This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis The right nose with biologics Rhinosinusitis is divided into two groups: chronic with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and those without (CRSsNP). It is a common disease, affecting about 11% of the population throughout Europe. Therapeutic options…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease. Current findings and expert cardiological opinion on ACE inhibitors and ARBs. There is some uncertainty among patients and experts as to whether ACE inhibitors and ARBs are associated with an increased risk. Empirical data on this are inconsistent, but there are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances “Top down” and “bottom up” diagnostics Intolerance to certain foods can be toxic, enzymatic, “pseudoallergic” or allergic and can manifest itself in many ways. An intolerance reaction, unlike a food allergy, is not life-threatening and occurs…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Peppermint and caraway bring digestion back into balance Digestive tract disorders are common and can cause significant impairment. The causes are often diffuse, sometimes unfavorable eating habits and stress play a role. A herbal combination preparation with high…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic renal failure Dapagliflozin meets primary endpoints ahead of schedule The Phase III DAPA-CKD study will be terminated earlier than planned due to proven efficacy in patients with chronic renal failure. Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to show meaningful…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: SGED Recommendations 2020 Update Cardiovascular risk stratification and personalized therapy. When prescribing antidiabetic therapy, other criteria are relevant today in addition to blood glucose control. The cardiac benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues has been incorporated into international guidelines…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Hypertension in practice High blood pressure – What the family doctor needs to know After a confirmed diagnosis of arterial hypertension, one should assess the severity, overall cardiovascular risk, and any organ damage present. First-line antihypertensives are RAAS blockers alone or combined with Ca…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated "The lower the better" New AGLA Pocket Guide “Prevention of Atherosclerosis To reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, low LDL-C levels are critical [1]. This finding is also reflected in the ESC/EAS Dyslipidemia Guidelines – the basis for the new Swiss…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Practice Strategies Target group specific marketing concepts For every current or future practice owner, the question sooner or later arises as to which marketing strategies are up-to-date and promising. A differentiated discussion is worthwhile.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory bowel disease Ustekinumab approved in Switzerland for ulcerative colitis Swissmedic approves the use of the monoclonal antibody for the treatment of moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis where treatment goals are not achieved with conventional therapy.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis Hepatitis screening before any system therapy Modern immunomodulatory therapy options allow for significantly greater and more rapid symptom reduction compared to the past. Appropriate testing should be performed to control the risk of reactivation of a…
