This content is machine translated Dermatomyositis Auto-antibodies are diagnostically and prognostically significant In addition to history, clinical examination and imaging, the determination of antibodies is an important method for the diagnosis of dermatomyositis as well as a prognostic clue. Several specific antibodies…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-resectable BRAF-mutated melanoma Update COLUMBUS study: BRAF/MEK inhibition has long-lasting effect For almost two years, an effective therapeutic option has been available for patients with non-resectable or metastatic BRAFV600-mutated melanoma with the combination of encorafenib plus binimetinib. An analysis of the…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sideropenia Iron deficiency in the oncological patient Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common deficiency disease. In Europe, the prevalence is 5-10% and is one of the most common causes of anemia, accounting for about 50%. An…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Non-resectable melanoma New triple therapy improves progression-free survival Both protein kinase inhibitors and ipilimumab/nivolumab combined have better efficacy than their respective monotherapies in patients with non-resectable melanoma. This has been known for some time. An interesting new approach…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Multiple Myeloma Focus on symptom control – treatment options at a glance One of the most important decisions that must be made at the onset of symptomatic myeloma is that of adequate therapy. While not yet curable, a number of good options…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Mammary tumors of the male Malignancies of the male breast are very rare. In case of a suspected diagnosis, a careful clarification of clinical symptoms and anamnestic data is very important. Information sharing with the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pain Medicine Challenges and possibilities of therapy with cannabinoids Cannabinoids are becoming increasingly important in medicine. First used to treat nausea and loss of appetite in tumor and HIV patients, they are increasingly being used in certain nephropathies, multiple…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Small cell lung carcinoma Regulatory extension for durvalumab Durvalumab was approved EU-wide in combination with chemotherapy of etoposide plus either cisplatin or carboplatin followed by durvalumab maintenance therapy for the first-line treatment of adults with advanced-stage small cell…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Skin carcinomas of the head and neck Tips and tricks for the surgical procedure Prior to reconstruction, the detected skin lesions should always be examined histologically. There are a number of things to consider during a surgical procedure, including adequate instrumentation and consideration of…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder A challenge even in times of immune checkpoint inhibitors Urothelial carcinoma accounts for 90% of urinary bladder tumors. Every year, 1250 people in Switzerland contract the disease – predominantly older men. Standard treatment is cisplatin-containing chemotherapy. Immunotherapy is playing…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pediatric Oncology No cancer like any other: when life stops Cancer in childhood and adolescence places special demands on both those affected and the physicians treating them. Specialized, interdisciplinary centers therefore work closely in defined infrastructures to ensure the survival…
