This content is machine translated Cystitis Does it always have to be the “club” antibiotic? Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial diseases, even in childhood. It is estimated that more than one in two women will suffer from cystitis at least once…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Undifferentiated rheumatoid arthritis Early detection as the basis for adequate therapy In the case of arthritic complaints, regular progress assessment using the ACR/EULAR criteria is significant so that the time for disease-modifying therapy is not missed. Controlling disease activity at an…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 24h-impendance pH-metry enables targeted therapy of reflux symptoms In patients over 50 years of age with reflux symptoms or if alarm signs are present, an endoscopic examination should be performed directly. In most other cases, a PPI therapy…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Phytotherapeutic combination preparation inhibits inflammation and reduces tissue growth Several clinical studies support the efficacy of a phytopharmacologic sabal/urica combination for the treatment of obstructive and irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the setting of benign prostatic hyperplasia.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated The struggle with uric acid Gout therapy With a prevalence of 7% in the Swiss population over 60 years of age, symptomatic gout is a frequently seen guest in the family practice. In men over 40, it…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis Erenumab shows good results compared to topiramate Migraine prophylaxis with CGRP antibodies is characterized above all by a rapid onset of action and good tolerability. A phase IV comparative study evaluated erenumab against the anticonvulsant topiramate in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis Quickly and gently unclog sinuses Sinusitis is one of the most common colds during the cold season. It is estimated that about one in seven cases of rhinitis results in acute rhinosinusitis. In most cases,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Microbiome in the gastrointestinal tract – a fragile balance Functional gastrointestinal disorders are a complex multifactorial disease. As with other medical conditions, there is increasing evidence that alterations in intestinal microflora are pathogenetically significant. To date, there is no…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Common ENT disorders: Acute tonsillitis Distinguish glandular fever from bacterial causes A combination of history, clinical manifestations, and laboratory findings is required to distinguish a viral genesis of acute angina tonsillaris from bacterial causes. The Centor and McIsaac criteria are a…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diabetes treatment Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetics: an update. The most modern representatives of basal insulins are ultra-long acting and associated with low hypoglycemia rates. Mixed insulin or combination preparations of GLP-1-RA and a long-acting insulin are good alternatives…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Overweight and obesity Diagnostics and therapy for eating disorders Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in obese people. Early detection and treatment is critical to the progression and prognosis of sustained weight loss. Multimodal combination therapy…
