This content is machine translated Metastatic colorectal carcinoma To what extent does aspirin affect survival? More recently, studies have shown that aspirin improves overall survival in subgroups with colorectal cancer, specifically those with PIK3CA mutations. To test whether regular aspirin use is associated with survival…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 1st Swiss Symposium Peritoneal Malignancies and HIPEC Enabling individualized treatment At the first Swiss symposium on peritoneal malignancies and HIPEC in St. Gallen, experts spoke on the topics of ovarian cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer. It was about current and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Annual Swiss Psoriasis Day Thematic aspects of psoriasis in a new light At the Annual Swiss Psoriasis Day in Basel, the benefits of international and national psoriasis registries were discussed. Furthermore, the possibility of therapy optimization in severe and moderate plaque psoriasis…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Highlights from the 100th anniversary of the Dermatological Outpatient Clinic The sexually transmitted diseases in focus As part of the centenary of the Dermatological Outpatient Clinic, an STI Continuing Education Day of the Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venereology was held at the Triemli in November…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Medium deep and deep peeling “Chemical peels are inexpensive, highly effective and have few complications.” At the first Swiss Live-Workshop Chemical Peeling in Muttenz, the participants were taught the most important information, tips and tricks in the field of superficial, medium-depth and deep chemical peeling…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Acute abdomen What do you need to consider in elderly patients? Acute abdomen is frequently encountered by the primary care physician. At this year’s SGIM Great Update in Interlaken, possibilities in diagnosis and therapy were presented. In elderly patients in particular,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Zurich Cardiovascular Day Stroke treatment news The results of the IMS-III trial show that endovascular therapy for acute stroke is not yet mature. Regardless of this, they once again emphasize the time factor in stroke treatment.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Aliskiren Good blood pressure control in combination with HCT Aliskiren, a renin inhibitor that reduces the amount of angiotensin II, is available as a monotherapy (Rasilez®) and in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Rasilez HCT®). Recent real-world studies and meta-analyses confirm…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Recurrent ovarian cancer Current developments give hope for a personalized approach At the ESMO Congress in Amsterdam, a review was given of the options available to date in the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer. Therapy depends on the particular form of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndrome What are the benefits of lenalidomide and pomalidomide? At the ASH Congress in New Orleans, the focus was on the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pediatrics Recognize and treat an emergency correctly A workshop at the SGIM Great Update in Interlaken dealt with the topic “Emergencies in Children”. In particular, it was about sharpening the clinical eye for impending internal medicine emergencies.…
