This content is machine translated Thyroid nodule Ultrasound guided thermal ablation Various methods of tissue ablation using thermal effects, thermoablation, have been used in routine clinical practice since the 1970s. Thermoablation is an alternative therapy for benign symptomatic thyroid nodules and… CME-Test
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Kidney cancer Palliative systemic therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common malignant disease of the kidney. There are currently no established predictive biomarkers to guide palliative therapy with checkpoint inhibitors (CPI), tyrosine kinase… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pulmonary complaints – dyspnea The spectrum of possible causes of dyspnea is broad. In addition to X-ray imaging in two planes, high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT) and angio-CT are imaging procedures available for diagnostic localization,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Skin cancer risk factors and risk scores – an update A review article published in the journal Cancer in 2024 discusses the current state of research on risk factors for the three most common types of skin cancer and highlights…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Polycythaemia vera Reduce the risk of thrombosis, increase the chance of survival If the formation of new blood cells in the bone marrow is disturbed, a rare form of chronic blood cancer may be the cause. Hyperproliferation of the three cell series…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma Problems and opportunities in therapy highlighted in more detail One of the most important decisions that must be made at the beginning of a symptomatic myeloma is the appropriate therapy. While not yet curable, a number of good options…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Cannabinoids in cancer: new ASCO guideline Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published new guidelines for the use of cannabinoids in adults with cancer. Studies have shown that preparations containing cannabinoids can effectively alleviate…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-small cell lung cancer Risk-adapted screening and treatment management Non-small cell lung carcinomas are the most common malignant tumors of the lung. 70–80% of all lung tumors can be assigned to this histology. A distinction can now be made…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Urology Bladder cancer and co. – the latest findings from research The EAU’s annual conference is the largest urological event with thousands of healthcare professionals. In a four-day program, lectures, case discussions and debates were presented as well as live surgeries.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Equal opportunities Health under consideration of various parameters According to the Swiss Federal Constitution (Art. 2 para. 3 BV), the Swiss Confederation ensures the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens. Switzerland has an exemplary healthcare system…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gynecological oncology Current study results offer a chance of improved survival The Society of Gynecologic Oncology ‘s annual meeting on women’s cancer is an important medical event for ovarian and endometrial diseases. The clinical presentations at SGO provide practice-changing updates and…
