This content is machine translated Psychology: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Emotional Healing Through Tapping Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an integrative mind-body therapy that is increasingly being used to treat trauma- and stress-related disorders. It combines tapping on acupuncture points (known as “tapping”) with...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Why a Different Ferritin Threshold Applies During Pregnancy Than Outside of It Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy and Gynecology The ferritin level at which iron therapy is indicated differs between pregnancy and non-pregnancy. The Swiss expert letter from the SGGG sets this level at 30 µg/l during pregnancy, regardless...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Two approved substances in a new class Treating Vasomotor Symptoms Without Hormones Two substances belonging to a new class have recently been approved in Switzerland for the non-hormonal treatment of menopausal hot flashes. This changes the way patients are counseled, but it...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Gynecological oncology Ovarian Cancer: Why a Small Cell Pool Determines Whether the Cancer Recurs Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological malignancy, and the reason for this lies less in the initial response to treatment than in the almost universal recurrence. A recent review from...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Standardized terminology, simple rules, and a probability model Classifying Adnexal Findings on Ultrasound: Risk Stratification in Daily Practice Abnormal adnexal findings are among the most common scenarios encountered in gynecological clinics, and the task at hand is rarely simply making a diagnosis. Rather, it involves determining the appropriate...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Swiss Immunization Schedule 2026 RSV Prevention in Newborns: Maternal Vaccination or Antibodies The Swiss Immunization Schedule 2026 offers two equivalent options for protecting infants against the respiratory syncytial virus during their first season: passive immunization of the child with a long-acting monoclonal...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis and Obesity: Effects of Incretin-Based Therapies Clinical trials shed light on the potential of semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide The bidirectional relationship between psoriasis and obesity is supported by a growing body of evidence, and it is now known that there are common inflammatory pathways. Current studies are investigating...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Eosinophils in the Blood in COPD How many measurements are needed to be sure? Approximately 20–40% of all COPD patients exhibit Type 2 inflammation, which is characterized by elevated BEC. This eosinophilic phenotype is associated with an increased risk of exacerbations and a favorable...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal Pain – Von Meyenburg Complexes of the Liver Von Meyenburg complexes are believed to be a congenital malformation arising from embryonic remnants of the bile ducts. Based on current knowledge, these benign, tumor-like biliary hamartomas do not lead...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Physical and psychosocial fatigue have the greatest impact on HRQoL Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS); it affects up to 75% of MS patients and contributes to a poorer quality of life,...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hyperhidrosis: Keep a Cool Head An Overview of Important Treatment Options Excessive sweating can significantly impair quality of life. Gravimetry and the iodine-starch test are important diagnostic methods. Various options are available for the conservative treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. Topical preparations...…
