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13 January 2026

How can I avoid harmful substances in food?

Harmful substances can occur in food when it is stored, processed or prepared. Some substances are potentially carcinogenic. This is how you can reduce your exposure significantly.

06 January 2026

Compassana Quiz Number 13: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is this true? Users can log their medication intake in the Compassana app.

A smartphone displays a German medication list app with three medications listed, each with its name, image, dosage and reminder options, on a red background.

30 December 2025

Question of the month: How easy is it to use Compassana in my day-to-day life, especially if I am not familiar with technology?

Do you think digital healthcare sounds complicated? It doesn’t have to be! Compassana is designed in such a way that it can be used safely and easily, even if you don’t have much experience with technology.

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23 December 2025

Showcasing our technology partners: PXL Vision

At Compassana, we utilise state-of-the-art technologies to ensure maximum security and a streamlined user experience. Together with our partner PXL Vision, we facilitate secure and user-friendly identity verification.

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16 December 2025

Back pain due to narrowing of the arteries: pain free overnight

Nearly everyone is afflicted by back pain from time to time. In most cases it is harmless and disappears on its own after a few days. If the pain persists, however, it is best to see a specialist. This is because back pain can also be caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels as well as muscular and nerve-related issues.

09 December 2025

Compassana Quiz Number 11: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is this true? The Compassana app does not offer support for diabetics.

02 December 2025

Pulmonary fibrosis: When the lung tissue becomes scarred – causes and treatment approaches

How pulmonary fibrosis develops, which symptoms are typical and which treatment approaches are available.

A smartphone displays a French medication list on a coral red background. The screen shows three medications with details, images and a button labelled ‘Renouveler & commander’ at the bottom.

25 November 2025

Question of the month: How can I use Compassana to keep track of my lab results and tests?

Piles of paper, PDFs and e-mails stored in different places are now a thing of the past. Compassana helps you to organise all your medical documents clearly and in one place.

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18 November 2025

How Compassana and the electronic medical record (Gesundheitsdossier) stand to benefit from each other

Switzerland is making great strides towards establishing a digital healthcare system: the new electronic medical record (elektronisches Gesundheitsdossier – EGD) is about to replace the electronic patient record (elektronisches Patientendossier – EPD). Compassana complements the EGD by providing a practical platform that records and makes medical data accessible for everyday use by patients and healthcare professionals.