This content is machine translated The premature ovarian failure Causes and consequences of premature loss of ovarian function. One percent of all women are affected by premature ovarian failure. The exact cause is often unknown.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Neuroendocrine neoplasms An entity in transition Neuroendocrine neoplasms are usually sporadic and often originate in the gastroenteropancreatic space. They are usually diagnosed incidentally, as they are often non-functional. Therefore, in most cases it is an already…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated FOMF Internal Medicine Zurich Latest news on diagnostics and therapy of thyroid diseases What should be clarified in case of abnormal TSH values? Is there subclinical or manifest thyroid dysfunction? In which cases is an antibody determination or scintigraphy necessary? These and other…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated FOMF Diabetes Update Refresher in Zurich Update type 2 diabetes therapy: What are the most important changes? What is the benefit of new drugs of the substance classes of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA)? Which patients benefit most and in which cases are DPP-4 inhibitors…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Focus on heart & kidney: therapy choice in patients with limiting factors Classes of drugs with different mechanisms of action are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, the presence of renal or cardiac insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or insulin deficiency…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated AHA Scientific Sessions 2018 Dapagliflozin reduces heart failure hospitalization rate Diabetes is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, which should be taken into account therapeutically. In 2015, the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study demonstrated positive cardiovascular effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitor empagliflozin.…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Metabolic surgery Surgical treatment of morbid obesity: an update. Metabolic surgery is a promising therapeutic option for the treatment of morbid obesity. This is because there is high evidence that it is more effective than conservative therapy in poorly…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated New guideline diabetes and road traffic Switzerland leads the way, Germany follows suit Diabetes mellitus can lead to restrictions in operating machines in exceptional situations. After Switzerland had already issued guidelines in 2011 to prevent dangerous situations, the DDG appointed a new S2e…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Congress 2018, Berlin Heart failure and diabetes – therapeutic strategies Diabetics are more likely to be affected by heart failure than non-diabetics. Their prognosis is significantly worse. What are the pharmacotherapeutic features to be considered in diabetic patients with heart…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Internal diseases in pregnancy Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – what should you know? Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – as first-time mothers age, the risks and prevalence of these conditions also increase. During pregnancy, they are a particular challenge. Different approaches than usual are…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Nutrition and chronic diseases A sweet reckoning 41% of the Swiss population is overweight. The Swiss Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 500,000 people in Switzerland have diabetes. Insulin-resistant obese diabetics are at increased risk for an army…
