Are we ready for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine?

As the definition of what constitutes AI shifts towards ever-advancing technologies for which there may often be a time lag in training of users, as well as in knowledge and skills development, we may not be ready for what is considered Artificial Intelligence today.

Sex disparities in patients with suspected COVID-19 presenting at an emergency department in Switzerland

In this consecutive cohort study, female sex is associated with better outcome in patients presenting to the emergency room with COVID-19. These sex disparities seem to be at least partly specific to COVID-19.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on incidence, treatment and outcome of very preterm born infants in Switzerland: a retrospective, population-based cohort study

Our Swiss population-based analysis did not identify the elsewhere reported association between the COVID-19 pandemic and a reduced preterm birth rate. However, we can confirm a possible link between the COVID-19 pandemic and higher odds of respiratory distress syndrome, possibly coupled with CPAP requirements.

Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 tests costs and reimbursement tariffs readjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cost-saving plans need to be thoroughly assessed and constantly adjusted according to the epidemiological situation, the clinical context and the national resources in order to always guarantee that the highest performing diagnostic solutions are available. Not all cost-saving strategies guarantee good analytical performance.

Qualitative analysis of facilitators and barriers to centre- and home-based exercise training in breast cancer patients - a Swiss tertiary centre experience

This first study on facilitators of and barriers to exercise in breast cancer patients in Switzerland identified more barriers, particularly psychological barriers, for unsupervised home-based exercise than for supervised centre-based exercise.