This content is machine translated Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) The diagnosis is “somehow difficult” As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise worldwide, bariatric surgery remains an extremely effective measure in the treatment of severe cases. The surgical procedure results in significant weight loss,...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurocognitive disorders in old age Depression, dementia or delirium? Depression is the most common mental illness in the 65-80 age group. However, depressive disorders are not always correctly recognized, as patients usually report non-specific somatic complaints. Dementia is not...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Tirzepatide after the menopause stage Significant reduction in KG and waist circumference In the SURMOUNT program (SM), treatment with tirzepatide led to a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in body weight (BW) in overweight and obese subjects. In a post-hoc analysis, the...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology Communication as the key to therapy adherence Patient satisfaction and adherence depend crucially on the doctor-patient discussion. Communication skills are usually the key to success here. Good interview conditions, sufficient time and an empathetic approach to the...… CME-Test
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 5 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and CKD: primary and secondary prevention Screening paves the way for the best possible cardiorenal protection The presence of type 2 diabetes is considered a risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Simple screening measures based on blood and urine samples can detect...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Organ Donation Current figures and a campaign are encouraging In Switzerland, 187 people donated organs after their death last year. 637 people received an often life-saving organ, 115 came from a living donation. However, relatives often refuse a donation...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections in children In which cases is antibiotic treatment obsolete? Nowadays, the motto is that antibiotics should be carefully considered. Although true scarlet fever, for example, requires antibiotic treatment, many other respiratory diseases may not require it. In addition to...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetes complications Fewer problems – better quality of life Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, require person-centered and consistent, holistic care to achieve good outcomes. Preventive healthcare is critical to reducing the incidence and impact of chronic disease, and strategies...…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Patient-oriented recommendations for action Effect of heat on diabetes technology Various tools are required for the management of diabetes therapy. On the one hand, it is necessary to determine the glucose level in the blood or tissue. On the other...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated "Health at a Glance" A comparison of healthcare systems in Europe Switzerland is a member of various international institutions whose task is to simplify comparisons of healthcare systems. For example, every year the OECD publishes “Health at a Glance”, which enables...…
