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…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Unipolar depression Innovative personalized concepts against the gloom The trend of personalized medicine is also more current than ever in the psychiatric field. It is hoped to improve the response to antidepressant agents and reduce side effects. A…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rheumatic diseases How do antirheumatic drugs correlate with COVID-19 courses? Whether the use of immunosuppressants increases the risk of a severe course in SARS-CoV-2 infection is as yet unclear. A study published in advance of the European Congress of Rheumatology…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness With ginkgo extract against swaying soils Dizziness is one of the unpleasant side effects of aging. Usually, disorders in the vestibular system or balance perception are responsible. However, it may also be a result of declining…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Colorectal cancer screening Early detection increases chances of cure Experts recommend colorectal cancer screening in patients aged 50 and older. It is scientifically proven that structured preventive measures are associated with a reduction in mortality rates. This is due…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Dementia Update 2020 Management of cognitive disorders in family practice. GP support for the patient and their relatives/carers is crucial to ensure the best possible course of the disease. Pharmacotherapy is only one component in the integral and multifactorial management…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
