This content is machine translated Robotic support for orthopedic joint replacement Meaningful added value or marketing bubble? The implantation of knee and hip prostheses is one of the most frequently performed operations in Switzerland, with around 40,000 procedures per year. Despite the established methodology, studies show that… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 First causal therapy approved for all ages In primary hyperoxaluria, calcium oxalate crystals form in the kidney and other organs. These can lead to renal insufficiency and even failure of renal function. In an international study involving…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Dementia Clarification in practice Questions about brain performance due to subjective complaints or environment-reported cognition problems are increasingly common in primary care consultations. This is due to demographic developments. Dementias increase with age: 75-… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated A portrait of retinoblastoma Double hit cancer With approximately one case per 15,000 to 20,000 live births, retinoblastoma is one of the rare cancers [1]. For those affected – mostly children under the age of three –…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psychotropic drugs with high dependence potential Inadequate prescribing practices come with far-reaching implications A retrospective UK study analyzed the additional healthcare costs attributable to inadequate prescribing practices. As data from Switzerland show, among other things, the prescription prevalence of benzodiazepines in patients in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cosmetic dermatology Topical anti-aging strategies The first pillar of anti-aging in dermatology is prevention. For this purpose, protection against UV radiation and the use of antioxidants are important measures. In second place are correction and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated The somewhat different knowledge Proper names in hematology: tracing the origin Since medical school, proper names have shaped the daily linguistic repertoire of most physicians. And yet their origin often remains in the dark. Therefore, here is a search for two…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis using antibody therapy Patients with frequent migraine attacks in particular benefit Migraine is the most common severe headache that prompts patients to see a primary care physician. The suffering of those affected is often considerable. For several years, a new group…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Dupilumab in atopic dermatitis New post-hoc analysis: consistent symptom improvement over 52 weeks. In atopic dermatitis, long-term symptom control is one of the overriding therapeutic goals. A recently published post-hoc analysis demonstrated that patients treated with dupilumab achieved sustained and consistent improvement in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – Hiatal hernia Dysphagia is a disorder of the swallowing act that may affect one or more phases of the swallowing process. A number of conditions can lead to dysphagia, and esophageal hernias…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Thyroid Cancer System therapy: Current developments Targeted systemic therapies have become increasingly important in both anaplastic and advanced radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid carcinoma. These have proven to be effective options over the past several years in the…
