This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and CKD: primary and secondary prevention Screening paves the way for the best possible cardiorenal protection The presence of type 2 diabetes is considered a risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Simple screening measures based on blood and urine samples can detect...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Organ Donation Current figures and a campaign are encouraging In Switzerland, 187 people donated organs after their death last year. 637 people received an often life-saving organ, 115 came from a living donation. However, relatives often refuse a donation...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections in children In which cases is antibiotic treatment obsolete? Nowadays, the motto is that antibiotics should be carefully considered. Although true scarlet fever, for example, requires antibiotic treatment, many other respiratory diseases may not require it. In addition to...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetes complications Fewer problems – better quality of life Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, require person-centered and consistent, holistic care to achieve good outcomes. Preventive healthcare is critical to reducing the incidence and impact of chronic disease, and strategies...…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Patient-oriented recommendations for action Effect of heat on diabetes technology Various tools are required for the management of diabetes therapy. On the one hand, it is necessary to determine the glucose level in the blood or tissue. On the other...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated "Health at a Glance" A comparison of healthcare systems in Europe Switzerland is a member of various international institutions whose task is to simplify comparisons of healthcare systems. For example, every year the OECD publishes “Health at a Glance”, which enables...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis: Special cases Insufficiency fracture in a premenopausal patient In young patients with inadequate fractures, secondary osteoporosis should be investigated. Osteodensitometry is particularly useful if there are anamnestic risk factors, whereby it is important to assess the z-score, as...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Better long-term prognosis thanks to modern treatment options Over the past two decades, the arsenal of disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) has expanded considerably. This applies in particular to the relapsing-remitting form (RRMS), but the treatment options...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated News on contact allergy and epicutaneous testing Current findings at a glance – Update 2025 Allergic contact dermatitis is based on type IV/late type sensitization. The selection of test allergens should be guided by the patient’s medical history. Nickel is still the most common trigger...… CME-Test
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Innovations, evidence and practical recommendations Current guideline on the primary prevention of stroke Stroke is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite significant advances in acute treatment and secondary prevention, primary prevention remains crucial to prevent the first...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Migraine Curbing attacks through proactive measures Migraines can significantly reduce the quality of life of those affected. Early treatment is therefore advisable if the diagnosis is confirmed. Migraine therapy can be divided into three groups: Acute...…
