This content is machine translated Immune-mediated neuropathies The role of autoantibodies in polyneuropathies. Immune-mediated neuropathies vary in clinical presentation, course, and pathogenesis. In recent years, autoantibodies against nodal and paranodal proteins of the Ranvier lacing ring have been detected. The autoantibodies can cause… CME-Test
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer Locoregional therapy of the axilla: current recommendations at a glance Axillary dissection plays an important role in the treatment of breast carcinoma. It is able to reduce the rate of local recurrence and allows accurate staging, but is also associated… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Augmented reality Augmented reality in orthopedics The digital revolution has long since arrived in medicine. Various computer-assisted procedures have also been used in orthopedic surgery for some time. An emerging one of these techniques is so-called… CME-Test
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis New therapeutic option supports first-line management of RRMS Treatment of MS, the autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that most often leads to disability in young adulthood, has made many small advances over the past two decades,… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hygiene issues in clinic and practice Standard measures with high quality – you just have to comply with them Hygiene in practice – what one does not waste much thought on in “normal” times, becomes a topic of increasing importance in times of the pandemic. For physicians, consistent compliance…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Joint diagnostics: plantar heel pain – plantar heel spur A heel spur is a thorn-shaped bone outgrowth on the heel bone (calcaneus). This is diagnosed by means of a lateral X-ray of the heel. Etiological factors include overuse due…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Treatment of relatives Family members and close relatives as patients Physicians are often asked by relatives and acquaintances for opinions, assessments and treatments. In doing so, however, they often enter an ethical gray area insidiously and unnoticed. The transition from… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis Nose runs – research too Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common diseases in the world with an incidence of 10% to 40% in the population. Upper respiratory tract disease is manifested by…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Shoulder pain (Not) a book with seven seals?! Although the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies of the shoulder are often considered “difficult” even by experienced general practitioners, a structured analysis of the problem, taking into account the anatomical…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2021 Basic vaccinations for young children – essential even in corona times Recently, the Swiss Vaccination Plan 2021 was published. It is extremely important to continue to receive all recommended vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. If basic immunizations are neglected, there is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COPD - current studies The niche for LABA/ICS is getting narrower and narrower The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recommendations regarding initial pharmacotherapy for COPD patients remain unchanged in their 2021 update. However, that could soon change. Current studies suggest:…
