This content is machine translated Nutrition and chronic diseases A sweet reckoning 41% of the Swiss population is overweight. The Swiss Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 500,000 people in Switzerland have diabetes. Insulin-resistant obese diabetics are at increased risk for an army…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in elderly patients A surprisingly common phenomenon Malnutrition increases with age. The leading symptom is unwanted weight loss. In nutrition therapy, the supervision of a qualified nutritionist is of great importance.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Garlic Known as a spice and medicinal plant since ancient times Garlic, Allium sativum L., is a plant known since ancient times. The focus of medical use of garlic preparations recently shifted from neuroprotective applications to indications related to serum lipids…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Meta-analysis of over 100 studies Tired, weary, exhausted – effective means against fatigue Fatigue often occurs during and after cancer therapy. Above all, exercise can help against this. Psychological measures also have positive effects. Pharmacotherapy, on the other hand, is of little use.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Complementary medicine in breast carcinoma Opportunity for improved oncology therapy and compliance Complementary medicine is desired and used by very many breast cancer patients. For the treating physician, competent handling is an opportunity to improve oncological therapy and increase compliance.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated 19th Continuing Education Conference of the KHM, Lucerne Update Vitamin D and calcium – is the dose decisive? Fall and fracture prevention are particularly important in the elderly, as such injuries can contribute not insignificantly to increased morbidity and concomitant loss of autonomy. To prevent falls and fractures,…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Depression and lifestyle Nutrition, sport and sleep Depression is one of the most common diseases worldwide. In addition to the classic pharmacological therapy methods, lifestyle methods are increasingly becoming the focus of the therapeutic armamentarium. Exercise and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Oncological prevention To what extent is nutrition crucial? Approximately one-fifth of all cancers are caused by diet, overweight and obesity. Crucial in terms of cancer development are mainly too much red and processed meat, alcohol and salt; little…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated 10th Iron Academy, Zurich Iron deficiency in pregnancy and postpartum In Switzerland, about 32% of all pregnant women have an iron deficiency, which together with the resulting anemia can cause complications for mother and child. Oral and intravenous iron preparations…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Travel nutrition What country-specific dishes can your patient eat while traveling? Raw or insufficiently cooked food can transmit pathogens. The origin of the food and the method of preparation are therefore important pieces of information. However, with a few precautions, you…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Alcohol and heart Only the dose makes the poison With moderate consumption, equivalent to two to three alcoholic drinks per day, a protective effect against coronary heart disease can be observed. As for the different types of alcohol (beer,…
