This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Swiss vaccination recommendations for primary and secondary prophylaxis The FOPH and the Federal Commission on Vaccination recommend vaccination against herpes zoster with the adjuvanted subunit vaccine for healthy people aged 65 and over and for patients with immunodeficiency…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Intestinal ultrasound IUS shows predictive value in ulcerative colitis Transmural response (TR) and healing (TH), as assessed by intestinal ultrasound (IUS), are becoming increasingly important as treatment goals in Crohn’s disease (MC). A study team from Switzerland, Germany and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Treatment of sleep disorders Lavender oil preparation and “Z-drugs” in retrospective comparison From a retrospective cohort study published in 2023 by Krügeret al. shows that patients undergoing GP treatment for sleep disorders were less likely to require follow-up consultations when prescribed a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) Sabal-Urtica combination: an evidence-based treatment option The extracts from saw palmetto fruits (Sabal serrulata) and nettle roots (Urtica dioica) have a synergistic effect that has been proven to alleviate BPH-associated LUTS symptoms. This is shown by…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis with medication Keeping an eye on comorbidities The market approval of CGRP antibodies has revolutionized the treatment options for migraine. It is a therapy option that is very popular with patients and whose efficacyis supported by a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea Healthier heart thanks to CPAP People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, but there is conflicting data regarding the effects of CPAP on reducing this risk. A study now…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sjögren's syndrome Algorithm helps with pSS diagnosis The focal score (FS) in biopsies of the labial minor salivary glands is one of the two most important criteria (with anti-SSA positivity) for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren’s syndrome…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated New ESH guideline Screen hypertensive patients regularly for albuminuria The prevention of hypertension-associated secondary diseases is the focus of the new ESH (European Society of Hypertension ) hypertension guideline. Special emphasis is placed on secondary prevention with regard to…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Neurology Neurodegenerative diseases in the focus of promising therapies This year’s DGN focused on neurodegenerative diseases, as much development has taken place in this area. Promising therapeutic approaches are on the horizon, and molecular biological research has provided important…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Esophagus Therapy of esophageal carcinoma – an overview Esophageal carcinomas are comparatively rare tumors and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies worldwide. Based on their location, a distinction is made between cervical and intrathoracic tumors. Histologically, they… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Risk stratification for Barrett's esophagus Pathology test beats human experts Low-grade dysplasia is associated with an increased risk of progression in Barrett’s esophagus, but the diagnosis of LGD is limited by considerable interobserver variability. Several studies have shown that the…
