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Last weekend, members of the public helped to rescue a 6-year-old girl from Lake Zug, immediately calling the emergency services and starting resuscitation.
Their prompt action and the fast arrival of the medical team meant that the girl soon began breathing by herself again, and she was transported to hospital by helicopter for further treatment.
23rd June 2023
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What do a tea towel, frozen peas, a pillow, and cling film have in common? They are simple household objects that can all be used in a first aid situation.
19th June 2023
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Every year, 31st May marks World No Tobacco Day. In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the health benefits of quitting tobacco, and gives some top tips to make a quit attempt more successful.
7th June 2023
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For the fourth and final episode in her mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle explains how breast cancer screening works in Switzerland.
31st May 2023
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New research has been published, showing that the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) generally outweigh any risks for most women.
17th May 2023
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In the second part of the mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle looks at new evidence around the hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk.
11th May 2023
