This content is machine translated Zurich Review Course in Clinical Cardiology Cardiac therapy from aspirin to vitamin D From April 11-13, 2013, the Review Course in Clinical Cardiology was held in Zurich for the eleventh time. Renowned experts dealt with a variety of topics from the field of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Update Davos Hopeful therapy for acute heart failure Although the symptoms of acute heart failure can be treated successfully for the most part, the long-term prognosis remains poor. This could change, at least for some patients, as a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Swiss Derma Day in Lucerne Properly treat contact dermatitis On January 24, the Swiss Derma Day took place in Lucerne for the second time. The University Clinics of Dermatology Basel and Inselspital Bern, in collaboration with the clinics of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated News on pulmonary embolism at the ACC congress First randomized trial of ultrasound-assisted lysis For the first time ever, a randomized trial compares a catheter-based procedure with standard therapy for pulmonary embolism. The treatment option appears promising, according to data from the ULTIMA trial…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rosacea Addressing known factors with therapy Although globally accepted international consensus guidelines are lacking for the treatment of rosacea, the numerous therapeutic options are very much based on evidence-based criteria, as PD Dr. med. Peter Häusermann…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Androgenetic alopecia in men and women Only the same term, but not the same disease If hair begins to thicken in a man or woman, there are many ways to react to this symptom. If the despair caused by hair loss is great, the hair…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated 4th Hyperhidrosis Workshop of the SGEDS No fear of shaking hands Sweating is vital. However, if every handshake becomes a test of courage because sweat drips from the fingers, therapy can bring relief. Participants at the 4th Hyperhidrosis Workshop in Muttenz…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Highlights EULAR Wide variety of therapeutic options On the third day of this year’s EULAR Congress, news was presented in the areas of fibromyalgia, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis. Experts from four different countries presented…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated EAACI-WAO Congress on Allergy and Asthma Faster and better symptom control in allergic rhinitis Asthma and allergies are becoming increasingly important. Their treatment is often unsatisfactory, for example, many patients with allergic rhinitis complain of inadequate control of their nasal and ocular symptoms. A…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Properly treat diabetes Lifestyle coaching is becoming increasingly important as a form of therapy The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, and with it the diabetes-associated secondary diseases. At the SGIM congress in Basel, it was reiterated that lifestyle intervention can provide greater…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Wet or dry? Warm or cold? The motto of this year’s continuing education conference of the College of Family Medicine (KHM) was “Opposites: Wet – Dry”. Consequently, the first keynote presentation was dedicated to heart failure.…
