This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and chronic renal failure (CKD) Dapagliflozin: risk reduction even in the presence of greatly increased albumin excretion. About half of all diabetics develop chronic kidney disease. SGLT-2 inhibitors have been shown not only to favorably affect glucose metabolism, but also to protect the heart and kidneys. The…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune diseases of the skin Diagnosis and monitoring of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) Cutaneous symptoms, along with articular involvement, are among the most common organ involvement of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In addition to positive ANA findings, further antibodies are indicative for laboratory…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated SGAD 13th SFMAD of the Swiss Society for Anxiety and Depression (SGAD) “Innovative therapeutic concepts for anxiety and depression” are the main topic of this year’s 13th SFMAD of the Swiss Society for Anxiety and Depression (SGAD) on May 5, 2022 in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lower respiratory tract infections Community-acquired pneumonia in Covid times – “Tour d’horizon”. Pneumonia diagnosis and triage is anything but trivial, especially in the context of the current covid pandemic. As a basis for deciding which patients can be managed in the outpatient…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Local therapy of chronic wounds M.O.I.S.T – innovative concept of modern wound care Adequate symptomatic local treatment can optimally promote wound healing. In addition, a reduction in the risk of complications and an improvement in the quality of life can be achieved. The…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as the most common cause of hypothyroidism Autoimmune thyroiditis of the Hashimoto type progresses insidiously in most patients and in the long term leads to destruction of the thyroid gland resulting in hypothyroidism. However, there are also…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Vaccinations and prophylaxis Vaccination recommendations for adults Most vaccinations are given in early childhood. But there are also vaccination dates for adults that should be observed, because they not only provide individual protection, but also contribute to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rosacea Combination of ivermectin cream with doxycycline capsules proves successful Patients with moderate to severe rosacea are often subject to considerable suffering. In a phase III/IVb study, a combination treatment of ivermectin 1% cream plus oral doxycycline 40 mg resulted…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Pulmonary hypertension Challenge differential diagnosis The collective term “pulmonary hypertension (PH)” encompasses several life-threatening types of pulmonary hypertension whose therapeutic approaches vary widely and are highly complex. Since the symptoms are often unspecific, even the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Severe nail psoriasis: treatment with biologics Complete healing is achievable with some patience In more than half of all patients with plaque psoriasis, there is an infestation of the nails . In addition, nail involvement is considered a clinical warning signal for the development…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pressure ulcus Properly relieved and cared for in the long term Regular medical foot care for people with diabetes can prevent open wounds, infections, and subsequent amputations of toes or the entire foot. However, this had to be done by specially…
