This content is machine translated Colon irritabile (irritable bowel syndrome) Adequate procedure according to IBS subtype Medication and non-drug therapy options are available for irritable bowel syndrome. However, typical symptoms must first be recognized and alarm signs correctly interpreted. A long-term doctor-patient relationship is central to…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lumbar canal stenosis Symptomatology, diagnostics, therapies Lumbar back pain is one of the most common complaints in the population. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of lumbar back pain. An overview.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Chronic back pain Research into structural and functional changes in the brain In chronic back pain, structural as well as functional changes in the brain are reported, which are related to the duration of pain. Neurological signatures identified using modern imaging are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Rotational vertigo Finding causes in the family practice Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms seen in family practice. Anamnesis, examination findings as well as “red flags” help in the often difficult search for causes.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Breathing disorders during sleep: often trivial, sometimes complex OSAS is usually well treatable, with CPAP ventilation finding long-term use in about 70% of cases. CPAP, maxillary advancement splints, and bariatric surgery have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac Imaging Cardiac imaging in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Cardiac imaging has contributed substantially to the understanding of CHD. It has become a cornerstone of diagnostics and management. However, the benefits of imaging must always be weighed against the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cryopreservation of unfertilized oocytes Social freezing: Frequently performed, but controversially discussed The creation of a fertility reserve for non-medical indications (social freezing) is now possible and can be considered clinically established. Usually, social freezing involves obtaining oocytes after ovarian stimulation treatment…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prostate cancer in old age If “man” gets old enough, prostate cancer is almost inevitable Prostate cancers are very common in older men. The clinical presentation varies widely. In principle, older men can also benefit from treatments.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer News Diagnostics and therapy of today – what is possible, what is new? Patient counseling is becoming increasingly important in prostate cancer. Diagnosis and therapy should be based on medical appropriateness and not primarily on medical options. In the case of carcinoma, up…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Stroke Center and Stroke Unit Supply in Switzerland Brain stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. The population is still insufficiently educated. Specialized interdisciplinary stepwise care and assessment can significantly improve the prognosis of stroke patients. A…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Skin cancer screening Experience of the last years The “skin cancer epidemic” motivates large national prevention campaigns. Recent epidemiologic data support the effectiveness of primary prophylaxis and screening programs.
