Posts by Thomas Wettstein
Danger of a Tick Bite: The Struggle of Triathlete Irene Gambaro
The tranquility of a summer’s day was abruptly shattered for triathlete Irene Gambaro when a seemingly insignificant bite spiraled into a grave health crisis. While ticks may appear harmless, they can be carriers of dangerous diseases, a reality Gambaro came to understand all too well. After an initial misdiagnosis, a re-evaluation of Gambaro’s distressing symptoms…
Read MoreWomen’s Medicine: A Revolutionary Alternative to Mammography
Breast cancer screening has long relied on mammography as the gold standard for early detection. However, innovation in the field of women’s health is challenging this status quo. In an exclusive conversation, Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Boss from the University Hospital Zurich and Dr. med. Dr. phil. Anna Erat discuss the groundbreaking spiral CT scan…
Read MoreOverexercising in Sports – Interview with Chief Physician of the Swiss Ski Team Dr. med. Walter O. Frey
Conversation between Chief Physician of the Swiss Ski Team Dr. med. Walter O. Frey and Dr. med Dr. phil. Anna Erat about the healing effects of sports. How do elite athletes deal with the stress – does the sport make them sick? What does the future look like – how much exercise should a person…
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