This content is machine translated Special report: maintenance therapy of relapsed ovarian cancer. Niraparib approved with individual starting doses In October 2018, the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor niraparib (Zejula®) was approved for the maintenance treatment of relapsed ovarian cancer [1]. It can be used regardless of BRCA mutation…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated DGHO in Vienna Prostate and breast cancer: the future belongs to combined therapies Treatment options are often limited in both prostate and breast carcinoma. The search for new effective drugs and combination therapies is therefore the primary goal of current studies.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy Recommendation status on childbearing and medication Multiple sclerosis (MS) does not adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, fetal development, or birth. Post partum, there is a 30% increased risk of relapse, although this depends on the relapse rate…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Pregnancy planning, monitoring, peri- and postpartum Epilepsy and childbearing Most pregnancies with epilepsy proceed without problems, but it is important to anticipate epilepsy-specific problems and to work on them together with the doctor and the patient within the framework…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dangerous rarity Splenic artery aneurysm in women: Clinic, Diagnosis and Therapy Splenic artery aneurysm is a rare but dangerous condition with female predominance. It is poorly treatable, is usually asymptomatic, and often ruptures spontaneously.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Internal diseases in pregnancy Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – what should you know? Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – as first-time mothers age, the risks and prevalence of these conditions also increase. During pregnancy, they are a particular challenge. Different approaches than usual are…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Unfulfilled desire to have children News from reproductive medicine Embryo selection and preimplantation diagnostics of embryos are now permitted by law in Switzerland. At the same time, there is a “back-to-nature” trend toward natural cycle IVF – an effective,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Contraception The agony of choice In theory, contraception is 100% effective, brings no risks and side effects, but extended health benefits. How do the preparations available on the Swiss market perform in this respect? Recognize…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Incompatibility reactions Sperm allergy Sperm allergies are IgE-mediated reactions against components of seminal fluid. The main allergen is prostate specific antigen (PSA). Therapeutic measures include exposure prophylaxis by condoms or hyposensitization by exposures to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gynecology Update Refresher Vulvar cancer – where do we stand today? Detection of precancerous lesions is important in light of rising incidence rates of vulvar cancer internationally. There is a need to catch up especially in the area of HPV-negative lesions.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 124. Congress of the DGIM in Mannheim - bacterial STD Syphilis is on the rise More and more people worldwide are becoming newly infected with STDs such as syphilis. Since symptoms disappear independently, the disease is often underestimated by patients. PD Dr. med. Clara Lehmann,…
