This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such...… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Eosinophilic esophagitis EoE rarely occurs in isolation Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is still inadequately treated in terms of its association with other type 2 inflammatory diseases (T2). Italian researchers attempted to close this gap. Their conclusion: In EoE...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic insomnia in adults: Guideline recommendations CBT-i as first choice – pharmacotherapy as secondary intervention Sleep disorders are often associated with pronounced daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and increased feelings of stress. Diagnosis is generally based on the clinical history; if necessary, an actigraphy or polysomnigraphy...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute sinusitis: real-world study on first-line therapy Focusing on a rational therapeutic approach beyond antibiotics A retrospective cohort study published in 2024 analyzed data from patients with acute sinusitis in routine care. On the one hand, it was found that over 70% of patients received...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cochlear implants New insights at the interface of high-tech and sensory cells In Switzerland, around 5,000 people are currently fitted with cochlear implants – and the trend is rising, particularly in the over-65 age group, according to data from the Swiss Cochlear...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Casuistry 63-year-old with tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica This case study concerns an elderly patient who was admitted to hospital due to a cough with bloody sputum. After lengthy investigations, a diagnosis of tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica was made. This...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Esophageal stenosis and atresia Magnet enables anastomosis and recanalization Endoscopic balloon dilatation and stent implantation are common treatment methods for narrowing of the digestive tract. However, this conventional endoscopic therapy has limited efficacy in the treatment of refractory esophageal...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Evidence, effectiveness and practical implications Medicinal plants for allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is an immunologically mediated disease that occurs frequently worldwide and is caused by a type I hypersensitivity reaction (IgE-mediated) to allergenic substances. The clinical symptoms mainly include rhinorrhea...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Study on tinnitus in everyday practice ENT specialists rely on Ginkgo biloba A retrospective cohort study published in 2024 analyzed how frequently ENT specialists prescribed ginkgo biloba extract, systemic corticosteroids or pentoxifylline to patients with newly diagnosed tinnitus. The analysis was based...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections in children In which cases is antibiotic treatment obsolete? Nowadays, the motto is that antibiotics should be carefully considered. Although true scarlet fever, for example, requires antibiotic treatment, many other respiratory diseases may not require it. In addition to...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report KID syndrome – a rare ectodermal dysplasia Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome (KID) is a very rare genodermatosis. The main symptoms include ichthyosiform scaling of the skin, hyperkeratosis of the palms, sensory deafness and keratitis. Typical complications are severe skin...…
