Novartis first half net profits up 29 percent

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis posted Thursday a 29 percent increase in first-half net income, at $7.6 billion -- and unveiled its new chief financial officer. The Basel-based firm's net sales increased 12 percent to nearly $27.3 billion...

Hyaluronic Acid Combined with Diluted and Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite to Treat the Periocular Area

Introduction The periorbital skin is the thinnest skin on the face (<1mm),1 making it especially susceptible to environmental aging factors such as phototype, sun exposure, smoking, genetics among others.2–4 Furthermore, periorbital skin features...

S3 Episode 3: Young-Onset Adult Cancer Survivorship

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Kathryn J. Ruddy, MD, MPH: Hello, I’m Dr Kathryn Ruddy. Welcome...

Swiss ministers plan staycations this summer

The seven members of the Federal Council and Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi (far left). Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...

Lausanne scientists create 3D-printed elephant robot

Disclaimer: not a real elephant. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Researchers at the...

Swiss breast cancer screening programmes under threat

Switzerland’s breast cancer screening programmes are under threat, reported SRF. The Cancer League, a leading advocacy group, has warned that upcoming cuts to physician fees may push some radiologists to abandon the initiative...

Pharma giants on edge as Trump’s 200% tariff warning sparks global alarm

Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop backup plans after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose up to 200% tariffs on imported drugs. The proposed levy, announced this week, could take effect within 12 to 18 months,...

Switzerland greenlights India-EFTA mega trade pact; sets stage for October rollout

New Delhi, Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...

West Ham bid accepted as versatile defender who downed England flies in for medical

West Ham have had an offer of £22million plus add-ons accepted for Slavia Prague defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, talkSPORT understands. Diouf has been given permission to undergo a medical by the Czech side. 4 Diouf has been given permission to...

Swiss ratification clears way for India‑EFTA mega trade pact in October

New Delhi: Switzerland has finally completed the ratification process for a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) that would reduce trade barriers and significantly open up the Indian market to Swiss...

Adam Cole Forced To Step Away "For A While" Due To Health Issues (AEW News)

At All In, Adam Cole revealed ongoing health issues. AEWIn some unfortunate news, AEW's Adam Cole has thrown major doubt over his in-ring future, vacating the TNT Title prior to All In yesterday, then using the PPV itself to address his current...

Switzerland and Moldova: 25 years of partnership and Over 5 Billion Lei Invested in Moldova’s Development

0 Switzerland and the Republic of Moldova are celebrating 25 years of bilateral development cooperation. During this period, Switzerland has supported Moldova with over 250 million Swiss francs (over 5 billion Moldovan lei at current exchange...

Why Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is a game changer

When Gavin McKenna is selected first in the 2026 NHL draft, which is the consensus projection for the 17-year-old phenom, it'll be significant on several levels. He's a ladder out of the abyss for some moribund team that's lucky enough to win the...

Swiss authority approves first drug to treat infants sick with malaria

Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives, nearly all in Africa, each year....

Agonising cramps, vomiting and odd poos – doctors dismissed them all as IBS but now I won’t live to see my 30th birthday

OVER and over again, Shannin Pain visited three different doctors complaining of vomiting, agonising cramps and change to her poos. And time and again, she was told that due to her age it was nothing more than a bout of IBS - until tests finally...

Swiss BioTech platform NUCLIDIUM raises €84 million for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Basel-based NUCLIDIUM, a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing a proprietary copper-based theranostic platform, today announced the successful closing of its Series B financing round, raising €84 million. The round was led by Kurma...

Dollar recovers from Fed fright, stocks cheer earnings

A healthy crop of earnings helped European stocks bust out of a four-day losing streak on Thursday, while the dollar made gains after U.S. President Donald Trump quashed fresh speculation that he was about to fire Fed head Jerome Powell. Europe's...

Switzerland approves first malaria drug for newborns under 5kg

GENEVA, July 10 — Switzerland’s health regulator Swissmedic granted marketing authorisation on Tuesday for Novartis Riamet Baby, also known as Coartem Baby, a novel antimalarial medicine specifically designed for infants weighing two to five kg,...

Swiss and German radiopharma biotech Nuclidium collects $99M Series B

Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage Partners with BDG Explorer for BDG Ultra 100 Trail Run

Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage is proud to announce its partnership with BDG Explorer as the Official Hotel Partner and Start Venue for the upcoming BDG Ultra 100 Trail Run, scheduled to take place from the 12th to the 14th of September 2025. In...