This content is machine translated New therapy study Ruxolitinib against strong inflammatory response Ruxolitinib has been used to treat myeloid diseases of the bone marrow. Experts from the Department of Internal Medicine III at Ulm University Hospital (Germany) are now investigating how corona…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated CORIMUNO-TOCI Study Significant COVID-19 improvement with tocilizumab. In patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, an immune-mediated “cytokine storm” is thought to lead to acute respiratory failure and death. The CORIMUNO-19 platform was rapidly developed and established to evaluate the…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated 2019-nCoV Over 60 approved clinical trials in Switzerland A list of clinical trials currently conducted in Swiss hospitals is available on the website of the Swiss Association of Research Ethics Committees.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Protective measures after the end of the lockdown The increasing normalization of everyday and public life raises new questions. What protective measures make sense? What do possible future scenarios look like? These were the questions addressed by several…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated TBE prophylaxis Vaccination recommended – almost all of Switzerland is risk area Vaccination against early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is recommended, except in the cantons of Geneva and Ticino, for all residents of Switzerland who are exposed to ticks for work or leisure.…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Online training Dementia: benefits of early treatment despite COVID-19 The Corona pandemic presents unique challenges for people with a psychiatric condition. Prof. Dr. med. Egemen Savaskan from the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich informs about the state of the art…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Nail fungus infection Onychomycosis – tips and tricks Detailed onychomycosis diagnosis is a prerequisite for any system therapy. Dermatophytes are among the most common fungal pathogens. Systemic therapy should always be combined with topical treatment. If nail infestation…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic Relaxation of the measures from an infectiological point of view What should be considered in the period after the “lock down”? How can the risk for a second wave be minimized? These and other topics were discussed during a WebUp…
