This content is machine translated Tuberculosis in Switzerland Young contacts particularly at risk COVID-19 has taken over the top position of the most common infectious diseases leading to death in recent years, but tuberculosis (TB) still ranks second worldwide. In Switzerland, cases of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Modern systems therapeutics specifically regulate the excessive immune response The therapeutic landscape for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis is changing. In the multifactorial pathogenesis of this chronic recurrent dermatosis, an impaired immune response plays a central role.…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Herpes zoster Efficient vaccination prevention Herpes zoster is a burdensome and potentially dangerous disease, but now efficiently and readily preventable through vaccination. The recombinant adjuvanted zoster vaccine provides effective prophylaxis for patients. Preventive health care… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Epidemiological study Dermatophyte infections in children and adults A German research team evaluated the findings of mycological dermatophyte cultures according to identified pathogen, clinical picture, and sociodemographic factors in a retrospective multicenter study. The 2021 in the Journal…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Covid-19 Think about booster vaccination now! As of 10/10/2022, another Covid-19 booster vaccine is available. The FOPH and the Federal Vaccination Commission (EKIF) recommend booster vaccination primarily to those at particular risk and to health professionals.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Influenza vaccination High age – high dose! Influenza is the most common vaccine-preventable infectious disease. Nevertheless, it consistently tops the list of infectious diseases in Europe – with the exception of the past two seasons, when the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Antibiotic resistance Multi-resistant gram-negative germs – what can be done about them? Resistance to antibiotic substances is increasing worldwide. This leads to a gradual loss of efficacy of many antibiotics and makes the treatment of many infections more difficult. Resistance to β-lactam…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Respiratory Unexplained or refractory chronic cough – an update. Cough is among the most common reasons for consultation in the family practice. When evaluating patients with chronic cough, a careful history and assessment of findings is critical. However, in…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Interstitial lung disease The ILD Board from the perspective of rheumatologists The presence of ILD in rheumatoid arthritis patients:in limits prognosis and survival as well as quality of life. Early diagnosis is of great importance so that treatment can be started… CME-Test
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Shingles vaccination Prevention of herpes zoster Prof. Dr. Ulrich Heininger, Senior Physician Pediatric Infectiology/Vaccinology and Deputy. Chief Physician at the University Children’s Hospital of Basel, provides information on the current status of herpes zoster and efficient… CME-Test
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Interstitial lung disease The ILD Board from the perspective of rheumatologists The presence of ILD in rheumatoid arthritis patients:in limits prognosis and survival as well as quality of life. Early diagnosis is of great importance so that treatment can be started…
