This content is machine translated Heart failure update Which drugs for which patients? The new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure were presented at this year’s congress of the European Society of Cardiology at the end of May. The new…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Many causes of dizziness are treatable by general practitioners Dizziness – how to clarify and treat in the family practice? A systematic approach helps to keep the overview. In benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, patients can often be provided with rapid relief. Targeted reduction maneuvers instead of Brandt-Daroff, if possible. All…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 in vertigo. Clinical study shows same effect as betahistine and better tolerability The efficacy of EGb 761 in cognitive disorders has been documented by a large number of clinical studies. In the broad discussion about the dosage, as well as the sensible…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Better quality of life in the last phase of life Pain therapy for the very elderly Opiates are also appropriate for the very elderly. Renal function and compliance determine the selection of appropriate agents. Opiate therapy is initiated with very small doses. Side effects of opioid…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Secondary prevention after ischemic stroke Early aspirin treatment is very effective After ischemic stroke of noncardioembolic etiology: early aspirin treatment is extremely effective in preventing recurrence. Atrial fibrillation should be treated with one of the new oral anticoagulants because of the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dealing with loss Support for relatives and patients with terminal illnesses Mourning itself is not an illness, but a natural process after the loss of a close person, which allows for positive experiences in addition to great stress. An open and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Treatment of hypertension in old age The blood pressure target values are to be determined individually The first SGAIM Spring Congress in Basel also hosted the Swiss Geriatric Society. Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Schönenberger, Head of Geriatrics, Spital Tiefenau, held a workshop on the therapy of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sudden and violent Breakthrough pain: right classification means right treatment To do justice to patients with breakthrough pain, definition and delineation must be clear. The classification of breakthrough pain is reflected in a clear therapeutic concept. Rapid-onset opioids are a…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated What helps with fatigue and exhaustion? Therapy of tumor fatigue An important intervention for tumor-associated fatigue is to inform patients that fatigue is common and that the symptoms, although unpleasant, are usually at least not dangerous. If in the course…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Increased risk of dementia Benzodiazepine therapy should be given only for a short time Research question: To investigate in a case-control study to what extent the use of benzodiazepines (BDP) leads to an increased risk for the occurrence of Alzheimer’s dementia. Total cumulative dose…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related pain Opportunities and risks of opioid therapy The use of opioids is useful for certain nontumor-related pain conditions. Possible indications and contraindications should be considered. Therapy goals must be defined and monitored together with the patient. Established,…
