This content is machine translated The therapeutic potential of essential oils Aromatherapy in a new light Just a few years ago, aromatherapy was considered an unscientific method used only by exotic people. In the meantime, it is also increasingly becoming the focus of research.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Rare clinical picture Perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease Complex perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease are associated with significant distress for those affected. Until now, there has been a lack of long-term effective therapies, especially for those who do…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sudden cardiac death in athletes Do sports medicine check-ups help? The sudden cardiac death of an apparently healthy athlete is shocking. Despite low incidence, work is being done on ways to detect SCD early. …
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated TBE Increased risk of tick infestation The FOPH has issued a warning against TBE infection from tick bites for the spring and summer months of 2019. With the exception of the cantons of Geneva and Ticino,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Infectiology Update human papillomaviruses Human papillomaviruses are sexually transmitted and are responsible for the development of various cancers in the genital area, especially cervical cancer. Vaccination can protect against infection with important types of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Coronary heart disease Place of omega-3 fatty acids and aspirin in primary prevention. Hypertension, elevated blood lipids or diabetes are among the risk factors of CHD. Omega-3 fatty acid substitution and aspirin administration are preferred as primary prevention. But is that still in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Ankylosing spondylitis Help from TNF inhibition? One of the therapeutic goals in ankylosing spondylitis is to reduce spinal ankylosing progression. Data from the AxSpA cohort SCQM provide further evidence regarding the efficacy of TNF inhibitors.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Vaccination schedule 2019 Vaccinate according to the “magic formula In March 2019, the Federal Office of Public Health plans to publish the new vaccination schedule. Dr. Niederer-Loher from KS St. Gallen gave a first insight at the medical congress in…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Mobile communication and health How much radiation are we receiving? What is the current state of knowledge regarding health effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF)? Is there or is there not a statistical relationship between the prevalence of brain tumors…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Abdominal pain Cause often psychosocial Abdominal complaints have a high prevalence and the diagnosis is very multilayered and complex. In addition to a wide range of possible somatic causes, psychosocial factors often play a role.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cigarette addiction Smoking cessation counseling in practice: Of hurdles and obstacles Physicians have a central role to play with regard to tobacco cessation. Smokers need to be identified in the consultation so that they can be referred to appropriate treatment. The…
