This content is machine translated Parkinson's syndrome Rehabilitation and innovative strategies of non-drug therapy. Physical activity likely reduces the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. Accordingly, non-drug therapy for Parkinson’s is becoming increasingly important. Essentially, it involves neuromodulation and neurorehabilitation in advanced…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders When anxiety drives out sleep: effectively treating comorbid insomnia Sleep disturbance is one of the cardinal diagnostic criteria for subthreshold anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders. It is estimated that more than two-thirds of all patients with generalized anxiety disorder…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis New practice recommendations for systemic therapy from European expert panel In view of the increasing variety of treatment options, the question of criteria for psoriasis therapy specifically tailored to patient characteristics is coming into focus. A Belgian expert panel has…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis C Curable nowadays, but still underdiagnosed Due to the highly effective antivirals currently available on the market, the chances of cure are very high. However, if left untreated, hepatitis C infection can have serious consequences. The…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Ovarian Cancer Updated S3 guideline recommends PARP inhibitors and radiotherapy Because ovarian cancer generally has no specific symptoms, it is often diagnosed at late stages. The mortality risk is correspondingly high. In order to provide affected women with optimal therapy,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Early summer meningo encephalitis (TBE) In the summer season the danger lurks almost everywhere Since last year, with the exception of the cantons of Geneva and Ticino, the whole of Switzerland has been considered a TBE risk area. In the Swiss Vaccination Plan 2020,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus type 2 New Swiss guidelines support cardiovascular disease control The treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus has undergone a transformation in recent years with the approval of new drug classes. The focus is no longer on pure glycemic control,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case study asthma Two diseases for the price of one A man presents to the pulmonary clinic with wheezing and shortness of breath. He has had asthma since childhood, which has so far been controlled with medication. The patient reports…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratoses Current overview of a widespread dermatosis Actinic keratoses are a marker of chronic sun damage and carcinogenesis of the skin. Sun protection, especially at a young age, is the most important primary prevention measure against actinic…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Cases Cardio-renal prevention: the revolution in diabetes management in 2020 A 68-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is undergoing cardiac rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction. Despite antidiabetic treatment, his HbA1c value is deteriorating and his weight is steadily increasing. However, with the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome Causal therapy options within reach!? A large proportion of Parkinson’s patients suffer from the sporadic form of the disease, in which no gene mutations can be detected. However, in order to develop drugs using cell…
