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Swiss Commission for Polar and High Altitude Research SCPH
Jungfraujoch and beyond: high altitude physiology and medicine
International symposium at the University of Bern on 4 April 2024

Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Need for action in family medicine and pediatrics
As part of its commitment to a sustainable healthcare system, the SAMS supports the professional association mfe in its «Workforce» study, which is conducted every five years. The results of the 2025 edition show that the shortage of pediatricians and general practitioners has worsened in recent years. An aging population, reduced working hours, and an increased administrative burden threaten basic medical coverage across the country.
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ORD Prize Winners 2024 Video Interviews
Watch the video interviews of last year's ORD Prize Winners 2024 in anticipation of the Award Ceremony 2025!
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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SPHN acts as a trusted partner between hospitals and private companies
A new collaboration framework within the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) allows private partners to transform Swiss health data into actionable insights while preserving patients’ privacy. The first project of this kind examines a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. SPHN has partnered with the Cantonal Hospital Aarau, the University Hospital Basel and Novartis.