Switzerland leads the innovation capability ranking by Roland Berger and partners. The top ten places in the ranking of 35 countries are held by small economies. Recipes for success include specialization and good networking.   Switzerland leads the current innovation capability ranking by Roland Berger and partners among 35 selected economies worldwide. […] Switzerland leads in innovation capability

Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have developed a gel with nanoceramic stars for the treatment of skin diseases. When applied, micro-openings are created in the skin. Through these, active ingredients reach deeper skin layers.     To date, a method has been missing for transporting active ingredient molecules deeper into the skin for the treatment of skin diseases. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for […] Empa uses nanoceramic stars against skin diseases

A suspected case of the dangerous Marburg virus caused a stir at Hamburg Central Station on Wednesday. A medical student, who had recently treated an infected patient in Rwanda, showed flu-like symptoms during a train journey from Frankfurt to Hamburg[1][5]. He and an accompanying person were isolated and taken to a hospital. This incident raises the question of how quickly a Marburg virus epidemic could spread in Germany. Low risk of rapid spread The risk of a rapid spread of the Marburg virus in Germany is to be classified as very low for several reasons: Transmission route: The Marburg virus is not transmitted through droplets or aerosols like flu or Covid-19, but through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected persons[2]. This significantly limits the possibilities of transmission. Early detection: The symptoms of Marburg fever appear relatively quickly and clearly, allowing for early detection and isolation of infected individuals[2]. Medical infrastructure: Germany has a well-developed healthcare system… 

The CDC is aware of 26 individuals experiencing illness with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda. According to the Ministry, eight of these individuals have died. The CDC is in contact with health authorities in the Republic of Rwanda and across the region. To date, no cases of Marburg virus disease associated with this outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the expected risk of Marburg virus disease to the general population in the United States is low. Marburg virus disease is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola that is spread by certain fruit bats in several African countries. It can cause fatal infections in humans. The virus can also spread from person to person through direct contact with sick people. Healthcare workers are at increased risk of infection when caring for patients with this illness. Symptoms can appear suddenly and include fever, rash, and severe bleeding…