This content is machine translated Contraception The agony of choice In theory, contraception is 100% effective, brings no risks and side effects, but extended health benefits. How do the preparations available on the Swiss market perform in this respect? Recognize…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Incompatibility reactions Sperm allergy Sperm allergies are IgE-mediated reactions against components of seminal fluid. The main allergen is prostate specific antigen (PSA). Therapeutic measures include exposure prophylaxis by condoms or hyposensitization by exposures to…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Update therapy forms Deep brain stimulation and MR-guided focused ultrasound in Parkinson’s disease. Stereotactic surgery in the treatment of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease is a promising therapeutic option. Research status, use and basic principles of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS)…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Thermal injuries Frostbite on hands and feet Frostbite is thermal injury that occurs when tissue is exposed to low temperatures for a prolonged period of time. The resulting tissue damage can be so severe that amputation becomes…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory skin changes The chronic hand eczema Chronic hand eczema persists for more than three months and is considered a socially relevant condition. Risk factors include atopic skin diathesis and genetic predisposition. What forms are there and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Forecast assessment More and more patients express that they do not want any therapeutic measures in case of foreseeable irreversible unconsciousness or severe permanent brain damage. Valid forecast parameters are needed for…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Heart disease Bicuspid Aortic Valve – Update for the Practice A bicuspid aortic valve (BAK) is a common congenital heart disease. In addition to valve dysfunction, it sometimes manifests as dilatation of the aortic root or ascending aorta. This practice…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Colorectal carcinoma Multimodal concepts for a curative therapeutic approach The treatment of colorectal carcinoma has improved greatly. Patients today benefit from multimodal therapeutic approaches even in advanced stages and metastases. Management must be interdisciplinary.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias in the emergency The narrow complex tachycardia Narrow complex tachycardia is defined by a heart rate ≥100 bpm and a QRS duration of ≤0.12 sec. The site of origin is usually supraventricular. Narrow complex tachycardia often occurs…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias What is important to keep in mind for high-performance athletes? Sports activities can lead to structural and electrical changes in the heart in a volume- and intensity-dependent manner. A comprehensive overview of the resulting peculiarities in high-performance athletes, including advice…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media Antibiotic therapy is not always indicated Good analgesia is necessary in acute otitis media. Whether the administration of antibiotics is indicated must be decided on the basis of the age and severity of the disease, among…
