This content is machine translated Practical aspects of vitamin D supplementation Effectively prevent falls and fractures By definition, vitamins are substances that the human organism cannot produce itself, but which it needs to live and which must therefore be supplied. However, the precursors of vitamin D…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Female urinary incontinence An update for the family physician Urinary incontinence is one of the most common conditions in women. For example, the prevalence of urinary incontinence is 17% in women between 30 and 49 years of age, 23%…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Insulin in type 2 diabetes When and in which combination? The current therapy guidelines for diabetes mellitus type 2 provide for the use of insulin as initial therapy as well as a later therapy option in monotherapy or in combination with…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated With phytotherapy against "bugs Multiple herbal options for urinary tract infections. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are inflammation in the area of the urinary tract caused by bacteria and are now often referred to as LUTS (“lower urinary tract infections”). If a…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Continuing education event at Winterthur Cantonal Hospital Any form of urinary incontinence is treatable The continuing education event of the Clinic for Urology on March 6, 2014 at the Winterthur Cantonal Hospital provided information on all aspects of the urethra and was held for…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia There is also a herb against BPH For the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), various medicinal plants have been used in folk medicine. The focus of clinical research for the past 15 years or so has…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Effects of physical activity Biological adaptations and training theory The manifold positive effects of physical activity on health but also on pathological processes are the result of subtle adaptation processes in the various organs and organ systems. How does…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pediatrics Recognize and treat an emergency correctly A workshop at the SGIM Great Update in Interlaken dealt with the topic “Emergencies in Children”. In particular, it was about sharpening the clinical eye for impending internal medicine emergencies.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Reflux/stomach burn Treat the reflux – not the acidosis With classical therapy of acid inhibition, residual symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease sometimes persist. Renowned speakers from medicine and pharmacy discussed the topic at a round table in Zurich. A…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Stop smoking Information for daily practice It is undisputed that smoking is harmful and among the most important causes of premature morbidity and mortality. Because of the serious health consequences, smoking cessation counseling is important and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Phimosis Untreated phimosis carries risks Phimosis is a narrowing of the foreskin in the anterior portion. A common characteristic is that the prepuce cannot be retracted or can only be partially retracted. The spectrum of…
