This content is machine translated Special features of care for older people with cancer More than ever, interdisciplinary teamwork is required Cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly and very old. Special characteristics of this age group such as multimorbidity and polypharmacy place high demands on the treatment team. Close…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Radiation-associated angiosarcoma of the breast What can we learn from case reports? Radiation-associated angiosarcoma is more common than intuitively expected. The initial diagnosis should be made as early as possible. Paradoxically, even in this radiation-induced tumor, re-irradiation is a good therapeutic option.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis The “forgotten” therapies Treatments for psoriasis have been handed down since ancient Greece. Well-tried treatment methods include occlusion, zinc glue dressings, balneotherapy as well as combination therapies with tea substances, dithranol, psoralen as…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Guide for the family doctor Therapy of the disease with simultaneous fight against the “enemies” of the wound – a special role is played by bacteria and their interaction with the host. A good relationship…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Plaque psoriasis Current therapeutic aspects An update on therapies currently available for plaque psoriasis. The introduction of biologics has changed the way patients with moderate to severe psoriasis are treated – with far-reaching implications for…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Focus: Lymphedema Lymphedema in conservative therapy Complex Physical Decongestion – manual lymphatic drainage combined with consistent compression – is the gold standard in the treatment of lymphedema. Overview of the classification of lymphedema and its stages…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis Current therapy options The heterogeneity of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) suggests a high number of undiagnosed manifestations. Guidance is provided by the CASPAR classification criteria. Therapy concepts should be multimodal – supported by a…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Social phobia Diagnostics, therapy and neurobiology Along with depression, social phobia is one of the most common mental illnesses. Early diagnosis and treatment are important. The latter can be psychotherapeutic or medicinal.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Prevention project “Insanely Human”: Learning to Listen to Yourself The pioneer program was initiated by the Meiringen Private Clinic and is scheduled to run for several years. “Insanely Human” is part of Curriculum 21, and the workshops are oriented…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update Burnout A highly relevant risk condition Burnout develops as a process. In most cases, patients only become acutely aware of decompensation. Multimodal integrated therapy is needed.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Surgical therapy Surgical aspects in breast carcinoma Breast-conserving therapy is the standard of surgical treatment for breast carcinoma and should be offered to all age groups. Mastery of oncoplasty is an important foundation for meeting both oncologic…
