This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma Challenge accepted: Breaking boundaries in therapy Multiple myeloma is rare, but is one of the most common tumors of bone and bone marrow. Annually, there are about six to eight new cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Almost…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Modern pressure ulcer prophylaxis: an update Pressure ulcers are severe complications of multimorbidity and immobility. Pressure ulcer risk can be estimated using the Braden scale. Measures to relieve pressure and promote movement can reduce the incidence…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Renal failure Treat hypertension effectively to protect the kidney There is a reciprocal relationship between elevated blood pressure and kidney disease. Therefore, consistent hypertension therapy is particularly important in the presence of impaired renal performance. This is because intensive…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-resectable BRAF-mutated melanoma Update COLUMBUS study: BRAF/MEK inhibition has long-lasting effect For almost two years, an effective therapeutic option has been available for patients with non-resectable or metastatic BRAFV600-mutated melanoma with the combination of encorafenib plus binimetinib. An analysis of the…
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 3 min This content is machine translated Burnout Pull the emergency brake in good time before the soul and body go on strike The profession of a doctor entails a high level of responsibility for the patient. This requires a stable constitution – both physically and mentally. But the workload is heavy, and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2020 Practical vaccination recommendations at a glance With the exception of an extension of the recommendation of pneumococcal vaccination to persons with celiac disease and a separate chapter on the topic of information and requirements for the…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Nuts, seeds and kernels: triggers of severe anaphylaxis (part 1) “Nuts,” “seeds,” and “kernels” cause more severe than average anaphylactic reactions, some of which are pollen-associated. The allergen trigger can be identified by history, prick-to-prick test and determination of IgE…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Psychopharmacotherapy of depression – what comes after the SSRI? Patients with moderate or severe depression in particular require pharmacologic intervention. Experience shows that antidepressants have their permanent place in the treatment regime of the disease. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Anticoagulation in the elderly patient Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in 1-2% of the population and increasing up to 15% with age. However, especially in elderly and very old patients…
