This content is machine translated Rare diseases Donnai-Barrow syndrome This very rare syndrome is caused by mutations in the LRP2 gene, which codes for megalin, and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by craniofacial features…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Presbycusis Recognizing and treating age-related hearing loss Hearing loss in the high frequency range occurs with increasing age. Due to its gradual progression, hearing loss often goes unnoticed for a long time. There is evidence that untreated…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Cogan syndrome – a clinical challenge The disease was first described in 1945 by the US physician David Glendering Cogan. The physician noticed a clear hearing loss in combination with keratitis. The exact causes are unclear,…
View Post 26 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Fitness to drive with OSAS The biggest enemy of fitness to drive – from a sleep medicine perspective – is sleepiness. The most common underlying cause is obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). “Drowsiness: greater traffic… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) Th2 inflammation plays a central role EoE is now considered a type 2-mediated immune disease that is often associated with atopic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma and food allergies. In addition to acid blockers (PPI)…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Ginkgo biloba extract promotes dual-task gait safety Many older people with MCI have reduced gait stability. It has been shown that improved dual tasking during walking significantly reduces the risk of falling. An exploratory study was conducted…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis AIT reduces nasal sprays – temporarily Allergic rhinitis (AR) has a considerable impact on patients’ daily functioning and significantly restricts their quality of life. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only causal option to significantly reduce the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lichen planus mucosae Thinking outside the box Oral lichen planus is the most common oral mucosal disease. The therapy aims to prevent inflammation and pain. Since 2011, there has been an interdisciplinary stomatology consultation at Inselspital Bern,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age When the carousel in the head does not stand still Dizziness in old age is one of the main geriatric problems and is more than just a condition. Therefore, it should be treated quickly and effectively to prevent falls and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) Criteria-driven use of biologics Typical symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) are obstructed nasal breathing, secretions, facial pain and olfactory disturbances. If adequate therapy is not provided, there is a risk of…
