This content is machine translated Electronic medical history Family physicians become researchers Thanks to new software, a fully automated exchange of data between GP practices and the FIRE database of the Institute of Family Medicine at the University of Zurich is now…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated New developments in the field of Alzheimer's dementia “It is an open question how much dementia prevalence will actually increase in the future” Ansgar Felbecker, MD, from the Clinic for Neurology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, discussed issues related to Alzheimer’s dementia with HAUSARZT PRAXIS. Current epidemiological figures, pathogenetic findings, and diagnostic and therapeutic…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated EGb 761 for dementia with neuropsychiatric symptoms A recently published review demonstrates the efficacy of the plant extract The present review represents an analysis of four studies published between 2007 and 2012 that investigated the efficacy of the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 in patients with age-related dementia…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Clarification from head to toe The sports medical examination Similar to doping, but in a much more positive sense, sports physical examination (SPU) is a specialty of sports medicine. Often, sports clubs or federations require an SPU before athletes…
View Post 9 min Atopic dermatitis Pruritus and relation to barrier function Chronic pruritus (> 6 weeks of duration) is one of the most frequent skin complaints and occurs in a broad variety of diseases including dermatological, systemic, neurological, psychosomatic/psychiatric and gynaecological…
View Post 8 min Dexeryl® Skin diseases that respond to Dexeryl® Dexeryl® is a medical device for topical use and is composed of an emollient (softening and soothing effect) and hydrating cream (increases the water content of the skin). It is…
View Post 7 min Description of biometrological alterations Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and ichthyoses and improvement in case of use of an emollient based on vaseline-glycerol The stratum corneum barrier is commonly described according to the “brick and mortar” model constituted respectively by corneocytes and intercellular lipids: the former are composed mainly by insoluble bundled keratins…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cancer and stroke Retrospective study offers little hope for stroke patients with cancer The aim of a new study was to find out how often and in what way recurrent thromboembolic events present after acute ischemic stroke. This only involved stroke patients who…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Immunological-allergological aspects Epidermal aspects The disease with two faces The term atopic dermatitis was introduced in 1933 to designate certain chronic eczemas occurring mainly in children, in order to emphasize their connection with allergic diseases, such as asthma and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cancer patients with diabetes Metformin against cancer? There is increasing evidence from epidemiological studies and scientific research that metformin may have an antitumor effect. However, whether the drug improves survival in cancer patients with diabetes remains unclear…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Congenital immunodeficiencies What warning signs should you be aware of? A functioning immune system is vital. In congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies, part of the immune system does not function or is completely absent. Congenital immunodeficiencies are rare. About one in…
