This content is machine translated Throat infection Acute tonsillopharyngitis Upper respiratory tract infections are a common reason for consultation in family practice. Although the recommendation not to prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated upper respiratory infections made Smarter Medicine’s top 5… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Primary hyperaldosteronism Therapy-resistant hypertension: clarify for Conn syndrome! If high blood pressure cannot be adequately controlled despite antihypertensive drugs, this may be due to undetected hormonal causes. Hypertension due to primary hyperaldosteronism, also known as “Conn syndrome,” is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) Pooled analysis on the efficacy of secukinumab from four phase III studies Improvement in clinical endpoints was seen with secukinumab treatment regardless of latency since initial psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, with patients diagnosed less than one year ago showing a slightly better response…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Joint diagnostics: plantar pain – Ledderhose disease Typical symptoms of Ledderhose disease are irritation and pain in the area of the inner edge of the foot. It is a rarely occurring disease of the connective tissue at…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hypopigmentation New guideline on vitiligo According to experts, vitiligo is a chronic skin disease and not just a cosmetic problem. The S1 guideline, published under the auspices of the German Dermatological Society, summarizes current evidence-based…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Wound prophylaxis and care Management of postoperative wound infections During operations, it is not possible to achieve absolute sterility despite optimal hygiene measures. Thus, postoperative wound infections are a relevant clinical problem even today despite antiseptic techniques. In addition…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated A portrait of malignant pleural mesothelioma A disease at its peak Exposure to asbestos until 1990 is taking its toll – including the still-increasing number of malignant pleural mesotheliomas in Switzerland. The life expectancy of those affected is extremely low at…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis, epistaxis and tonsillitis ENT diseases in family practice In family practice, patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders are common outside of the cold season. Above all, a runny nose and sore throat are part of everyday practice.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated ART: "single tablet" regimen with triple combination. Compelling “real world” data in HIV patients over 65 years of age. There are increasing numbers of older people living with HIV, but the 65+ age group is generally underrepresented in clinical trials. An ongoing study in a “real world” setting is…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI The concept of artificial intelligence dates back to the 1950s. 20th century and includes a collection of technologies that allow a computer to emulate typical characteristics of human intelligence. Initially,… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Menthacarin Anti-inflammatory effects in colitis experimentally proven in animals The fact that a high-dose combination of the essential oils of peppermint (Mentha×piperita L.) and caraway (Carum carvi L.) can have a symptom-relieving effect on gastrointestinal complaints has been empirically…
