31st January 2022
Posted by Dr Michelle Wright
Sepsis is more deadly than cancer. Each year, sepsis causes 11 million deaths worldwide – that’s more people than die because of cancer. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s important to be able to recognise it because prompt treatment can save lives. Dr Michelle explains all.
First Aid, Podcast
As the Swiss summer heats up, many are flocking to rivers and lakes to cool off. This episode explores why drowning remains a persistent danger, who’s most at risk, and the simple precautions that can save lives.
3rd July 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Dr Michelle talks with paediatrician Dr Sarah Glick about chickenpox and its vaccine and how things have changed in Switzerland since the mid-1990s.
30th June 2025
First Aid, Podcast
Why should Alertswiss be on your phone? Dr Michelle reveals how this app keeps you safe in emergencies – from floods to pandemics – and how it helped the village of Blatten.
20th June 2025
