors. Cognitive activity appears to be an important protective factor for the maintenance of brain health.

Exploring societal solidarity in the context of extreme prematurity

Social cohesion, as perceived by parents, may influence choices about life-sustain­ing treatment for extremely preterm infants. Solidarity toward disabled people can identify the willingness to carry the costs for extremely preterm infants at risk for disabilities.

Treatment challenges in type 1 diabetes after roux-en-Y gastric bypass

A growing number of obese patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus are candidates for metabolic surgery, but the effects of such surgery on glycaemic control can be complex.

Perinatal mental disorders in Switzerland: prevalence estimates and use of mental-health services

Health-system researchers and perinatal healthcare providers need to focus on the high prevalence of perinatal mental disorders, and ensure that pregnant and postpartum women are adequately treated.

Education, employment and marriage in long-term survivors of teenage and young adult cancer compared with healthy controls

Teenage and young adult cancer survivors may have developmental needs different from those of childhood cancer survivors, and there are still substantial knowledge gaps about the impact of cancer during adolescence and young adulthood.

Ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is associated with a high overall mortality rate. Many countries already have organised national screening programmes, but Switzerland has lagged behind.

Comment on: “Modern management of seizures and epilepsy”

Correction and author’s response to comment on: “Modern management of seizures and epilepsy”