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25-06-19

Pharmaceutical trials show that antidepressants more than double the risk of suicide

In clinical trials, taking antidepressants increases the risk of suicide. This was the conclusion drawn by a meta-study conducted by researchers from ZHAW, as well as the University Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics in Salzburg,...
18-06-19

High quality of life in old age despite chronic disorders

Health problems and chronic disorders in old age do not necessarily lead to a lower quality of life, a recent ZHAW study shows. However, the study also reveals that social inequality has an impact on people’s chance of ageing healthily.
12-06-19

Extent of jihadist radicalisation in Switzerland almost same as in Germany

Approximately 40% of radicalised jihadists in Switzerland receive welfare benefits, as shown by a ZHAW follow-up study made possible by an extended underlying data base. Furthermore, the proportion of converts is around 20%, which is...
05-06-19

ZHAW researchers develop revolutionary method to digitise sheet music

The new scanning method for musical notes represents a milestone in computer-aided object recognition. A digital music stand can now convert printed sheet music into machine-readable notes twice as precisely as was possible before.
20-05-19

Self-powered sensors detect water leaks

A team of engineers from the ZHAW and Eawag have developed a smart-sensor system to monitor drinking-water mains. The system has an independent power supply and transmits data wirelessly.

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