This content is machine translated Diabetes Technology Hybrid closed-loop systems: more than glycemic control The combination of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) with a sensor-controlled insulin pump has already brought us a lot closer to the vision of an “artificial pancreas”. Compared to insulin pump…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Casein Milk may increase MS symptoms People with multiple sclerosis often complain of more severe disease symptoms after consuming dairy products. A protein in cow’s milk can trigger inflammation that targets the “insulating layer” around nerve…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Outsourcing of complex patient cases Centers for rare diseases The National Coordination of Rare Diseases (kosek) has recognized three new Swiss centers for the evaluation of patients with unclear diagnoses and complex courses in 2021. Referrals are made by…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Psychosocial impact of rosacea Rosacea can have a significant impact on the psychological well-being of sufferers. “Awareness” of the psychological dimension of this dermatosis and of the multiple treatment options is important to improve…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Telemedicine Teledermatology in practice In the Swiss healthcare system, telemedicine has been an important tool in acute medical care for 20 years. For acute and general health concerns, digital offerings are the first port… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – Achalasia Achalasia is a neurogenic motility disorder of the esophagus, characterized by decreased esophageal peristalsis and decreased relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during the swallowing act. Symptoms include slowly developing…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Arterial hypertension Treatment in elderly and frail patients – a challenge Treatment of arterial hypertension in elderly and frail patients presents challenges at many levels. Because they tend to be at increased risk for adverse effects, medication should be started cautiously.… CME-Test
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Recognize and understand wound biofilm Therapeutic possibilities and their limits Wounds colonized with biofilms are one of the greatest challenges in chronic wound care. An estimated 2% of the population in Central Europe suffer from chronic wounds, with the risk… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Efficiently compensate for iron deficiency in a difficult clientele The importance of iron deficiency in patients with heart failure is increasingly becoming the focus of scientific attention. Because the effects can be significant. Therefore, current ESC guidelines recommend checking…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Statistics in 5 minutes Back to the Basics: Regression Analysis In many clinical studies, regression analysis is an important basis of statistical evaluation – and thus of the results found. For example, most physicians have probably also heard or read…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Geriatric Psychotherapy Basic psychosomatic care for the elderly Somatic change with age can lead to mental disorders and interfere with healthy aging. Especially in vulnerable geriatric patients, mental disorders therefore have a particularly negative impact on morbidity and… CME-Test
