Founded in 1871 as "Correspondenz-Blatt für Schweizer Aerzte".
International peer-reviewed medical journal based on online-first publication
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Work stressors and resources in a Swiss orthopaedic clinic and their relationship with employees’ health and the patient orientation of employees
The results of the investigation of the clinic in question led to the formation of health circles, including the participation of different occupational groups, and to the introduction of measures for reducing stressors in the interaction with patients.
Social contexts of sports-practicing youths’ hazardous drinking
Sports-practicing youths are at an elevated risk for alcohol use and misuse. Although much attention has recently been given to depicting subgroups facing the greatest threats, little evidence exists on the contexts in which their drinking takes place.
Statins and stent thrombosis
Thrombosis is a rare but serious complication of stent implantation in atherosclerotic arteries, affecting both bare-metal and drug-eluting stents. Diagnostic criteria for stent thrombosis have recently been updated with the time and probability of the event being considered as crucial parameters.
