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Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of DSPN

Distal symmetric sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN) is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. About one-third of all diabetes patients are affected by it. They often develop neuropathic pain, although a significant proportion remain completely symptom-free, at least at times—it is precisely these painless courses that are insidious, because they progress unnoticed toward a loss of sensation…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
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Why is it so hard to lose weight?

Obesity is the most common chronic disease in Western societies, with serious metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychosocial consequences. The therapeutic landscape has changed fundamentally: new-generation GLP-1 agonists achieve weight loss that, just a few years ago, was reserved solely for bariatric surgery. This presents physicians with a clear task: to understand obesity as a biologically based chronic disease and to treat it accordingly…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
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Development, Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Treatment of a Disease Entity

According to the 2010 and 2011 ACR diagnostic criteria, as revised in 2016, fibromyalgia syndrome is a multisymptomatic disorder whose primary symptom is chronic tendon-muscle pain that shifts and spreads widely across the body. This is accompanied by sleep disturbances, waking up feeling unrested, fatigue, and a possible variety of other, predominantly psychovegetative symptoms…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
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Four-Legged Medical Assistants – Therapy Dogs in Clinical Settings

Animal-assisted interventions are becoming increasingly important in oncology, palliative care, and pediatrics, as they promote emotional stability, a sense of connection, and psychosocial relief. Swiss hospitals such as those in Lausanne, Lucerne, and Männedorf demonstrate that therapy dogs are already being successfully integrated into clinical workflows, while other forms of human-animal interaction are primarily used symbolically or in isolated cases. This CME article scientifically categorizes these approaches based on numerous studies, describes the conditions for implementation, and outlines prospects for the future structural integration of animal-assisted services into the Swiss healthcare system…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson…