University Hospital, Geneva

This study tested a new way to screen for cervical cancer in women aged 50 to 65 in Cameroon. Participants collected their own samples for HPV testing at home. Those who tested positive then had a Pap smear and other exams to check for precancerous cells. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether low-dose CT scans or lung ultrasound are more accurate than standard chest X-rays for diagnosing pneumonia in people over 65. About 473 older adults with suspected pneumonia in the emergency room took part. The goal is to see if better imaging can reduce…

This study tested if playing a specific sound during REM sleep could make nightmare therapy work better for people with PTSD. 46 adults with PTSD and chronic nightmares did 3 weekly therapy sessions to imagine a positive ending to their nightmare. Half of them heard a sound durin…

This study looked at whether novice doctors can place a breathing tube more easily when they sit cross-legged (Lotus position) versus standing freely. 72 medical trainees with limited experience participated. The goal was to see if the Lotus position improves first-attempt succes…

This study tracked 295 adults who had high-risk surgery for stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or liver cancer. Researchers measured quality of life before surgery and again at 6 and 12 months after, using a standard questionnaire. They also asked patients and their family members if …