This content is machine translated Thrombophilia Antiphospholipid syndrome – an update. The systemic autoimmune disease APS (antiphospholipid syndrome) is mainly characterized by thrombotic manifestations. As acquired thrombophilia, variable drug thromboprophylaxis is indicated.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Neuroendocrine neoplasms An entity in transition Neuroendocrine neoplasms are usually sporadic and often originate in the gastroenteropancreatic space. They are usually diagnosed incidentally, as they are often non-functional. Therefore, in most cases it is an already…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Hope for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and invasive residual disease If complete remission cannot be achieved in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer despite exhausting current treatment options, the risk of recurrence is high. Results from an open-label phase III trial…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cancer in young adults Between chair and bench The treatment of adolescents and young adults who develop cancer falls into a “skills gap” between pediatric oncology and adult oncology. Patients are at high risk for late complications. Therefore,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Skin cancer Immunotherapy of malignant melanoma Experts provided information on the current status of combination immunotherapy, adjuvant immune checkpoint blockade and long-term survival after PD-1 inhibitor therapy in the course of two satellite symposia at the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology The importance of certification-relevant stress screenings Psycho-oncological support needs do not necessarily think of themselves in terms of patient distress. A sensitive and step-by-step approach is therefore indicated in order to uncover possible ambivalences.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated ASH in San Diego Pioneering study data on diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Among other things, new findings on the therapy of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma were presented. The phase III FLYER trial compared standard therapy (6xR-CHOP) with treatment reduced by two cycles…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated FOMF Internal Medicine Zurich Latest news on diagnostics and therapy of thyroid diseases What should be clarified in case of abnormal TSH values? Is there subclinical or manifest thyroid dysfunction? In which cases is an antibody determination or scintigraphy necessary? These and other…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Video advanced training St. Claraspital Gastroforum HCC: Interventional radiological therapy options. “Interventional surgery has more to offer than ‘just‘ ablation” is how Prof. Dr. med. Martin Hoffmann, Head of Radiology and Head of the Cross Section Department at St. Claraspital, Basel,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tumor pain Pandora’s Box – Opportunities and Dangers of Pain Therapy Pain management in tumor patients has become more complex in recent years. The WHO staging scheme has since undergone various modifications. In addition to medications, psychological interventions and physical therapy…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Bone metastases in breast carcinoma Pain, fractures, and what to do about them Bone metastases in breast carcinoma are common. So-called bone-modifying agents (bisphosphonates, denosumab) are combined with system therapy. They significantly reduce “skeletal-related events.”
