Tag: HUG
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Young Women and Breast Cancer: Fertility and Screening
Understanding fertility and breast cancer treatment In a recent interview, Dr. Anita Wolfer of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) shed light on how breast cancer treatment can intersect with a patient’s desire to have children. Treatments that target hormonal pathways can impact fertility, but for younger women, a carefully supervised pause in therapy—about two years…
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Crack Violence in Geneva: A Growing Concern Outside HUG
Introduction to the Growing Situation in Geneva In recent months, Geneva has witnessed a troubling increase in violence associated with crack cocaine usage, particularly in areas surrounding the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG). While the internal environment at Quai 9—an established consumption space—has seen improvements, the external atmosphere remains volatile, raising concerns for both local…
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Violence Surrounding Crack Use in Genève: A Growing Concern
Introduction In recent months, the situation surrounding crack use in Genève has escalated into violence, impacting not only the users but also the surrounding community and the healthcare facilities providing assistance. The reopening of the Quai 9 has provided a safer space for consumption, yet the streets outside tell a different story. Quai 9: A…