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.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurorehabilitation after stroke Remarkable progress in therapy The most important goal of neurorehabilitation is to achieve adapted participation through activity training. Through interdisciplinary collaboration among all treatment groups, realistic therapy goals are continually adjusted. Personal factors and…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated White skin cancer Which tumors to cut, which to treat locally, which to irradiate? The standard of care for epithelial tumors is excision with a safety margin and surgical closure of the defect. In addition, there are local, radiotherapeutic and systemic approaches, depending on…
View Post 28 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk Most brain strokes could be prevented Brain stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the most common reason for acquired disability in adulthood. A further increase in stroke incidence is expected in the…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sunscreen Three important trends put to the test Sunscreen products as medical devices – what does this mean for the consumer? Critically examine the relevance of IR radiation and the role of photolyases.
