This content is machine translated Diabetes Day in Bern New insulins improve compliance and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia Several new diabetes drugs have come on the market in recent months. It is becoming increasingly difficult for primary care providers to maintain an overview in the “jungle” of diabetes…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated PAVK, diabetic foot syndrome and venous thromboembolism News from angiology Peripheral arterial disease, as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, now has a pandemic character. This development promotes technical progress and stimulates pharmaceutical research. With regard to…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus Therapy of diabetes mellitus in elderly patients – how to proceed? Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common disease in elderly patients with increasing prevalence. In addition to aspects typical of diabetes, specific geriatric syndromes such as dementia or increased risk…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Coagulation tests Methods of choice for direct oral anticoagulants. DOAK affect routine coagulation tests to an extent that varies depending on the substance, the time of measurement, and the test system used. However, a statement about the strength of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated European Stroke Conference Diabetes, CHD, and cardiac surgery studied in more detail as stroke risk factors From May 12-15, 2015, the “European Stroke Conference” took place in Vienna. The spectrum of studies and abstracts presented ranged from basic research to clinical trials to stroke rehabilitation and…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Pancreas transplant Improved survival, glucose control and quality of life Pancreas transplantation is a standard treatment option for patients with type 1 diabetes and concomitant higher-grade diabetic nephropathy. Pancreas transplantation offers the chance of permanent insulin freedom, a reduction in…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated New antidiabetic agents Combination therapies enable very potent HbA1c reduction Lifestyle modification (exercise, diet) and metformin remain the cornerstones in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. Before initiating antidiabetic therapy, it is recommended to set an individual HbA1c target. Advantages…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Pituitary tumors Surgical therapy when and how? In case of visual symptoms or disturbances of hormonal function, an adenoma of the pituitary gland may be present, which must be considered and clarified endocrinologically and by means of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated SGIM Congress in Basel Diabetes update – what do you need to know about the different agents? A lot has happened in the field of diabetes therapy in recent years. Many new active ingredients have appeared on the market. However, metformin and lifestyle modifications are still considered…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Overweight and sport How can you improve your energy balance? The Federal Statistical Office is merciless! The publication released by the FSO at the end of 2014, based on the Swiss Health Survey conducted every five years, makes it clear:…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Annual meeting of the SGAD Gut, heart and hormones – do they influence the risk of depression? On April 16, 2015, the annual symposium of the Swiss Society for Anxiety Disorders and Depression (SGAD) took place for the sixth time. The connections between depression and organic diseases…
