This content is machine translated HIV: updated EACS guideline Individualized approach to sustainable prevention and care The revised guidelines were presented by the EACS (The European AIDS Clinical Society) last fall and reflect the efforts to adapt the recommendations to current clinical realities and the changing...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Microbiome, inflammaging and affective/cognitive health Gut-brain axis in old age As we age, the composition and function of the gut microbiome, the integrity of the intestinal barrier and systemic immune regulation change. These changes are closely linked to the concept...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Communication between hospitals and outpatient care How does a digital clinical information system prove itself in everyday practice? In Switzerland, the regulatory framework for the digitalization of the healthcare system is a much-discussed topic. A few years ago, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital was the first hospital in a German-speaking...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Well-being of the medical profession in primary care Findings of a nationwide survey in Switzerland The majority of the participants in the survey published in 2025 were internists who had completed their specialist training and were working in outpatient care. One third reported reduced well-being,...…
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 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...…
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 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...…
