This content is machine translated 2 Swiss studies on gestational diabetes News on predictors and sport during pregnancy The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy is increasing worldwide. In addition to the perinatal complications of GDM, there are also long-term health risks, as shown by the...…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Innovations, evidence and practical recommendations Current guideline on the primary prevention of stroke Stroke is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite significant advances in acute treatment and secondary prevention, primary prevention remains crucial to prevent the first...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Migraine Curbing attacks through proactive measures Migraines can significantly reduce the quality of life of those affected. Early treatment is therefore advisable if the diagnosis is confirmed. Migraine therapy can be divided into three groups: Acute...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report KID syndrome – a rare ectodermal dysplasia Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID) is a very rare genodermatosis. The main symptoms include ichthyosiform scaling of the skin, hyperkeratosis of the palms, sensory deafness and keratitis. Typical complications are severe skin...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Effects of shift work on the metabolism A difference – but not like day and night A lifestyle altered by shift work, especially night work, can lead to a disruption of the biological clock, changes in sleeping times, daily rhythms and eating habits and thus to...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated COPD therapy Package of measures to combat symptom complexes – an update In COPD, dual bronchodilation (LAMA/LABA) is generally considered the standard of care. If patients are prone to exacerbations, the addition of inhaled steroids (ICS) may be useful. But what about...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Simple parameters for the metabolic status The link between metabolic factors and diabetic foot (DF) is well recognized, but the impact of metabolic derailment on the chances of recovery is less well understood. Dr. Francesco Giangreco...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurology Change of perspective and looking in the same direction The focus of the German Neurological Society’s most successful congress to date with 7300 participants was the motto “Neurology and Immunology – Joint Perspectives”. In addition to (neuro-)immunological topics such...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Asthma: focus on type 2 inflammation Remission as a new therapeutic goal A paradigm shift is emerging in the management of asthma, where the aim is not only asthma control but also remission. It has been shown that this ambitious goal can...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Study report: Obesity New findings on the effects of incretin analogs A study by Aronne et al. investigated the effects of the dual GLP1/GIP receptor agonist (RA) tirzepatide in obese patients when it is administered over a longer period of therapy...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Infectiology “Antibiotic stewardship” in the outpatient setting Over 80% of antibiotic prescriptions in human medicine relate to outpatient care. In order to counteract the increasing spread of antibiotic resistance – one of the greatest challenges of modern...…
