This content is machine translated Bacteria, yeast fungi and co. The skin microbiome and its importance for skin diseases The skin microbiome is the term used to describe the totality of all microorganisms on our skin. The microbiome of healthy skin is characterized by a great diversity of different…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Patient selection for stroke therapy Location of the vessel occlusion is crucial The current state of studies proves that mechanical thrombectomy with stent retrievers is nowadays the standard therapy in cerebrovascular accident patients with proximal vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation. Systemic…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Better quality of life in the last phase of life Pain therapy for the very elderly Opiates are also appropriate for the very elderly. Renal function and compliance determine the selection of appropriate agents. Opiate therapy is initiated with very small doses. Side effects of opioid…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Rehabilitation after stroke 16 ‘000 strokes per year in Switzerland Neurorehabilitation after stroke should start as early as possible. Symptom remission is significantly greater under neurologic rehabilitation treatment than under spontaneous recovery. In addition to the interdisciplinary setting, modern therapy…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Nutrition for cancer Screening for malnutrition is useful in all cancer patients Between 30 and 80% of all cancer patients are malnourished at diagnosis. Malnutrition increases mortality and morbidity and decreases the tolerability of tumor therapies. Screening for malnutrition using established measurement…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Secondary prevention after ischemic stroke Early aspirin treatment is very effective After ischemic stroke of noncardioembolic etiology: early aspirin treatment is extremely effective in preventing recurrence. Atrial fibrillation should be treated with one of the new oral anticoagulants because of the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dealing with loss Support for relatives and patients with terminal illnesses Mourning itself is not an illness, but a natural process after the loss of a close person, which allows for positive experiences in addition to great stress. An open and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sudden and violent Breakthrough pain: right classification means right treatment To do justice to patients with breakthrough pain, definition and delineation must be clear. The classification of breakthrough pain is reflected in a clear therapeutic concept. Rapid-onset opioids are a…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis - Basics Systemic disease with drastic consequences for psyche and body Psoriasis vulgaris or plaque psoriasis is the most common clinical manifestation of psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis often occurs in adolescents and presents with the appearance of plaques up to the size…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tendon overload Holistic view with Bio-Tensegrity and therapeutic options Behind therapy-resistant tendon overloads, there are often incorrect postures and muscular imbalances with dysfunctional movement patterns that have not been taken into account. Apart from the local examination, a brief…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Behavioral addiction Therapy strategies for internet and gambling addiction Causes and backgrounds of behavioral addictions are diverse and should be seen and understood in the individual context. The motivation to change is often ambivalent and their insight into the…
