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…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Boehringer Ingelheim Diabetes Key Notes Session, Bern Diabetes management in 2027 Aggressive therapy or conservative? Renowned scientists – Prof. George Grunberger and Prof. Marc Donath – spoke about the status and future possibilities of diabetes therapy.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound healing in diabetic patients Diabetic foot syndrome Impaired wound healing in diabetic patients is a problem with increasing frequency, which causes enormous costs and is still largely unsolved. An overview of pathogenesis.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Update Refresher 2017, Zurich The current Swiss therapy recommendations Drug therapy for diabetes has become increasingly complex over the years. The SGED’s practical therapy guide is intended to shed light on the subject. What is the current therapy in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psychopathology, neuropsychology, endocrinology. Sex differences in psychosis onset Patients with onset psychosis show only minor, if any, sex differences in symptomatology. Some studies found more pronounced minus symptoms in men, while women more often had affective and psychotic…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Update Refresher in Zurich Basics of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes Which insulins are available and when are they used? To get the most out of insulin therapy, it is important to be familiar with the profiles and modes of action…
