This content is machine translated Headache “The most important thing is the medical history” Differentiating between primary and secondary headaches requires a good medical history.Around 90 percent of headaches are primary, i.e. benign headaches such as tension headaches or migraines. In the case of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Hematology A closer look at hemato-oncological entities The latest advances in the field of hematology were the focus of this year’s annual meeting of the European Hematology Association in Madrid. Experts discussed research data on various diseases…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation New ESC guideline has adapted recommendations Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia in adults. In the new guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) pays particular attention…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune hemolytic anemia Keep calm! Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is caused by autoantibodies with and without complement activation. The risk of thromboembolic complications is often increased. In heat-type AIHA, corticosteroids are considered first-line therapy; in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Threat from Aedes mosquitoes Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya viruses on the rise Dengue is the most common and fastest-spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. A dengue vaccine has also recently been approved in Switzerland. No vaccine is currently licensed in Switzerland…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratosis Guideline with updated treatment recommendations Whether a decision is made to treat actinic keratoses or simply observe the lesions initially depends on various factors. The assessment of how high the risk of progression to cutaneous…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Urinary tract infections Uncomplicated cystitis – indication for antibiotics? The number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is increasing worldwide, making antibiotic stewardship a global challenge. For classic bacterial infections, it is increasingly recommended to carefully consider whether antibiotics are necessary. Urinary…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Simplification and support of diagnostics through blood tests Blood tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis are on the rise. At the same time, the need for Alzheimer’s biomarkers is increasing in order to make the correct diagnosis in a larger…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Primary biliary cholangitis Therapy slows down liver damage Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic, progressive liver disease that usually affects women in the second half of life. It is often an incidental finding, especially as more than…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis Using predictors to improve therapy management A few years ago, the EULAR agreed on a definition for “difficult-to-treat” rheumatoid arthritis (RA).The reasons for multiple treatment failures are not yet fully understood. Research projects are trying to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Clinical suspicion of Borrelia infection When is a serological clarification useful? The diagnosis of a Borrelia infection is not always easy. There are cases in which the symptoms are not initially associated with a tick bite or are atypical. Serological testing…
