This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Swiss vaccination recommendations for primary and secondary prophylaxis The FOPH and the Federal Commission on Vaccination recommend vaccination against herpes zoster with the adjuvanted subunit vaccine for healthy people aged 65 and over and for patients with immunodeficiency…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Human Biomonitoring First results of pilot phase provides representative data In Switzerland, there are several studies that include human biomonitoring. However, these do not yet provide data representative of Switzerland, so a national study is being considered. Now the first…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 vaccination Stage victory against coronavirus, but no all-clear yet Although the results of the clinical trials of the first two vaccines approved by Swissmedic are promising, we are still a long way from corona-free normality. The official vaccination start…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Cost coverage of virus tests and launch of the SwissCovid app In the context of the relaxation of protective measures, much revolves around contact tracing and economic aspects. This includes the issue of reimbursement for SARS-CoV-2 testing. An updated fact sheet…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated "Refresher" flu vaccination Recommendations, challenges and federal action Seasonal flu vaccination is the most effective, easiest and least expensive prevention. However, the effectiveness is suboptimal in people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, they rely on indirect protection from…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis C Light at the end of the tunnel The introduction of interferon-free combination therapies with “direct acting antivirals” (DAA) was a breakthrough. Medically, therapy with current drugs can be recommended to all patients with active HCV infection. As…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D substitution Which dosages for which groups of people? A sufficient vitamin D supply is essential for healthy bone metabolism. However, studies show that in Switzerland around 50% of the population is undersupplied with vitamin D. Therefore, vitamin D…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Unequal treatment of patients with rare diseases Evaluation of the FOPH under criticism In March, the FOPH published its evaluation of the implementation of Article 71a and b of the Ordinance on Health Insurance (KVV). The evaluation provides plenty of material for discussion.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Food supplements Folic acid is a MUST even before pregnancy Around 75 expectant parents in Switzerland are still confronted with the diagnosis of spina bifida every year – too many and unnecessarily, as became clear at a press conference in…
