This content is machine translated TBE prophylaxis Vaccination recommended – almost all of Switzerland is risk area Vaccination against early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is recommended, except in the cantons of Geneva and Ticino, for all residents of Switzerland who are exposed to ticks for work or leisure.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Better quality of life thanks to modern diabetes therapy The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues is now considered established, and non-diabetics may also benefit. For optimal results, therapy should be tailored to individual patient characteristics.
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Sleep-wake disorders in practice Patience, knowledge and persistence in therapy In particular, sleep-disordered breathing leads not only to daytime sleepiness or fatigue, but also to insomnia and is considered a trigger for parasomnias, epileptic seizures, and a risk factor for…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis Early detection and progress monitoring enable sustainable measures to be taken Depending on individual risk factors, medication should already be used to treat osteopenia. FRAX and TOP are proven risk assessment tools. For a differentiated diagnosis, osteodensitometry can be combined with…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
View Post 4 min 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…