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A medical professional in a blue coat shows a bearded man in a clinic a tablet with medical data. The man listens attentively, and they appear to be having a conversation about his health.

18 June 2026

Cardiac insufficiency – when the body slows down

Things rarely start with a bang, rather with small everyday adjustments: taking shorter distances and more breaks, walking at a slower pace. Heart failure does not present a sudden change, but a process – one that many people only recognise as a disease at a late stage.

A patient and a doctor are sitting at a table.

16 June 2026

Diagnosed with diabetes – now what?

Adults who are significantly overweight in Switzerland are increasingly being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. According to the Swiss Diabetes Association, this is generally the case for people in the latter half of their lives. Those affected can use the diagnosis to readjust their daily routine and find a healthy balance.

A person holds several cigarettes in one hand and a vape device in the other hand, suggesting a choice between smoking traditional cigarettes and using a vape.

09 June 2026

Less smoke – more nicotine?

Fewer people smoke – but nicotine has not disappeared from everyday life; it has simply taken on new forms. E-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are more discreet, but they can also make consumption and health consequences easier to hide.

Three smartphone screens display a medical app. The screens show steps to prepare for an appointment: viewing instructions, adapting a medication list, and selecting relevant documents against a red background.

08 June 2026

More efficiency, speed and simplicity – the digital transformation is underway in hospitals

Less paperwork for patients and a simplified patient admission process for hospital stays at Spital Thurgau. Thanks to Compassana and Spital Thurgau, being admitted to hospital and discharged are seamless and efficient processes.

02 June 2026

Compassana Quiz number 18: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? Users can set their personal health goals in the Compassana app.

A person is relaxing in a beach chair, their sandy feet visible, holding a smartphone in their hand, the screen of which displays an app’s user interface. The ocean and the blue sky form the backdrop, creating a peaceful, tropical atmosphere.

26 May 2026

Question of the month: How does the Compassana app support me while I am on holidays?

Holidays at last! Your bags are packed, your passport is ready, and anticipation is building. But what if you suddenly come down with a high temperature while on the beach, get an upset stomach or twist your ankle while hiking in the mountains?

A medical professional is operating a mammography machine for a woman wearing a white coat and preparing her for a breast exam. A nearby computer monitor displays mammography images.

19 May 2026

«THE LUCERNE TOOLBOX 3»: A digital roadmap for breast cancer

An international team led by Professor Peter Dubsky has developed a toolbox demonstrating how artificial intelligence can help improve the detection and treatment of breast cancer.

12 May 2026

Diabetes: why regular checkups are so important

Find out what tests are recommended for the early detection of diabetes and how often they need to be performed.

05 May 2026

Compassana Quiz number 17: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? The Compassana app has an integrated secure messaging function for communicating with doctors.