This content is machine translated "smarter medicine": Top 5 list for headache treatment Recommendations of the Swiss Headache Society The “choosing wisely” recommendations of the Swiss Headache Society were developed to improve the quality of headache treatment and avoid overuse and misuse. The top 5 list was drawn up...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Incorrect type 2 diagnosis and SGLT2i led to DKA Incorrect type 2 diagnosis and SGLT2i led to DKA A patient on SGLT2 inhibitor therapy developed euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, which ultimately led to a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The misdiagnosis of type 2 diabetes delayed...…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated MASH and heart health The underestimated cardiovascular threat Metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was long considered a purely hepatic problem. Today, data from large clinical trials and registries clearly show that cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death...…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Functional disorder of gut-brain interaction – a biopsychosocial concept According to recent findings, irritable bowel syndrome is one of the disorders of the gut-brain axis. Stress, intestinal permeability and inflammatory processes play an important role here. In clinical practice,...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated GLP1 receptor agonists Positive influence on substance use and addiction GLP1 receptor agonists are gaining increasing recognition, not only for their metabolic benefits in type 2 diabetes, but also for potential effects beyond glycemic control. New experimental evidence suggests that...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases Breathless through the night 936 million people affected worldwide, a cardiovascular risk profile that complements traditional risk factors and new pharmacological treatment options: Current evidence from 2024-2026 paints a clearer picture of a link...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Prostate lipoma Lipomas are benign masses that develop from mature adipocytes. In most cases, they are localized subcutaneously. In the soft tissues, the shoulder girdle and back are preferred, but they can...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Polycystic ovary syndrome 2025/2026 New pathophysiology, updated diagnostics and the age of incretin mimetics With a prevalence of 8-13%, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age – and yet up to 70% of those affected remain...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated New evidence on descensus, urinary incontinence and the future of reconstruction Urogynecology and pelvic floor surgery 2026 Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery are in a phase of upheaval: the ban on transvaginal polypropylene mesh kits in many countries has fundamentally changed the surgical strategy and provided...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated MACE risk, heart failure incidence and all-cause mortality Metabolic syndrome as a cardiovascular risk factor Current data from 2025/2026 show: 1.54 billion adults worldwide are affected – and the risk of serious cardiovascular events increases in proportion to the number of components. New evidence on...…
