This content is machine translated Microhematuria as an incidental finding Refer to a nephrologist or urologist? Microhaematuria can be harmless, but it can also be a sign of a serious illness. Although current studies show that in 80% of cases it is an idiopathic cause with…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Compression Lymphoedema and chronic wounds Lymphoedema is a chronic inflammatory disease of the interstitium as a result of primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) damage to the lymphatic drainage system, which is characterized by inflammation, increased… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Pelvic congestion syndrome Pelvic congestion synd rome is the second most common cause of chronic lower abdominal pain, but in many cases remains undiagnosed. Pelvic vein syndrome is caused by abnormal dilation of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Itchy scalp A pragmatic approach helps Pruritus of the scalp is a common symptom in everyday dermatology. The spectrum of possible causes is very broad. Vázquez-Herrera et al. have identified the six most common causes based…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pancreatitis The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is based on clinical presentation, serum amylase and lipase levels and imaging studies. In chronic pancreatitis, the inflammation worsens over time and becomes chronic, leading…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Equal opportunities Health under consideration of various parameters According to the Swiss Federal Constitution (Art. 2 para. 3 BV), the Swiss Confederation ensures the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens. Switzerland has an exemplary healthcare system…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Biologics for IBD Therapy break – what speaks for and against it In the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), effective control of inflammation is fundamental, and an early switch to novel therapies to avoid long-term complications is also emphasized in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ADHD in adulthood Reducing functional impairment through multimodal treatment In around 40-60% of those who are diagnosed with ADHD in childhood, the symptoms persist into adulthood. There are also cases in which ADHD is only diagnosed for the first…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Obesity GLP-1-based drugs close the treatment gap The WHO has declared obesity to be a global health problem and weight reduction is an important measure in the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases such as type 2…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Practice Management Improved quality of care aims for satisfied patients One of the main components of being a doctor is to provide the best possible care to patients. The quality of services in Switzerland does not need to hide in… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) HAS-BLED score as a reference point for risk stratification Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of suffering a stroke. According to the current ESC guideline, patients with VHF without a clear contraindication should…
