This content is machine translated "Swiss Health Care Atlas" Supply situation in Switzerland: Update The healthcare atlas compiled under the auspices of Obsan documents and visualizes the frequency of medical treatments and diagnoses between cantons, regions, age groups and over time. This provides a...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Heart failure: combination of four as "Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy" Standard established at HFrEF with individual nuances The modern treatment of heart failure is characterized by early intervention, multidimensional care and extended therapy options. Around half of all heart failure patients have a reduced left ventricular ejection...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammation as a driver of ageing Immunosenescence and inflammaging Immunosenescence and inflammaging are now regarded as central biological mechanisms of ageing. The age-related altered immune system is both weakened and chronically activated – with consequences for susceptibility to infection,...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Evidence, limitations and practical implications Phytotherapy for anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses – and many sufferers want “natural” treatment options in addition to or as an alternative to conventional psychotropic drugs. For some...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis: update on conservative treatment Pain relief, targeted movement and relief Age-associated degenerative processes in the hyaline cartilage are common. In the case of symptomatic osteoarthritis at an early stage, conservative treatment is initially sought. In addition to classification and localization...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case report: Hiccups after ketoacidosis Nebulized lidocaine brings relief Persistent hiccups are a rare but distressing symptom that can significantly affect the quality of life of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In one clinical case, treatment with inhaled nebulized...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Dizziness as a leading symptom: new consensus paper Current recommendations for handling in everyday practice Dizziness is one of the 20 most common causes of consultation in GP practices. Most causes of dizziness can already be clarified at the primary care level, but the broad...…
This content is machine translated Clostridioides difficile infection: specific therapy Importance of vancomycin and fidaxomicin has increased C. difficile infection (CDI) is the most common pathogen-related cause of nosocomial diarrhea, but can also occur in outpatients if risk factors are present. Due to the associated morbidity and...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Adherence of GLP1-RA Half of patients discontinue treatment within a year GLP1 receptor agonists have revolutionized the treatment of obesity, but their effectiveness depends on long-term and continuous use. However, data from Danish health registries presented at EASD 2025 show that...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Recognize CKD early and avoid dialysis Screen diabetics and hypertensive patients regularly and use modern therapies High blood pressure and diabetes are the main causes of CKD – early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure and cardiorenal complications. Regular screening of these...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated RSV infection in adult patients at risk Vaccination as a simple and sensible prophylaxis RSV infections in adults are roughly comparable to seasonal flu. Although their course is often mild, there are a number of risk factors for a severe course involving the lower...…
