University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

This study looked back at medical records to compare two types of breast implants used in reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. It focused on women who also received radiation therapy, which can increase the risk of complications. Researchers compared polyurethane-co…

This study tested whether a substance called mannitol could help doctors tell apart two different causes of a condition where people experience extreme thirst and produce large amounts of urine. Researchers compared how mannitol affected a blood marker in healthy adults and in pa…

This study aimed to find faster ways to diagnose or rule out a heart attack in people arriving at the emergency room with chest pain. Researchers tested new blood markers that might work sooner than the current standard test, which can take hours to show results. They followed 10…

This study tested whether adding a smartphone app to standard physiotherapy helps people with long-term low back pain. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received standard physiotherapy, and the other received standard therapy plus the app, which provided exercises an…

This study investigated whether GLP-1 analogue medications, commonly used for weight loss and diabetes, affect sexual desire and related factors. Researchers compared 85 overweight or obese adults using these drugs alongside lifestyle changes to those using lifestyle changes alon…

This study aimed to understand how the body's system for regulating water and salt changes as people age. Researchers compared healthy older adults to younger people by testing their hormone levels after drinking water and receiving a saline infusion. The goal was to gather basic…

This study aimed to understand if a common immune signal (IL-6) changes how a hormone (glucagon) controls amino acids, the building blocks of protein, in the body. Researchers tested 26 healthy volunteers by giving them infusions to either block IL-6 or act as a placebo, then mea…

This study tested whether using activity sensors (like fitness trackers) is practical in a hospital setting. Researchers had 19 hospitalized patients wear the sensors to see how much extra time it took staff to use them and if patients found them comfortable. The goal was to gath…

This study aimed to develop AI tools to predict how well patients will engage with and benefit from online mental health therapy. Researchers used data from over 6,600 people who completed a digital therapy program to train the AI. The goal is to create fair and unbiased predicti…

This study aimed to understand if active brown fat tissue helps the body process nutrients from meals more efficiently. Researchers compared 30 healthy volunteers, some with active brown fat and some without, by giving them different test meals. They measured how the body handled…

This study aimed to find a safe way to stop a bad reaction to LSD. Researchers gave LSD to 20 healthy volunteers and then tested if three different medications could reduce or shorten its mind-altering effects. The goal was to provide doctors with a tool to help people who have a…

This study investigated how daytime light exposure and physical activity affect the body's internal clock and sleep. Researchers tested 51 healthy young adults under different lighting conditions (office lights, natural daylight, and filtered daylight) and activity levels (restin…

This study looked back at the medical records of 800 critically ill adults to understand how the length of brain wave monitoring (EEG) affects their diagnosis and treatment. Researchers wanted to find the ideal monitoring time that helps doctors spot important brain events withou…

This study aimed to understand how standard cleft palate repair surgery affects tiny blood vessels in the mouth. Researchers measured blood flow and oxygen levels in the tissue of 77 patients before and after their routine surgery. The goal was to gather information that might he…

This small study aimed to understand if a single dose of the medication semaglutide (sold as Rybelsus) affects the body's stress hormone system in healthy men. Researchers compared cortisol and other hormone levels after participants took either the drug or a placebo. The goal wa…

This study measured and sorted all the trash produced during different types of heart procedures at a Swiss hospital. Researchers compared two disposal methods: one where all waste is treated as hazardous medical waste, and another where waste is separated for recycling. The goal…