This content is machine translated Shared decision making Participatory decision-making using the example of diets for type 1 diabetes Participatory decision-making (PEF for short) has established itself in recent decades as a desirable form of interaction between doctor and patient. The concept is primarily based on the ethical principles… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Endometrial Cancer Prolonged progression-free survival through combination therapy Endometrial cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women worldwide and has a poor prognosis, particularly in terms of long-term results. The median overall survival time is less than…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Health monitoring Swiss Health Survey The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) surveys the population about their health every five years. The latest results show that the general state of health has remained almost unchanged compared to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes ESC recommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk Patients with type 2 diabetes have a greatly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to healthy people in the same age group. The current guidelines published in the European…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Treating reflux symptoms Doing one thing but not the other Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are still the first choice for acute treatment, but long-term use should be avoided. H2 antihistamines also suppress gastric acid secretion. Antacids and alginates can also…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harmreduction!? An overview of the current situation The damage that smoking and flammable products can cause to health is now well known. Accordingly, efforts have been made for decades to reduce the risks through smoking cessation –…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Renal insufficiency in general practice Improve early detection and inhibit progression The most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) include diabetes and hypertension. Regular screening is recommended if there is an increased risk of CKD. In addition to the eGFR,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Journal Club International registry study on bronchiectasis The aim of the EMBARC study was to describe the clinical characteristics of bronchiectasis and compare them between different geographical regions. In a publication published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Modern asthma management A2BCD implementation guide Most asthma guidelines were developed for medical specialists and are very comprehensive and complex. The A2BCDscheme was developed to facilitate the implementation of important recommendations in primary care. This is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Barrett's esophagus Current findings on endoscopic screening The early detection of Barrett’s esophagus is of great importance.This is why reflux patients with alarm symptoms should be endoscoped at an early stage. In the presence of an endoscopically…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis Building bridges or tearing them down? Bridging therapy with glucocorticoids (GC) as a temporary part of initial treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) helps to rapidly suppress disease activity. However, it is suspected that patients who have…
