This content is machine translated Efficacy in dyspepsia and for lipid lowering. The artichoke is good not only for gourmets Artichoke is a medicinal plant known since ancient times and is cultivated as a vegetable. There are studies documenting its effectiveness in dyspeptic complaints and in lowering cholesterol levels.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's Coffee consumption and risk of levodopa-induced dyskinesias. Purpose: To investigate a possible association between coffee consumption and the risk of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diet for diabetes Estimating carbohydrates is good, weighing them is even better The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus almost always means that patients have to change their diet. Mieke Jacobs, Bc Dietetics, nutritionist at the University Hospital Zurich, provided information on the most…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Update Refresher Internal Medicine “Fat kills” – or is it? At the Update Refresher Internal Medicine, the two cardiologists from the Stadtspital Triemli Prof. Dr. med. Franz Eberli and PD Dr. med. David Kurz discussed news and views from current…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From carbohydrates, proteins and fats The importance of nutrition in sports Athletic performance is the result of the interaction of numerous factors, similar to a mosaic or a puzzle. The overall picture is only correct if all the bricks or parts…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Update Refresher General Internal Medicine Tips and tricks for gastroenterological issues At the Update Refresher General Internal Medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for various gastroenterological diseases were discussed. Among other things, the common clinical pictures of chronic constipation and diarrhea were…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Calcium and vitamin D3 substitution Which patient groups benefit? There is currently insufficient evidence to support calcium substitution in the healthy general population for primary prevention of osteoporosis. Although a small increase in bone density was measured densitometrically, no…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated 1st Swiss Heart Day The 24/7 society makes us tired and fat The 1st Swiss Heart Day was held in Zurich-Oerlikon in November. As part of the scientific program, representatives of various disciplines discussed current topics in cardiology. Why is Western society…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Lifestyle and psoriasis Influences of stress and nutrition Psoriasis sufferers have an increased risk of affective disorders. Accordingly, they should be asked about depression, anxiety, and problematic coping with illness such as social avoidance behavior and alcohol abuse.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Overweight and sport How can you improve your energy balance? The Federal Statistical Office is merciless! The publication released by the FSO at the end of 2014, based on the Swiss Health Survey conducted every five years, makes it clear:…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Annual meeting of the SGAD Gut, heart and hormones – do they influence the risk of depression? On April 16, 2015, the annual symposium of the Swiss Society for Anxiety Disorders and Depression (SGAD) took place for the sixth time. The connections between depression and organic diseases…
