This content is machine translated Oldest aesthetic method brings very good results Chemical Peeling Revival Chemical peeling is one of the oldest aesthetic methods and is currently experiencing a revival. Despite the fact that there are always innovations on the laser market with interesting devices,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hair care trend "No Poo How useful is washing hair without shampoo? The “No Poo” method (short for “No Shampoo”) consists of cleaning the hair with alternatives such as hair washing soap, lava clay, baking soda, vinegar rinses or water instead of…
View Post 7 min 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…
