This content is machine translated Smoldering multiple myeloma Daratumumab delays progression in smoldering multiple myeloma Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an asymptomatic premalignant precursor of active multiple myeloma (MM). Results of the presented phase III AQUILA study show that daratumumab significantly delays the progression of...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Late-onset autoimmune diabetes (LADA) Type 1 adults often misdiagnosed as type 2 Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but is more common in children and adolescents. However, it is not yet known which people have an increased risk of developing...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) The diagnosis is “somehow difficult” As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise worldwide, bariatric surgery remains an extremely effective measure in the treatment of severe cases. The surgical procedure results in significant weight loss,...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurocognitive disorders in old age Depression, dementia or delirium? Depression is the most common mental illness in the 65-80 age group. However, depressive disorders are not always correctly recognized, as patients usually report non-specific somatic complaints. Dementia is not...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Tirzepatide after the menopause stage Significant reduction in KG and waist circumference In the SURMOUNT program (SM), treatment with tirzepatide led to a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in body weight (BW) in overweight and obese subjects. In a post-hoc analysis, the...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease How to reduce the burden of disease and improve prognosis Type 2 diabetes is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The ADA guidelines updated in 2025 propose specific screening measures for heart failure, coronary heart disease and PAD....…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Postoperative infections Prophylactic benefits of negative pressure wound therapy Secondary wounds are exposed to a greater risk of infection due to delayed healing. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT ) systems are also widely used in Switzerland in various surgical...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hyperandrogenism GnRH agonist as a therapy option Hyperandrogenism is a relatively common condition in women that requires endocrinological consultation. Diagnosis is often difficult, which is why a thorough medical history and physical examination are important. It is...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and CKD: primary and secondary prevention Screening paves the way for the best possible cardiorenal protection The presence of type 2 diabetes is considered a risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Simple screening measures based on blood and urine samples can detect...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Relieving suffering and inflammation – how can this be achieved? Quite a few patients affected by hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa suffer from disease manifestations long before targeted therapeutic measures are taken. There are various reasons for this. One approach to tackling...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Individualized therapy concepts are essential After Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease is currently the second most common neurodegenerative disease. The majority of those affected are ≥60 years old when it first manifests, but a minority develop...…
