This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis Tailored treatment with biologicals The genesis of rheumatoid polyarthritis (RA) is still largely unclear. However, with the introduction of the new biologicals – after decades of immunological research – revolutionary new treatment strategies for…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rheumatology sideshow? The crux with pain Patients with rheumatic diseases often suffer from severe pain. In addition to treating the underlying condition, management of this pain is essential to prevent chronicity or even disability.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Lower blood sugar Status quo of diabetes therapy The blood sugar level in the organism increases due to age. Lifestyle changes such as dietary modification and exercise, among others, can improve metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Sexually transmitted infections Screening and sexual history gain importance Switzerland occupies an inglorious top position in Europe with regard to the incidence of syphilis. The following article shows which venereal diseases can be treated well and what the importance…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Rehabilitation of COPD patients Motivation, self-management and respiratory instruction as nursing priorities. The most important success factors for successful rehabilitation in COPD patients include motivation for self-management, smoking cessation, weight reduction, and exercise promotion (strength building). The motivational interview and patient education…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Exercise control and eduction in COPD rehabilitation. One exercise recommendation is not enough in advanced COPD In most cases, it is not enough to simply recommend more exercise or activity for COPD patients. An indication-specific training control based on objective and subjective disease and performance parameters…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Current therapy of COPD Therapeutic nihilism is out of place The diagnosis of COPD is often made at an advanced stage. Earlier diagnosis, which would lead to a significant improvement in prognosis, requires screening spirometrics in the primary care physician’s…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diagnosis of COPD Spirometer in family practice very important COPD is an ancient condition, but was not defined in the way we understand it today until the relatively recent GOLD criteria. The definition is not based on the WHO…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Insect venom allergy The risk increases with the frequency of stings Now they fly again, the bees and the wasps. While bees are bred and sheltered, wasps generally have a bad reputation. However, most insects from the order Hymenoptera (Hymenoptera) only…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated HIV therapy What is State-of-the-ART 2013? The diagnosis of HIV is no longer a death sentence, because the infection can be treated with antiretroviral combination therapy. The following article shows when which therapy should be started…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Travel medicine Do you know which vaccinations are necessary and which are recommended? Not all vaccinations that are recommended are really necessary and useful for every patient. A detailed review of vaccinations for travel has recently been published [1]; this article characterizes the…
