This content is machine translated Renal effects of empagliflozin Combination with semaglutide does not reduce albuminuria more than Empa mono SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RA) are antidiabetic drugs with the potential to preserve kidney function. Their different mechanisms of action suggest that combination therapy could have additive or…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Infections of the respiratory tract Identify causes and make appropriate decisions Acute bronchitis often arises from an uncomplicated infection of the upper respiratory tract. A viral infection can be followed by a bacterial superinfection. While classic pneumonia is often self-limiting in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Neurorehabilitation Modern therapy management under discussion The joint annual conference of the German Society for Neurorehabilitation (DGNR) e. V. with the two specialist societies from Austria (OeGNR) and Switzerland (SGNR) came to a successful conclusion at…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis in children Early and proactive therapy – case studies from the children’s hospital The psychosocial level plays an important role in the successful treatment of atopic dermatitis. With regard to anti-inflammatory treatment, addressing treatment anxiety is an important factor. Both topical corticosteroids and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Movement disorders Everything but Parkinson’s: Current findings on movement disorders The world of movement disorders is broadly diversified and is one of the most common diseases in neurology. The underlying cause is often a disorder of the basal ganglia, but…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rare pathogens of viral pneumonia The unusual suspects The WHO estimates that there are around 200 million cases of viral pneumonia worldwide every year (not including COVID-19), half of which affect children. In adults, around 20% of all…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma Successful treatment with immunotherapy Chemotherapy (ChT) has always been the standard of care for the treatment of metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (mMCC), but response rates are often not sustained [1, 2]. Bavencio® (avelumab) is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Idiopathic chronic cough Focus on sensory innervation of the airways In one in five patients with a chronic cough, the cause remains unexplained and the question of symptom-relieving treatment options arises. P2X3 antagonists inhibit the transmission of cough stimulus signals…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's Individualized therapy concepts for a better quality of life Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. In Switzerland, around 15,000 people are affected – and the trend is rising. Movement disorders such as tremor, rigor or bradykinesia are…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Treating reflux symptoms Doing one thing but not the other Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are still the first choice for acute treatment, but long-term use should be avoided. H2 antihistamines also suppress gastric acid secretion. Antacids and alginates can also…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harmreduction!? An overview of the current situation The damage that smoking and flammable products can cause to health is now well known. Accordingly, efforts have been made for decades to reduce the risks through smoking cessation –…
