This content is machine translated Different early and late therapy Patients with Parkinson’s disease in family practice If Parkinson’s disease is suspected, the patient should be referred to a neurologist for diagnosis and, if necessary, initiation of therapy. In younger patients, dopaminergic therapy begins with dopamine agonists.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Coagulation tests Methods of choice for direct oral anticoagulants. DOAK affect routine coagulation tests to an extent that varies depending on the substance, the time of measurement, and the test system used. However, a statement about the strength of…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Torn ligaments, cartilage and meniscus Sports injuries of the knee – diagnostics and therapy In the evaluation of knee injuries, the next step after the clinical examination is the conventional X-ray in two planes. The aim is to detect any osseous lesions. Indications for…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Helpful for Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders: Indications and outcome Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is most widely used for movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor). In PD, those symptoms respond to DBS that are also improved by levodopa. Therefore, the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Unemployment and concomitant mental illnesses Unemployment creates stress – how can the family doctor help? The social situation of unemployed people is characterized by the following factors: Objectively, it is the loss of the psychosocial functions of work to mention, subjectively, the situation depends on…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychotic disorders - What can the family doctor do? Benefit from the relationship of trust and provide sustainable care for patients The diagnosis and long-term treatment of people suffering from psychosis is unthinkable without family physicians. Their activities are also crucial for destigmatizing the disease – and those affected by it.…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Disulfiram, acamprosate, naltrexone and nalmefene. Pharmacological relapse prophylaxis of alcohol dependence. Four different medications are currently available in Switzerland for the prophylaxis of relapses of alcohol dependence with generally good safety and tolerability. Despite the high prevalence of alcohol dependence in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Somatic diseases in drug addiction Central support by a reference person is helpful When caring for drug addicts with somatic illnesses, the issue is often which medical professional should take on which tasks. In principle, the answer is: everyone does what they can.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Girl at the age of four weeks with dynamic skin changes Red spots on the face – further action? History: The girl in Figures 1 and 2 first presented to our pediatric dermatology consultation at four weeks of age. At birth, he said, only very discrete whitish spots with…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Unplanned and incorrect tumor resection Whoops lesions in soft tissue sarcomas. Soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant connective tissue tumors. Therapy is multidisciplinary and should be determined by a sarcoma center. Whoops lesions are unplanned excisions of soft tissue sarcomas without…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Dealing with stigmatizing skin diseases in childhood How to help the child and the relatives? Many skin diseases are accompanied by psychosocial stress, which can lead to considerable limitations in the quality of life. Dermatologists should be aware of risk factors and symptoms for maladaptive…
