This content is machine translated Atrial Fibrillation (VHF) - Swiss-AF Study Physical activity and vascular brain lesions in elderly VHF patients Swiss-AF is a prospective observational study conducted throughout Switzerland at a total of 14 centers investigating the relationship between atrial fibrillation and impaired brain performance. A substudy analyzed whether there…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Interactions with obstructive sleep apnea Hen and/or egg If a patient suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it predisposes him or her to a host of comorbidities, from cardiovascular to renal to pulmonary to neuropsychiatric. But there is…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Dapagliflozin now approved in preserved ejection fraction [1,4]** After dapagliflozin had been approved for some time for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Swissmedic now granted an indication extension for heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated International Health Policy Survey Primary care physicians in the post-Covid era In 2022, Switzerland again participated in the Commonwealth Fund Foundation’s international health policy surveys. As in previous years, the focus was on physicians working in the field of primary care.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology Catching psychological problems after a cancer diagnosis After a cancer diagnosis, those affected not only face enormous physical challenges – the psyche also suffers. Most patients are almost overwhelmed by their emotions and thoughts. Often overlooked after…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Giant cell arteritis: classification and treatment What’s new? Das vom American College of Rheumatology (ACR) und der European League against Rheumatology (EULAR) gemeinsam entwickelte und 2022 veröffentlichte Update der Klassifikationskriterien für Riesenzellarteriitis trägt insbesondere den Fortschritten im Bereich…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Severe asthma No musclemen in the waiting room Many asthmatics, especially those with severe disease, report mobility problems and limitations in daily activities that severely affect their quality of life. Among the contributing factors, low muscle mass and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated GLP-1-RA in type 2 diabetes Broad spectrum of action – weight reduction is also supported GLP-1 receptor agonists promote insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, leading to decreased glucose release by the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity. Moreover, they slow down gastric emptying and thus…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Modern lipid management in type 2 diabetes LDL cholesterol reduction in addition to statins To prevent atherosclerosis and the associated risks, consistent treatment of cardiovascular risk factors is recommended – this includes in particular the reduction of elevated LDL cholesterol levels. In addition to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic cough Asthma, COPD, or postinfectious? Anyone who struggles with a respiratory tract infection during the cold season almost always suffers from an unpleasant cough associated with it. This can be quite persistent, but usually disappears…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
