This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic Relaxation of the measures from an infectiological point of view What should be considered in the period after the “lock down”? How can the risk for a second wave be minimized? These and other topics were discussed during a WebUp…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Family Medicine Innovative solution for succession planning There is a shortage of family physicians in Switzerland, especially in rural areas. A novel business model has developed solutions to this problem. The concept, which is based on cooperation…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Countering proliferation and inflammation naturally Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common urological condition caused by non-malignant enlargement of the prostate. About one-third of men over 40 report lower urinary tract problems in this context. A…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Managed care Clarification of depressive disorders in primary care. Guidelines specific to this context exist to improve the management of depressive symptoms in primary care. It is not uncommon for general practitioners to be the first or only point…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Vertebral noninflammatory lesions: Medullary changes The causes of medullary changes of the vertebrae are manifold. Inflammatory, tumorous and traumatic noxae as triggers usually lead to spongiosaedema. In the context of degenerative vertebral conditions, spongiosaedema, fatification…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lymph node swelling Benign hyperplasia or serious systemic disease? A search for traces… Periodic, very painful and extensive lymph node swelling may also indicate a rare Castleman’s disease. The multicentric form is a serious systemic disease that is not easily diagnosed.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances The immune system is not always to blame Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance worldwide. Unlike an allergy, intolerance does not involve the immune system. If certain triggers are suspected, an elimination diet, among other things,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pelargonium sidoides Proven symptom relief for respiratory diseases Due to antiviral, antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects, Pelargonium extract has been shown to be an effective adjuvant treatment option for acute bronchitis and COPD. The herbal preparation is well tolerated…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Helicobacter pylori infection Eradication rate must be weighed against risk of resistance development Helicobacter pylori infection induces chronic active gastritis. If the diagnostic findings are positive, eradication is recommended. The risk of resistance formation should also be taken into account when selecting a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Burn wounds – sensibly treated Correct diagnostic assessment is the basis for adequate therapy. Whether second-degree burns should be treated in an outpatient or inpatient setting depends on the depth of the burn and the…
