View Post 5 minute read This content is machine translated Side effects under opioid therapy Is it possible to avoid the inevitable? Education General Internal Medicine Geriatrics Oncology Pharmacology and toxicology Prevention and health care Rheumatology RX Studies Opioid analgesics are an essential tool for the relief of cancer-related pain. However, in addition to their undeniable therapeutic value, opioids are associated with a number of predictable side effects that can impact both compliance and quality of life. British researchers have presented an overview of ways to treat these side effects and argue for proactive detection and individualized therapy…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 9 minute read This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Infectiology ORL Pneumology RX Studies The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now increasingly coming to the attention of experts. In everyday clinical practice, the main challenge for medical staff is to select the right diagnostic methods for the respective clinical situation in order to enable a precise and prompt diagnosis and to initiate measures based on this…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 3 minute read This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dyspnea – pulmonary hamartomas Cases Education Oncology Pneumology Radiology RX Benign tumors of the lung can be epithelial, mesenchymal or embryonal in nature. Hamartomas are among the most common benign lung tumors. As they are usually asymptomatic, they are mostly incidental findings. Computed tomography is particularly suitable for further imaging clarification…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 4 minute read This content is machine translated Phobia Propranolol and spider phobia: the time window is crucial Education Pharmacology and toxicology Psychiatry and psychotherapy RX A new study on spider phobia shows that propranolol only works in the long term if those affected re-encounter the fear-inducing stimulus early on. This brings reconsolidation into sharper focus as a therapeutic alternative. In the double-blind study, 69 participants received propranolol or placebo after a brief reactivation…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 13 minute read This content is machine translated Focus on prevention Colorectal cancer screening – an update CME continuing education Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Internal Medicine Oncology Prevention and health care RX Colorectal cancer is a relevant disease for society: every twentieth person in Switzerland is affected at least once in their lifetime. In Switzerland, around 4300 new cases occur every year and around 1700 people die from it. The mortality rate is around 40%, and 10% of all cancer deaths are caused by colorectal cancer…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 7 minute read This content is machine translated Rare diseases Yellow nail and Swyer-James syndrome CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology General Internal Medicine Infectiology Pneumology RX Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disease associated with yellowing of the nails, pulmonary manifestations and lymphoedema. A clinical examination and examination of the fingernails can provide valuable information on pneumological diseases. Swyer-James syndrome (SJS) is a rare form of post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans that usually occurs after viral respiratory infections. The typical radiological manifestation is a difference in lung translucency. The affected lung appears hypertransparent. Rare diseases such as YNS and SJS can manifest as recurrent pulmonary infections and bronchiectasis…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 10 minute read This content is machine translated Contact eczema Causes and prevention at work Allergology and clinical immunology CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Prevention and health care RX Occupational groups with a high risk of developing occupational eczema include jobs with increased wet work and/or exposure to allergens. Initially, irritant hand eczema typically occurs, which can be a precursor to allergic eczema. If there is reasonable suspicion of occupational dermatosis, the relevant accident insurance company should be notified. Suva’s occupational medicine department carries out preventive measures and is also responsible for assessing the suitability of employees…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 11 minute read This content is machine translated Alternative to insulin and GLP1 From the β-cell to the center: the versatile role of amylin CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology RX Studies Although amylin was discovered decades ago, its importance in everyday clinical practice has long been underestimated. New pharmacological developments are increasingly bringing amylin into the focus of diabetes and obesity therapy, and amylin analogs, some of which have already passed phase 3 clinical trials, are now among the most promising approaches in overweight and obesity pharmacotherapy…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 12 minute read This content is machine translated Diabetic ketoacidosis Recommendations for action in practice Cases CME continuing education Emergency and intensive care medicine Endocrinology and Diabetology Hematology Nephrology RX Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acutely life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus that occurs predominantly in type 1 diabetes, but is also increasingly occurring in people with type 2 diabetes. A special form is euglycemic DKA, which mainly occurs during therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors. Even though it has become rare and the mortality rate is now only just over 1%, these deaths are usually preventable. Timely diagnosis, standardized treatment protocols and, above all, prophylaxis are crucial for the prognosis…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated Severe acute pancreatitis COX-2 inhibition alleviates inflammation and improves outcomes Education Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Internal Medicine RX Studies Severe acute pancreatitis represents a persistent therapeutic challenge due to its unpredictable course and the lack of targeted pharmacological options. Despite improved supportive care, mortality remains high, especially in cases with persistent organ failure (OF) or necrosis. A recent study from China provides promising evidence for a new therapeutic approach…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care RX Studies View Post
Findings from the ALS Symposium 2024 in Montreal Current and future approaches in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) CME continuing education Congress Reports Interviews Neurology RX Studies View Post
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Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI RX CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care View Post
Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI RX CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care View Post
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Thyroid Diseases Clarification of thyroid nodules RX CME continuing education Education Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine Oncology Radiology View Post
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View Post This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Infectiology ORL Pneumology RX Studies The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now increasingly coming to the attention of experts. In everyday clinical practice, the main challenge for medical staff is to select the right diagnostic methods for the respective clinical situation in order to enable a precise and prompt diagnosis and to initiate measures based on this…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Focus on prevention Colorectal cancer screening – an update CME continuing education Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Internal Medicine Oncology Prevention and health care RX Colorectal cancer is a relevant disease for society: every twentieth person in Switzerland is affected at least once in their lifetime. In Switzerland, around 4300 new cases occur every year and around 1700 people die from it. The mortality rate is around 40%, and 10% of all cancer deaths are caused by colorectal cancer…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Rare diseases Yellow nail and Swyer-James syndrome CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology General Internal Medicine Infectiology Pneumology RX Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disease associated with yellowing of the nails, pulmonary manifestations and lymphoedema. A clinical examination and examination of the fingernails can provide valuable information on pneumological diseases. Swyer-James syndrome (SJS) is a rare form of post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans that usually occurs after viral respiratory infections. The typical radiological manifestation is a difference in lung translucency. The affected lung appears hypertransparent. Rare diseases such as YNS and SJS can manifest as recurrent pulmonary infections and bronchiectasis…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Contact eczema Causes and prevention at work Allergology and clinical immunology CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Prevention and health care RX Occupational groups with a high risk of developing occupational eczema include jobs with increased wet work and/or exposure to allergens. Initially, irritant hand eczema typically occurs, which can be a precursor to allergic eczema. If there is reasonable suspicion of occupational dermatosis, the relevant accident insurance company should be notified. Suva’s occupational medicine department carries out preventive measures and is also responsible for assessing the suitability of employees…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
