This content is machine translated MASLD often goes unnoticed and is underestimated Think tank for improving the supply situation Metabolic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), can lead to serious complications. Non-invasive diagnostics and AI-supported screening have the potential to facilitate early detection in...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such...… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SGLT2 inhibitors Clear, simple language improves patient safety Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) were initially indicated as blood glucose-lowering drugs for type 2 diabetes. They are now widely used as first-line therapies for various indications, particularly heart failure...…
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 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Inguinal testicles Undescended testicles (maldescensus testis) are one of the most common congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract in male newborns. Testicular dystopia describes a positional anomalyof the testicle on its natural...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case series Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) MCAS is now understood as an independent disorder in contrast to systemic or cutaneous mastocytosis. The signs and symptoms can affect the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system,...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome “Best practice” recommendations for step-by-step clarification and stage-adapted therapy The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is based on the Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. The main symptoms are abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, but patients...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis B prophylaxis Vaccination protection for healthcare staff with patient contact – an update Hepatitis B is one of the most common occupational diseases among healthcare professionals. Targeted prophylaxis is only possible through effective immunization. All healthcare workers with direct patient contact should be...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Polypharmacy: use of eHealth tools in Switzerland Survey study in primary care The digitalization of GP care is making increasing progress, including in Switzerland. Examples of this include digitized medication plans and electronic patient records. In order to investigate the experiences and...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Study report Sphingolipid profile in early-stage primary biliary cholangitis Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS), a Polish research team discovered interesting new insights into the changes in sphingolipid metabolism in patients with early-stage primary...…