View Post 9 minute read This content is machine translated Phytotherapy for rhinosinusitis Evidence, active substances and clinical classification for medical practice Education General Internal Medicine Infectiology ORL Pharmaceutical medicine Phytotherapy RX Studies Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common reasons for contacting a doctor and prescribing antibiotics in an outpatient setting. In addition to conventional treatment-accompanying measures, standardized herbal remedies are coming into focus as a complementary option. Randomized, controlled trials are available for a standardized dry extract of gentian root, primrose flowers, sorrel herb, elderflower and verbena, for monoterpene distillates with 1,8-cineole, limonene and α-pinene and for standardized root extracts of Pelargonium sidoides , among others. Current systematic reviews and network meta-analyses evaluate the efficacy of these phytotherapeutics in acute rhinosinusitis as predominantly positive, albeit with heterogeneous evidence quality. The following article summarizes the…
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 15 minute read This content is machine translated Pulmonary hypertension PH and lung diseases Cardiology CME continuing education Pneumology RX Studies Pulmonary hypertension (PH) describes a hemodynamic condition with a pathological increase in pressure in the pulmonary vascular circulation. Clinically, PH causes reduced performance, shortness of breath, angina and syncope. Comprehensive diagnostics to exclude or classify the various underlying clinical pictures is essential, as the treatment of pulmonary hypertension sometimes differs considerably depending on the underlying disease…. 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 Respiratory infections: viral bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia? Old crucial question in the light of current findings Congress Reports General Internal Medicine Infectiology Pharmaceutical medicine Pharmacology and toxicology Phytotherapy Pneumology RX If the cough, pain, difficulty swallowing or fever persists for more than four days or worsens, you need to take a closer look, consider using imaging techniques and, if necessary, consider antibiotics. However, in the spirit of antibiotic stewardship, antibiotics should not be used prematurely. Prof. Dr. med. Philip Tarr, Co-Head of Internal Medicine and Head of Infectiology and Hospital Hygiene at Baselland Cantonal Hospital, gave advice on diagnostic clarification and explained the current recommendations on when antibiotic treatment is appropriate and what to look out for…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated What biomarkers reveal about "biological youth" – and what not (yet) Epigenetic ageing Education Genetics Geriatrics Prevention and health care RX Studies In recent years, epigenetic clocks based on DNA methylation have evolved from research tools to widely used biomarkers of biological ageing. They correlate not only with chronological age, but also – depending on the “clock generation” – with morbidity, functional outcomes and mortality risks. At the same time, the step into clinical routine is challenging: measurement accuracy, comparability between tests, population generalizability and clinical decision limits have so far only been partially standardized…. 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 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and nutrition Calorie optimization in ALS through digital intervention Education Neurology Nutrition RX Studies How digital nutrition programs can slow down weight loss in ALS. Why relatives are crucial for the success of therapy. A web-based intervention for calorie optimization proved to be easy to implement in ALS patients and was used consistently. It combines personalized goals, feedback and telemedical support. The article classifies the benefits and limitations of the evidence and shows in a practical way how structured nutritional therapy can support the course of the disease…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 14 minute read This content is machine translated "Forgotten axis" between plant substances, gut and systemic health Microbiome and phytotherapy Education Endocrinology and Diabetology Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Internal Medicine Infectiology Neurology Nutrition Pharmaceutical medicine Phytotherapy RX Studies In recent years, the intestinal microbiome has developed from a marginal phenomenon to a central topic in immunology, metabolic medicine, neuroscience and oncology. Dysbiosis is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmunity and neuropsychiatric disorders. At the same time, the importance of active plant substances – dietary fibers, polyphenols, bitter substances, essential oils – as modulators of intestinal ecology is coming into focus. The article outlines the role of the microbiome in health and disease and highlights the extent to which phytotherapy and plant-based interventions intervene in this system in an evidence-based manner…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische…
View Post 4 minute read This content is machine translated HIV: updated EACS guideline Individualized approach to sustainable prevention and care Cardiology Education General Internal Medicine Infectiology Prevention and health care RX Studies The revised guidelines were presented by the EACS (The European AIDS Clinical Society) last fall and reflect the efforts to adapt the recommendations to current clinical realities and the changing needs of HIV patients. Significant progress has been made in the recent past with regard to both antiretroviral therapies and the treatment of comorbidities…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 5 minute read This content is machine translated Evidence-based diagnostics and treatment in the medical setting Anxiety and depression disorders in adolescence Education Pediatrics Pharmacology and toxicology Psychiatry and psychotherapy RX Studies The prevalence of clinically relevant anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adolescents has increased significantly in recent years. While around 7% of adolescents worldwide reported elevated anxiety symptoms and 7.5% depressive symptoms in 2015, global estimates from 2021 show significantly higher values: 20.5% of adolescents have elevated anxiety symptoms and 25.2% depressive symptoms. Meta-analyses show that depressive disorders in adolescence are associated with negative effects on school performance, labor market integration, early parenthood, suicidal behavior and substance use. Anxiety disorders are also associated with later mental illness, substance use, health problems, self-harm, difficulties in working life and financial burdens…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für…
View Post 25 minute read This content is machine translated Neuroenhancement Can you swallow intelligence? Relevant substance classes times for healthy people CME continuing education Neurology Pharmacology and toxicology Psychiatry and psychotherapy RX Studies What neuroenhancement really improves – and what only works subjectively better. Those who use cognitive performance-enhancing substances particularly frequently. Between Ritalin, Modafinil and coffee, the line between therapy and optimization is blurred. The article classifies prevalences, motivations and risks, explains the mechanisms of action of the most important substance classes and shows why the benefits are often overestimated, with practical tips for medical education in everyday life…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
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
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
Findings from the ALS Symposium 2024 in Montreal Current and future approaches in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Congress Reports Interviews Neurology RX Studies 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
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
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
Thyroid Diseases Clarification of thyroid nodules RX CME continuing education Education Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine Oncology Radiology View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
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
View Post This content is machine translated Pulmonary hypertension PH and lung diseases Cardiology CME continuing education Pneumology RX Studies Pulmonary hypertension (PH) describes a hemodynamic condition with a pathological increase in pressure in the pulmonary vascular circulation. Clinically, PH causes reduced performance, shortness of breath, angina and syncope. Comprehensive diagnostics to exclude or classify the various underlying clinical pictures is essential, as the treatment of pulmonary hypertension sometimes differs considerably depending on the underlying disease…. 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 Neuroenhancement Can you swallow intelligence? Relevant substance classes times for healthy people CME continuing education Neurology Pharmacology and toxicology Psychiatry and psychotherapy RX Studies What neuroenhancement really improves – and what only works subjectively better. Those who use cognitive performance-enhancing substances particularly frequently. Between Ritalin, Modafinil and coffee, the line between therapy and optimization is blurred. The article classifies prevalences, motivations and risks, explains the mechanisms of action of the most important substance classes and shows why the benefits are often overestimated, with practical tips for medical education in everyday life…. 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 Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care RX Studies Patient-centered, patient-centered medicine respects and integrates individual preferences, values, or needs and has grown in importance in patient care in recent years. In clinical care, it is therefore important that we enable our patients to have a say in decisions regarding their treatments, or at least to involve them in the decision-making process…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
