This content is machine translated Congress of the Swiss Society of Urology in Lausanne One man’s joy is another man’s sorrow Erectile dysfunction can be severely limiting. The same applies to the opposite: if an erection persists permanently, it can become really dangerous. What to do when erectile tissue does not…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Therapeutic effect of essential oils Peppermint and caraway oils for gastrointestinal complaints Peppermint and caraway oils are proven natural remedies for gastrointestinal complaints. Now, more and more clinical studies as well as meta-analyses show that peppermint oil in particular has a symptom-reducing…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated H. pylori infection Trend goes in the direction of quadruple therapy Resistance to macrolides and gyrase inhibitors has the greatest impact on eradication success in H. pylori infection. Clinical risk factors such as age, smoking, and compliance also play a role…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Goldenrod for urinary tract infections Experiential medicine vs. clinical trials Goldenrod is a medicinal plant with a folk medicine tradition that has been used for centuries to treat urinary tract infections. To date, however, there are no studies according to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medidays Zurich Update on the workup of incidentalomas of the pituitary gland What should be considered regarding diagnosis and treatment of pituitary adenomas? To what extent is a distinction between hormone-secreting and hormone-inactive incidentalomas relevant to treatment? The endocrinology session at this…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychological dimension of a myocardial infarction The heart attack as psychotrauma Psychological disorders such as depression or ACS-induced PTSD may occur after myocardial infarction. Therefore, psychological support for heart attack patients is central. This is because the psyche influences both the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Positive study results Anti-inflammatory effect of rosehip In 2003, a study appeared that opened a new possible application of rosehip peels: the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, especially osteoarthritis. Since then, various publications have appeared confirming this perspective.
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated The physician as entrepreneur Practice management in aesthetic dermatology Establishing and maintaining an aesthetic dermatology practice – a challenge in communication, personnel management, room design, financial planning and change management. Where are the stumbling blocks? What is the secret…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Sports nutrition Fluid replacement during sports During the summer days, the problem of nutrient loss through sweat becomes enormously important. What is the “healthy measure” in fluid intake and what to look for in sports drinks?
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated New guideline diabetes and road traffic Switzerland leads the way, Germany follows suit Diabetes mellitus can lead to restrictions in operating machines in exceptional situations. After Switzerland had already issued guidelines in 2011 to prevent dangerous situations, the DDG appointed a new S2e…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Dyspnea Symposium 2018, Rüschlikon Dyspnea, the subjective experience of difficulty breathing. Chronic dyspnea can have several causes, the most common being pulmonary or cardiac. In addition to a good medical history and clinical examination, targeted additional investigations can lead to the…
