Ecocriticism in Switzerland

Insanity in Switzerland

Human Biomonitoring in Switzerland

In her Postulate of 20 March 2008, National Councillor Moser (Green Liberal, Canton Zurich) requested the Federal Council to consider the introduction of systematic analysis of various groups of chemicals (pesticides, PCBs, UV filters, etc.) to which the Swiss population is exposed. In its response of 6 June 2008, the Federal Council stated that it was prepared to investigate how existing resea...

[Telestroke in eastern Switzerland].

The establishment of stroke networks is an approach to forward guideline driven stroke care to hospitals without full-time neurological service. Tele- stroke networks are evidence based for remote neurological support of acute stroke patients, administration of thrombolysis safely as well as increasing thrombolysis rates. Since 2011 the district hospital in Grabs was linked to the stroke center...

Sports Medicine in Switzerland

Probably because this subject is neither officially recogBy Dr. P. J. Jenoure nized nor taught at universities in Switzerland, sports medicine and its organization is either little known or not known at all. These few lines are an attempt to redress the situation, although they are by no means exhaustive; many groups of activities are constantly developing without becoming publicly known. This ...

Mandated annuities in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the few countries with a relatively mature funded pension scheme. This paper offers a short description of the Swiss system, highlighting two specific areas for which previous experience is particularly valuable. Taking the Swiss example, firstly, it illustrates the importance of prudential regulation and adequate transparency standards. Secondly, the paper explores the im...