This content is machine translated Vitamin D deficiency Biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease According to a secondary analysis published in 2019, low vitamin D levels are associated with worse disease progression and impaired quality of life. Regarding possible beneficial effects of vitamin D…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory bowel disease Therapy in transition: innovation through biologics In treatment-resistant severe cases, a biologic representative of a new substance class, vedolizumab, is now available in addition to conventional standard medication and anti-TNFα. Several evaluations of different therapies from…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Microbiome Does depression go through the stomach? More than just a “gut feeling”: antibiotic reduces depression behavior via changes in the composition of the intestinal flora and thereby inhibits an “inflammatory process” in the brain.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hemorrhoids Stage appropriate hemorrhoid therapy About 50 percent of all Swiss over the age of 30 have pathologically enlarged hemorrhoids. Symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common conditions associated with significant impact on…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colorectal Cancer Focus on combination therapies Triple for colorectal cancer – for the first time, studies have shown clear superiority of a triple combination of encorafenib, binimetinib and cetuximab in progressive metastatic colorectal tumors.
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Therapy of irritable bowel syndrome Variety of pathogenetic factors The etiology of irritable bowel syndrome is multifactorial. Lifestyle modification is an important component of basic therapy. The choice of therapy method should be made together with the patient. Psychotherapy…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Nutrition as an important pillar in treatment Irritable bowel patients suffer from intolerance reactions to food. A low-FODMAP diet or a gluten-free diet can significantly alleviate these symptoms.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Digestive disorders Gently treat gastrointestinal complaints Digestive disorders such as constipation and diarrhea are at the forefront of civilization diseases. If serious diseases, such as chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, can be ruled out as the cause…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Elevated liver enzymes Practical procedure based on cases Elevated liver values should always be taken seriously and clarified, as only then can the cause be treated and the gradual progression of liver disease prevented. This article provides an…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Reflux diagnostics Get to the bottom of heartburn Reflux symptoms are among the most common complaints seen in family practice. Careful diagnosis is essential to initiate rapid treatment and prevent worse.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antibiotic-associated colitis Update on diagnostics and therapy of C. difficile infections Clostridium difficile is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. The incidence is increasing. Recurrent forms of the disease in particular lead to a high burden of disease.
