Dystonia: Living with Involuntary Muscle Contractions

Linked to a neurological abnormality, this movement disorder may be treated using deep-brain stimulation.

A Gynaecological Garment

The Gynecare+ project combines design and medicine to create a bespoke garment.

When stress makes teeth grind

Clenching or grinding your teeth can be influenced by stress and can have serious consequences.

“NEW TECHNOLOGIES WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO PROVIDE HUMAN RELATIONAL SUPPORT”

Artificial intelligence offers new perspectives as it becomes harder to recruit healthcare staff.

Good parental understanding promotes the child’s development

Family dynamics influence the child's psycho-emotional development. A discussion with two specialists.

More efficient foetal examinations

Prenatal diagnosis has improved in recent years, but it still poses ethical dilemmas.

Lichen sclerosus: the forgotten disease

Too often mistaken for a simple mycosis, this vulvar disease affects many women.

Multiple identities in one body

Rare but spectacular, the dissociative disorder of identity fascinates people. Yet it is often misunderstood.

Detecting stress through the voice

A new technology measures health with a vocal excerpt. It complements traditional analysis tools and helps to combat burnout.

LAUGHING GAS, SERIOUS RISKS

Recreational consumption of nitrous oxide is not without risks. It can lead to serious neurological damage.

AFTER DEATH, RETURNING TO THE SOIL

Natural funerary practices such as humusation are being seriously explored. But many obstacles still stand in the way of their adoption.

GENDER MEDICINE UNDER THREAT: SWITZERLAND HOLDS FIRM

While the United States is losing its status as a global leader, the opposite is happening in Switzerland.

When night terrors occur in adulthood

Common in children, parasomnias are often indicative of complicated periods in life.

Can fasting improve your health?

Doctors are intrigued by the success of fasting. Beyond feelings of well-being, can the practice have long-term therapeutic benefits?

Natural light against myopia

Ubiquitous screens and our habit of spending a lot of time indoors put eyesight at risk. There are some tricks to protect your eyes.

Knee surgery is starting to be robotised

In response to the increase in prostheses, the CHUV is now equipped with the MAKO robotic arm, an ultra-precise surgical assistance technology. Here’s…

Injecting vitamins, a boost that’s not so innocuous

Intravenous cocktails are booming. Sold as remedies for various ailments, their effectiveness has not been scientifically proven.

A game to help young people find their path

Postulo allows you to imagine your future career, a process that is often a source of anxiety during adolescence.

Rekindling desire during menopause

When the end of menstruation is accompanied by a decrease in libido, testosterone can offer a solution. However, its use is still marginal.

When loneliness makes you sick

Seniors often suffer from a feeling of isolation, which has major health consequences. Now, the phenomenon also affects more and more young people.

When making love doesn’t get old

The sexuality of seniors remains a huge taboo. However, a German study reveals that old people still have sex and, for some, more often than younger…

WHY DO YOUNG SWISS WOMEN SLEEP POORLY?

An increasing number of teenage girls and young women suffer from sleep disorders. Screens are to blame, but not exclusively.

Beware of fake scientific images

Unlike text, image manipulation is difficult to detect. A shortcoming that can have serious clinical consequences.

They choose permanent contraception

For the past few years in Switzerland, young women without children have decided to get their tubes tied.

THESE DRUGS WITH INCREDIBLE PROPERTIES

Some treatments can generate a feeling of satiety. While they are useful for obese people, sometimes, these drugs are unfortunately diverted from…

PILING UP UNTIL FALLING SICK

In the majority of cases, Diogenes syndrome is accompanied by other mental disorders, and the people concerned never seek help.

Would you like another small pill?

Medication use in Switzerland has been increasing steadily for 30 years. Yet 85% of the population considers themselves to be healthy.

“Some children don’t speak but repeat what they hear on YouTube”

Excessive screen exposure may cause developmental problems in children, but we are still unaware of the long-term effects.

HEALING THROUGH TRAUMA

A study highlights why people become more resilient when they see a relative go through a traumatic experience.

“STRESS REMAINS LARGELY TABOO”

Stress is a common disorder, but it is not always taken seriously. However, it’s important to deal with it.

Neurons for rent

A Vaud-based company is working on a living calculator in order to rethink artificial intelligence.

Are seniors all addicts?

Among those over 65, the symptoms of alcohol dependence are often misconstrued as effects of ageing.

These regions where people live longer

Areas of the world with above-average longevity could serve as a model for improving the health of the elderly in Switzerland.

Getting up early is bad for teens’ health

The biological clock shifts during adolescence. Hormonal changes delay falling asleep and waking up. According to experts, school schedules should…

The sense of smell, DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

Body odors provide much information about a person's condition. Hirac Gurden is a specialist in how they affect the brain.

Red meat: the end of a myth?

Traditionally promoted as an important source of iron and protein, red meat tends to lose its reputation.

My shrink is an AI

More and more AI-powered mental health platforms and applications are available. They are mainly useful as a supplementary tool.

Screens claim lives on the road

Fatal accidents due to inattention exceed those caused by alcohol. Aggravated by our growing reliance on screens, the phenomenon is causing concerns.

Cod skin to regenerate human skin

Considered waste, fish skin can actually speed up healing.

A less surgical Cesarean section

Preparation, co-parent involvement, and informed consent are key elements for participatory C-sections.

The mysteries of breastfeeding

An exhibition in Lausanne explores breast milk by sharing scientific knowledge and stories of women.

Medecine and sustainability: the challenge of the century

By treating the population, the healthcare pollutes enormously. Faced with the scale of the climate crisis, medicine must adjust its practices to…

“We’re not as free as we would like to think we are” Samah Karaki

This doctor of neuroscience believes that talent is not an innate ability. She calls into question the entire system of meritocracy.

Child victims of sexual abuse: how to break the silence?

No social class or background is spared. Sexual violence against minors is omnipresent.

Transgender youths

Requests for sexual reassignment are rising, especially from teenagers. How can we help them?

Demystifying fertility

In the field of fertility, there are numerous false beliefs. Let’s have a look at four misconceptions.

“Without prize money, there is no incentive to use banned substances.”

The race between new performance-enhancing products and cutting-edge screening technologies has intensified.

LISTENING TO THE BRAIN

The brain continuously processes the sounds we hear, but for some people, these filtering mechanisms fail.

 

A HOSPITAL DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN

Last May, the new Children’s Hospital opened in the CHUV hospital complex, marking the end of a construction project that began in 2019.

Recycled Bone Autograft: the Swiss Army Knife of Oncological Surgery

At the crossroads of two specialities, a team of surgeons and radiation oncologists from CHUV operates with meticulous precision: they remove a bone…

The Myth of the Pleasure Molecule

Dopamine is linked to the anticipation of rewards, a mechanism widely exploited by social networks.

What will the hospital of the future look like?

An ageing population, environmental constraints, and the development of artificial intelligence are transforming healthcare.

“Operating on two people at the same time is a major challenge”

Separating conjoined twin babies is extremely delicate. Adrien De Cock from CHUV participated in the first such intervention in the Ivory Coast.

Suicide: talking about it to save lives

A young person commits suicide every three days in Switzerland. This topic is seldom addressed, even though it is the leading cause of death among…

HIV, How Everything Changed

Forty years after the discovery of HIV, medical breakthroughs are impressive, but there is still a long way to go for society to evolve.

Anorexia, young men too

Eating disorders among boys are particularly taboo. The difficulty of talking about them delays remission.

Long Covid: a battle that is fought on several fronts

Even after the end of the sanitary emergency, long Covid continues to impact daily life. In Switzerland, consultations are dedicated to it.

ONE EARTH, ONE HEALTH

Nearly 75% of emerging infectious diseases are transmitted from animals to humans. The One Health initiative aims to respond to health threats.

“I’d like to show that diversity is not a threat”

Solange Peters is Chair of Medical Oncology at the CHUV. She has long been fighting against gender stereotypes in hospitals. We went to meet her.

From the asylum to the hospital, humanizing care

In the 19th century, the line between psychiatric asylum and prison was blurred. Within a century, the discipline's modernization also came with…

Adults with ADHD: finding the source of the pain

Often masked by other psychiatric disorders or addictions, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity can be difficult to diagnose in…

IMPACT OF RACISM ON HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Racial discrimination against healthcare workers remains taboo, but its consequences can also hurt patients.

Death Bureau: supporting those who remain

The Death Bureau helps grieving families after a death. Here’s an overview of an indispensable, yet still little-known organisation.

Well done!

The CHUV’s sterilisation unit disinfects the hospital’s surgical instruments.

Healthcare system at risk

In Switzerland, there are not enough general practitioners available to meet the needs of the population.

Sebastien Jotterand: “A general practitioner can solve 19 out of 20 cases”

As a general practitioner and teacher, Sébastien Jotterand is trying to cope with the fallout of the GP shortage.

Alcohol: how to avoid the pitfalls of addiction

Alcohol is often synonymous with conviviality. Reducing its consumption, or stopping it altogether, can be a real challenge.

The phenomenon of early puberty

For reasons that remain mysterious, puberty starts at an increasingly early age

Ketamine for treating severe depression

Well-dosed, this substance is used in anesthesia and as an antidepressant.

A new way to walk the walk

Walking is a real health asset. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

MOTHERS IN DISTRESS

Postpartum depression affects nearly one in five women. A taboo condition, it often leads to emotional disconnection and social isolation.

Recovering faster after surgery

By rethinking practices around surgery, we can minimize complications and significantly improve well-being.

BREAKING THE SILENCE

Hearing problems affect nearly 15% of the Swiss population.

The first women doctors

For the first time, the scope and the meaning of the project of “Women’s medicine”, which developed between 1867 and 1939, are being studied.

Ejaculation: Getting the Timing Right

A touchy subject, premature ejaculation can cause a lot of suffering. Solutions do exist.

Doing something about acne

About one in five teens and young adults is forced to cope with moderate to severe acne. But solutions increasingly targeted treatments exist to fight…

Connected health

Not just wildly popular, health apps offer real help in monitoring an illness or staying in shape. Plus, they play an important role in motivation.…

DEHP, an endocrine disruptor

First patented in 1949, diethylhexyl phthalate — better known as DEHP — was quickly adopted on a massive scale.

Dina Bader: “No one would have interviewed me about this topic ten years ago”

Legally, nothing distinguishes excision from cosmetic operations on the genitalia. The researcher shows how ethnocentrism influences perception of…

Obsessed with healthy eating

Having an excessive preoccupation with the quality of your food can be harmful to your health.

I think therefore I walk

Artificial intelligence is making incredible breakthroughs in healthcare. The technology has now enabled a paraplegic patient to regain control of his…

When emotions take over the heart

Intense emotions can lead to a serious heart condition that looks like a heart attack and mainly affects women: broken heart syndrome.

Emergency simulation

Since 2012, the emergency department has been organising training sessions using mannequins, during which teams simulate real-life situations.

OCD: the doubt disorder

Too often underestimated, obsessive-compulsive disorders affect many people who do not have access to appropriate treatment.

How to train your brain

Brain capacity varies considerably from one person to the next. But a few common sense practices can help optimise that capacity.

Social medicine on the front line

Social and community healthcare practices can dramatically change the living conditions of less visible populations, without costing a fortune.

GHB: BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is often referred to as the “date rape drug”.

LSD treatment, without addiction

Psychedelic microdosing can be used to treat depression, migraine or post-traumatic stress. Close-up of an increasingly popular phenomenon.