This content is machine translated Abdominal cramps and pain Phytotherapeutic combination preparation brings rapid and lasting relief Gastrointestinal complaints can be very unpleasant and stressful for those affected. In particular, pain and cramping colic significantly impair functioning and quality of life. High-dose peppermint and caraway oil in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Guselkumab Study success: application for admission to PsoA submitted New Phase III data from the DISCOVER-1 and DISCOVER-2 studies show improvement in joint and skin symptoms of psoriatic arthritis at week 52, and an indication expansion of guselkumab is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Modern pressure ulcer prophylaxis: an update Pressure ulcers are severe complications of multimorbidity and immobility. Pressure ulcer risk can be estimated using the Braden scale. Measures to relieve pressure and promote movement can reduce the incidence…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Nusinersen in adults with 5q-SMA newly eligible for reimbursement Treatment of adult patients with 5q-associated spinal muscular atrophy type II and III with nusinersen will be reimbursed in Switzerland as of July 1, 2020. The costs are covered by…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Granulomatous diseases Sarcoidosis – an update for the dermatologist This heterogeneous multisystem disease with immune-mediated pathomechanism has skin involvement in 20-30% of cases, and other organs are affected in 60%. In addition to histological examination, a differential blood count…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated VERTIS-CV Study Evidence base of SGLT-2 inhibitors supplemented by further piece of the mosaic Ertugliflozin as an add-on to standard treatment was shown to be non-inferior to placebo in terms of MACE (major adverse cardiac event) in this large-scale international study. This confirmed the…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sideropenia Iron deficiency in the oncological patient Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common deficiency disease. In Europe, the prevalence is 5-10% and is one of the most common causes of anemia, accounting for about 50%. An…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Burnout Pull the emergency brake in good time before the soul and body go on strike The profession of a doctor entails a high level of responsibility for the patient. This requires a stable constitution – both physically and mentally. But the workload is heavy, and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Therapy of overactive bladder Minimize side effect risks and increase compliance Anticholinergics are among the standard pharmacological therapies for overactive bladder. It is important to choose the right preparation for each patient. The side effect risks vary considerably in some cases.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2020 Practical vaccination recommendations at a glance With the exception of an extension of the recommendation of pneumococcal vaccination to persons with celiac disease and a separate chapter on the topic of information and requirements for the…
