This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation – A Brief Update. Oral anticoagulation with the non-vitamin K-dependent oral anticoagulants (NOAKs) in patients with atrial fibrillation is a success story. Since the introduction of these substances in Switzerland almost 10 years ago,…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sideropenia Iron deficiency in the oncological patient Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common deficiency disease. In Europe, the prevalence is 5-10% and is one of the most common causes of anemia, accounting for about 50%. An…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Rarer tumor entities Current therapeutic options in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Renal cell carcinoma is one of the rather rare tumor entities. Therefore, treatment options were very limited for years and therapy was difficult. Meanwhile, tyrosine kinase inhibitors have expanded the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Infections of the lower respiratory tract Does RSV have causal influence on “wheezing illnesses”? Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in infants 0 to 1 years of age. Although there is a well-documented…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe psoriasis “A clear future” – expectations for biologics have risen An improved understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriatic diseases has contributed to a new generation of biologics in recent years. The currently approved modern representatives of this group of system…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Asthma therapy with SCS A good option – but not for everyone Short-term administration of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) is an effective and fast-acting option to resolve acute asthma symptoms, including exacerbations. Early administration of SCS to treat severe seizures is considered standard,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Cutaneous Vasculitis – Update for the Practice Immune complex vasculitis is the most common form of vasculitis. One should always ask in diagnosis and therapy whether it is an isolated cutaneous vasculitis or a systemic vasculitis with…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Radiogenic pneumonitis Calculable risk with modern radiotherapy Radiation therapy of thoracic tumors, particularly lung carcinoma, is caught between the goals of maximizing tumor control probability and avoiding toxicities. Radiogenic pneumonitis is a relevant side effect. This occurs… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vocal Cord Dysfunction “Fear you have to understand as a doctor”. A patient suffers from spontaneous, intense to life-threatening shortness of breath, triggered by stress or physical exertion and accompanied by coughing – in everyday life, the diagnosis of bronchial asthma…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Sleep disorders in old age Recognize insomnia, treat it and avoid cognition disorders Many patients suffer from sleep disorders in old age. With increasing age, less sleep and a changed sleep architecture are natural and healthy, but sleep disorders still occur. What should…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cold and flu Seasonality of respiratory viral infections. The changes in temperature and humidity typical of the cold season are associated with an increase in respiratory viral infections. For respiratory infection control, consistent hygiene and a healthy lifestyle…
