This content is machine translated Behavioral addictions Any behavior can be addictive Behavioral addictions such as gambling or computer game addiction are increasingly coming into psychiatric focus. The private clinic in Meiringen is also taking this into account by opening a ward…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Checkpoint Inhibitors Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder – system therapy in transition Checkpoint inhibitors have now become established as a new therapeutic standard in the second-line treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma. However, its use could also be useful in first-line therapy.
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Elevated liver enzymes Practical procedure based on cases Elevated liver values should always be taken seriously and clarified, as only then can the cause be treated and the gradual progression of liver disease prevented. This article provides an…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Myeloproliferative neoplasms Polycythemia vera: pathogenesis, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Hematopoietic stem cell myeloproliferative neoplasia is predominantly caused by somatic mutations of the JAK2 gene and resulting clonal autonomous hematopoiesis. The risk of myelofibrosis or leukemic transformation are prognostic.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Palpable mammary finding How do you recognize benign changes? Benign breast lesions are extremely common. Mammography is predominantly used for imaging. An overview of classification and image-based diagnosis.
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Insomnia in adults Current developments in diagnostics, pathophysiology and treatment Insomnia is a common health problem and is associated with high levels of distress. Early, effective treatment is important – also preventively. There are several effective non-pharmacological treatment options that…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Anticoagulation in daily practice – where to be careful? Direct oral anticoagulants are becoming increasingly important for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation or therapy and recurrence prophylaxis after venous thromboembolism. In practice, a few tips should be followed when…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Gonarthrosis Less surgery, more conservative management! Numerous studies suggest little improvement in gonarthrosis with surgical intervention. Nevertheless, an excessive number of arthroscopies are performed – also in Switzerland.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Cerebral tumors Radiotherapy of brain metastases The incidence of brain metastases increases in proportion to the prolonged survival, significantly worsening the prognosis. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy techniques can spare the hippocampus.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Abdominal aortic aneurysm Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm nowadays can be treated both openly and with endovascular procedures. Which therapy is carried out should always be decided individually.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Collagenoses Systemic Scleroderma – Current Recommendations for Diagnosis and Therapy Early detection is critical for treatment options of this multisystem disease with cutaneous involvement. Raynaud’s attacks are often in early stages and should always be further evaluated. In addition to…
