This content is machine translated COPD therapy Increased risk of Pseudomonas due to ICS. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used regularly in COPD patients . It is well known that this is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia. However, what about the risk of Pseudomonas…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Vaccinations and prophylaxis Vaccination recommendations for adults Most vaccinations are given in early childhood. But there are also vaccination dates for adults that should be observed, because they not only provide individual protection, but also contribute to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral effect of Echinacea purpura – new study data Echinacea purpurea extract shows significant antiviral activity and reduces the risk of viral respiratory infections, including SARS-CoV-2, according to several studies. By significantly reducing viral load in infected individuals, the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D against acute respiratory infections Risk reduction demonstrated A research team from Queen Mary University conducted a meta-analysis regarding a potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation on the risk of acute respiratory infections. The results, published in the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Strategy Meeting Virus Hepatitis 2022 Current position paper in the fight against hepatitis B and C There are highly effective therapies against hepatitis C – now, with education, prevention and early detection, the aim is also to bring them to those affected and eliminate viral hepatitis…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Infectious diseases: useful information for the general practitioner Containing antibiotic resistance – prescribing antibiotics wisely Antibiotics are a very important pillar of modern medicine for the purpose of prophylaxis and control of bacterial infections. But used too often or over too long a period of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated ADHD under the sign of COVID-19 What impact stress can have on treatment management The Corona pandemic has kept the world on tenterhooks for two years now. The uncertainties, limitations and worries do not pass anyone by without a trace. On people with attention…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medication against Covid-19 Therapy arsenal is constantly expanding The monoclonal antibodies casirivimab/imdevimab and sotrovimab received Swissmedic approval last December and this January, respectively. Another promising drug for the treatment of Covid 19 patients is expected to be launched…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Skin and soft tissue infections Erysipelas or limited phlegmon? CRP and leukocytes tip the scales Erysipelas and limited phlegmon are common soft tissue infections in immunocompetent individuals. Regarding differential diagnosis, the relevant literature mentions that a stronger systemic inflammatory reaction indicates erysipelas. To verify this…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Tuberculosis Hygiene in TB – facts and myths Tuberculosis is becoming increasingly rare in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. For example, only 4791 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Germany in 2019, an incidence of 5.8 new cases per… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Neuroborreliosis Cerebrovascular events and intracranial aneurysms in focus. Cerebrovascular events occur rarely in neuroborreliosis, but when they do, they can lead to major limitations. Therefore, in cases of acute ischemic insults and MRI changes, neuroborreliosis should be considered…
