University of Bern

Laparoscopic visualisation of the ureters using near-infrared fluorescence imaging after retrograde indocyanine green injection in deep infiltrating endometriosis: the LAVIC trial

Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of intraureteral indocyanine green fluorescence for real-time ureter visualisation during laparoscopic surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis. Materials and methods In this prospective, single-arm feasibility study, p...

Mont Blanc ice core: δ15N of Ammonium

Dataset to interpret the δ15N(NH4+) in a Mont Blanc ice core. The document includes high resolution measurements and decadal averages of the CDD16 ice core. High-resolution measurements are in depth (m) or age (a CE). Decadal averages are mass weighted means. The long term values...

Safety and Efficacy of Right‐ Versus Left‐Sided Transvenous Lead Extraction

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is increasingly performed for malfunction or infection of cardiac implantable electronic devices. Because of anatomic differences, TLE for right‐sided (RS) electrodes may differ in outcome. This study aimed to evaluat...

Unlocking Iridium Chemical Space for Antibiotic Discovery through One-Pot Combinatorial Synthesis in a Direct-to-Biology Approach

Abstract Antibacterial resistance continues to drive the need for exploring novel chemical spaces beyond conventional organic scaffolds. Metal-based compounds have emerged as a promising class of antibiotic candidates, demonstrating high hit rates against priority bacterial patho...

High-salt diet modulates endocrine regulation between cortisol and FGF23

Excessive dietary salt intake is a global health concern, affecting cardiovascular, renal, and bone health. While the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a known regulator of dietary salt-induced hormonal responses, the impact of adrenal cortisol remains unclear. Here,...

Accelerated TMS is associated with changes of subgenual cingulate–default mode network coupling in depression: an observational 7 Tesla fMRI study

Abstract Background Accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) is an effective treatment for depression, but its neurobiological mechanisms of action remain to be elucidated. This study used high-resolution 7-Tesla MRI to investigate changes in resting-state functional...

Exploring patients' and family members’ perspectives on intensive care unit experiences through unsolicited feedback: A qualitative content analysis

Background Intensive care unit (ICU) stays are profound and distressing experiences for critically ill patients and their family members, often resulting in physical, psychological, cognitive, and social sequelae. Existing knowledge stems largely from structured interviews or que...

Slow Infrastructural Violence: The Lived Experiences of Urban Essential Workers

Abstract We examine how non‐healthcare urban essential workers constitute a vital yet undervalued social infrastructure that enables everyday life in Switzerland. Drawing on 37 (walking) interviews, the study foregrounds the lived realities of those whose reproductive labour sust...

Flying through the plasmasphere to optimize low-energy ion measurements

The Juice flyby of Earth in August 2024 gave us the first chance to evaluate the performance of the Jovian Plasma Dynamics and Composition analyzer (JDC) in environments similar to those expected at Jupiter. JDC is one of the sensors belonging to the Particle Environment Package...

Long-term outcomes of balloon dilation of the eustachian tube under local anesthesia

PURPOSE: To evaluate the long-term outcomes, safety, and feasibility of balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube (BDET) performed under local anesthesia in patients with baro-challenge-induced and obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). METHODS: This prospective observation...

Translation and validation of the German version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale (AAIS-DE)

University students participating in sport must balance the demands of academics and sport to succeed in both domains. However, a reliable and valid tool for measuring academic and athletic identities in German-speaking populations has been lacking. The purpose of this study was...

Dental Procedure-Related Emphysema: A Scoping Review of Clinical Presentation, Anatomical Distribution, Management, and Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Dental procedure-related emphysema is an infrequently reported complication of dental care that may extend from superficial facial tissues into deep cervical, mediastinal, orbital, thoracic, intracranial, or vascular compartments. This revised scoping revie...

Whole-genome sequence of the type strain and two field strains of Arsenicicoccus dermatophilus causing pododermatitis in greater flamingos ( Phoenicopterus roseus )

ABSTRACT The complete genome sequence of the type strain KM894/11 T and two field strains of Arsenicicoccus dermatophilus (KM18/12; KM9/12) isolated from foot skin lesions of captive greater flamingos was determined using Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing technologies. The...

Account Books as Media of Corporate Self-Narration: Accounting for Money and Salvation in a Cosmopolitan Port City

Abstract While missionaries were supposed to organise their economic activities within the specific normative framework of their order and the Roman Church, in the absence of substantial funding from abroad, their survival depended on their ability to use local economic opportuni...

Formal and informal science-policy interaction during public health emergencies of international concern: a scoping review

Abstract Background Interaction between science and policy might be a crucial asset for policy decisions during public health emergencies. Much work has been published about processes and forms of science-policy interaction on the one hand and challenges of public health emergenc...

What are the Unmet Needs in Managing Digestive Neuroendocrine Carcinomas?

This review highlights the major unmet needs in diagnosis and treatment of digestive neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) and describes the current and evolving evidence on these aspects. Improved pathological criteria are needed to accurately diagnose NEC and distinguish this entity...

AI-Assisted Scoring Improves Interobserver Agreement in Breast Cancer Biomarker Evaluation

Background: Immunohistochemical assessment of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), proliferation marker Ki67, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) represents a central component of the diagnostic workflow in invasive breast carcinoma, directly influe...

Accuracy of CT-derived interarterial and intramural anomalous coronary arteries anatomy compared with 3D-reconstructed IVUS in-vivo reference

In anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA), coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is the primary tool for anatomical assessment. However, CCTA measurements lack validation against a high-resolution in-vivo standard. To assess CCTA reliability for lumen dimensions and intram...

Proteomic profile of the dentine pellicle modified with plant polyphenols and fluoride

Abstract Objectives Despite its protective role, the dentine pellicle has rarely been studied, therefore we aimed to map out the proteomic profile of in vitro dentine pellicles before and after modification. Materials and methods A total of 135 human dentine specimens were prepar...

Clinical Management of Myocardial Infarction

Despite notable advancements in the acute and long-term management, coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction (MI) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Atherothrombosis overlying coronary plaque rupture or erosion is the main pathophysiological mechanism of MI...