This content is machine translated TARMED Revision of the outpatient medical tariff The currently valid TARMED tariff structure in the outpatient medical sector will be replaced by the TARDOC single service tariff structure and the tariff structure for outpatient flat rates.
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Cardiopsychology Clinical psychology in the context of cardiovascular diseases Mental disorders frequently occur in the context of cardiovascular diseases and can have a negative impact on the somatic prognosis. As a rule, however, effective approaches exist to treat these… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Healthcare Looking to the future – focusing on principles The challenges facing the Swiss healthcare system are great. An ageing population, but also growing demands as a result of medical progress, lead to cost pressure. International conflicts, increased protectionism…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Equal opportunities in the healthcare system Poorer people suffer more Switzerland has an exemplary healthcare system internationally, which is conducive to a fair distribution of opportunities for good health. Health equity is a key objective of health policy and means…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Headache “The most important thing is the medical history” Differentiating between primary and secondary headaches requires a good medical history.Around 90 percent of headaches are primary, i.e. benign headaches such as tension headaches or migraines. In the case of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report Phytotherapy-induced hepatocytotoxicity The use of herbal and complementary medicine products is widespread worldwide and is often used in combination with conventional medical therapies. In this article, we report a case of severe…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gestational diabetes Early therapy can bring slight benefits to newborns Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common pregnancy complication that is associated with a number of complications for both the fetus and the mother. Whether treating this form of diabetes before…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation New ESC guideline has adapted recommendations Atrial fibrillation is the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia in adults. In the new guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) pays particular attention…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Opportunities and challenges of herbal medicine Phytotherapy in the fight against parasitic diseases Modern medicine faces numerous challenges in the 21st century. One of the biggest is the increasing resistance of pathogens to conventional medicines, especially antibiotics and antiparasitics. Against this backdrop, herbal…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune hemolytic anemia Keep calm! Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is caused by autoantibodies with and without complement activation. The risk of thromboembolic complications is often increased. In heat-type AIHA, corticosteroids are considered first-line therapy; in…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Presbycusis Recognizing and treating age-related hearing loss Hearing loss in the high frequency range occurs with increasing age. Due to its gradual progression, hearing loss often goes unnoticed for a long time. There is evidence that untreated…
