This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Vertebral changes: Spondylodiscitis Inflammatory spinal changes are most common in older adults. Today, MRI is considered the diagnostic gold standard. In case of contraindications to MRI, multislice CT serves as an alternative. The…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cystic fibrosis So that the fog lifts The use of nebulizers is part of the everyday treatment of cystic fibrosis for both mucociliary clearance and chronic infection therapy. With regard to devices, the focus is often on…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Asthma and COPD Hot Topics from ATS and ERS The 2020 annual congresses of the ATS and ERS were entirely under the influence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus: on-site events were greatly reduced, while online participation offerings increased and were…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Infections of the lower respiratory tract Does RSV have causal influence on “wheezing illnesses”? Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in infants 0 to 1 years of age. Although there is a well-documented…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 and the coagulopathy: a Swiss perspective. Within the framework of this year’s Swiss Oncology and Hematology Congress (SOHC), which took place completely virtually for the first time from November 18 to 21, PD Dr. med. Bernhard…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cold and flu Seasonality of respiratory viral infections. The changes in temperature and humidity typical of the cold season are associated with an increase in respiratory viral infections. For respiratory infection control, consistent hygiene and a healthy lifestyle…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic EMA reviews first COVID-19 vaccine candidate AZD1222, a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is under rolling review by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Sponsored Content Support rational use of blood products in times of COVID-19 – with Patient Blood Management (PBM) PBM is an evidence-based approach that aims to improve clinical outcomes and ensure the safety of the blood supply, while saving money. It is based on the following 3 pillars1,2
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 Outpatient care vs. hospitalization: criteria-guided decision support. A medical expert panel has developed consensus-based criteria as a decision support tool for triage of patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who have only mild symptoms. This is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic Current data on COVID-19 and diabetes In particular, older diabetics with a high BMI have an increased risk of a severe course and mortality rates are also higher compared to the general population. The interactions involved…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
