This content is machine translated Therapy of type 2 diabetes in older age Avoid hypoglycemia and consider multimorbidity Over the past three decades, global diabetes prevalence has steadily increased, with an age-correlated increase in prevalence. Therapeutic goals in older type 2 diabetic patients differ from those of younger…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Health Literacy Survey Strengthen health literacy The results of the Health Literacy Survey Switzerland 2019-21 are now summarized in fact sheets. These also show Switzerland in international comparison. It became clear that health literacy can still be improved…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Transgender Medicine Important aspects for the internal medicine practice The medical steps involved in physical gender reassignment (transition) have become well established in Switzerland in recent years. As a prerequisite for a medical measure, a so-called letter of indication… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Acne inversa Therapy goals and progress assessment – Include “patient-reported outcomes”. Patients affected by acne inversa often have a high level of suffering due to the painful abscesses and fistulas. In addition to impaired quality of life, incapacity to work and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – an interdisciplinary challenge: case casuistry. In previous issues of HAUSARZT PRAXIS, a broad spectrum of possible causes of dysphagia has been presented in this section, and case studies have been used to explore these in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harm Reduction – an alternative to quitting smoking?! It is undisputed that a complete stop to smoking is the best option for health. But not every smoker succeeds in giving up the cigarette. In recent years, therefore, the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Nervous complaints Keeping inner restlessness at bay with plant power Herbal medicines can help to find inner peace, lighten the mood and release anxiety. Traditional Heilplants, which are said to have a calming effect, are for example, valerian, lemon balm and lavender.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Itching is an immense stress factor Numerous studies show that moderate or severe atopic dermatitis, if inadequately controlled symptomatically, results in a significant “burden of disease” and can have a negative impact on the lives of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Burnout prevention in the medical profession Develop coping strategies and pay attention to work-life balance Burnout is a work-associated stress response that leads to a persistent negative emotional state on a psychological and somatic level. Physicians are particularly at risk for burnout due to a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pilot project in Switzerland OnlineDoctor offers digital prescriptions with electronic signature by dermatologist Especially when skin problems occur acutely, long waiting times for an appointment at a dermatological practice are a problem for many sufferers. OnlineDoctor – the leading provider of teledermatology in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis and allergen immunotherapy Recommendation update and new therapeutic approach Allergic rhinitis (AR) is still often trivialized, but there is no reason for this: It is a major chronic respiratory disease with high prevalence and impact on quality of life,…
