This content is machine translated Hematology New possibilities thanks to targeted therapy At the DGHO congress in Vienna, the focus was on new targeted therapies designed to improve the quality of life of patients with malignant hematologic diseases. In particular, medical advances…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated 5th Interdisciplinary Prostate Cancer Symposium Metastatic prostate cancer – New therapeutic options Prostate cancer is the most common male tumor in Western countries and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Switzerland. In particular, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Update Renal denervation as safe and effective hypertension control The cardiology seminar at Medidays focused on three topics: blood pressure control, myocardial disease, and triple therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) and stenting. In the treatment of resistant hypertension, renal…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Metastatic colorectal carcinoma Determination of mutational RAS status is important in mCRC The results of the FIRE-3 study, presented at this year’s European Cancer Congress in Amsterdam, emphasize the importance and relevance of RAS mutation analysis (KRAS and NRAS) for first-line treatment…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Folic acid Better informed about the prevention of spina bifida At the annual meeting of the Folic Acid Offensive Switzerland, various speakers from medicine and science discussed the local supply situation and possible opportunities for improvement. In particular, the lack…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated ASCO Congress What is the potential of adjuvant therapy and genetic analysis? Current research desiderata on melanoma were presented at this year’s ASCO Congress. Immunotherapy is considered the basis of today’s adjuvant treatment, as radiotherapy is no longer recommended due to too…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Malignant melanoma News on genetics and therapeutic modalities of skin tumors If a malignant skin tumor is clinically and dermatoscopically suspected, it should be completely excised, if possible, and classified according to the TNM system (tumor, lymph nodes, metastases). Depending on…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Digital media in the medical practice Book a doctor’s appointment at the click of a mouse A family practice has multiple opportunities to have a digital presence. From scheduling appointments via the Internet, to text message reminders for patients, to integrating useful apps into diagnosis, there…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated What's behind it - what to do? Discoloration of the nail organ better not to dismiss as a trifle Usually a simple explanation can be found for benign discoloration of finger and toe nails: subungual hemorrhage, onychomycosis, exogenous pigment, or the use of specific medications. On the other hand,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis Comorbidities as an important component of the disease Psoriasis is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases. But it is only in the last thirty years that research in this field has become increasingly intensive. As it…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Slow down melanin production Remove hyperpigmentation gently and safely If a “harmless pigment disorder” is present, 65% of women nevertheless feel stressed by their pigment spots and wish to have them removed. At the SGDV Congress in Montreux, care…
