This content is machine translated Reflux diagnostics Updated Lyon Consensus and other updates The Lyon consensus decision published last year included some important innovations. The criteria for confirming the diagnosis of GERD and the exclusion criteria have been slightly modified. There are slightly…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – panniculitis Panniculitis can be classified as lobular or septal, depending on the main site of inflammation in the fat. In mesenteric panniculitis, magnetic resonance imaging is the method of choice to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cyber attack on practice IT Prepare for the worst case scenario To conclude our “Danger from the Internet” series, we look at how you should react when the child has already fallen into the well. In other words: What should a…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Antibiotics Population survey on resistance reveals gaps in knowledge As part of the Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Strategy (StAR), the FOPH conducted a representative survey on the topics of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. The results show the level of knowledge…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Syringomyelia – multiple symptoms make diagnosis difficult Syringomyelia is a rare disease that develops due to a disturbance of cerebrospinal fluid flow (CSF) and is often due to obstruction of the subarachnoid space of the spinal column.…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in general practice – screening and treatment The diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) seems to be on the rise and appears remarkably frequently in TV documentaries and audio podcasts. However, it remains unclear whether ADHD… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated LDL cholesterol level On the way to the (LDL-C) target Cardiovascular disease ( CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Lowering the level of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood reduces the risk of CVD such as heart attacks…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Burnout among healthcare professionals Raj yoga is good for the soul and heart Burnout among healthcare professionals is increasingly recognized as a critical factor affecting their well-being and the quality of the services they provide. Relaxation techniques are well-known measures to improve mental…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Depression Antidepressant effect due to lavender oil Anxiety and depressive disorders have overlapping symptoms and common neurobiological pathways. Anxiety disorders have also been shown to predict later depression and vice versa. Therefore, it is not surprising that…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated T2D: Pioglitazone as an add-on to metformin and dapagliflozin Effective strategy for improving blood glucose control Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a progressive disease characterized by a deterioration in the function of pancreatic β-cells and increased insulin resistance. Although there are many diabetes medications on the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Magnesium in pediatrics Preventive and therapeutic benefits in children Magnesium is an essential mineral that is critical for many cellular functions in the body. Its role in the treatment of serious illnesses in pediatric patients has recently gained increasing…
