This content is machine translated Case Study: Secondary Pseudohypoaldosteronism Severe electrolyte imbalances and nonspecific symptoms in an infant The pediatric patient was admitted to the hospital on several occasions with feeding difficulties, vomiting, severe dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. During his second hospitalization, he was in critical condition. The...…
View Post 27 min This content is machine translated Across All Types of Cancer Four-Legged Medical Assistants – Therapy Dogs in Clinical Settings Animal-assisted interventions are becoming increasingly important in oncology, palliative care, and pediatrics, as they promote emotional stability, a sense of connection, and psychosocial relief. Swiss hospitals such as those in...… CME-Test
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Swiss Immunization Schedule 2026 RSV Prevention in Newborns: Maternal Vaccination or Antibodies The Swiss Immunization Schedule 2026 offers two equivalent options for protecting infants against the respiratory syncytial virus during their first season: passive immunization of the child with a long-acting monoclonal...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Sjögren's Syndrome in Early Childhood Children often develop lymphomas To date, there has been limited knowledge regarding the clinical features of pediatric Sjögren’s syndrome and its impact on quality of life. Because it is rare, it is often diagnosed...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 2026 Vaccination Schedule: Important Changes Updated Recommendations on Pneumococcal Disease and RSV Competent medical counseling can help promote acceptance of vaccinations. To this end, it is crucial to always have the most up-to-date information. The current immunization schedule includes several relevant changes...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Osgood-Schlatter Disease Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Typical symptoms of this osteochondrosis and inflammation of the tibial tuberosity include stress-related symptoms in young athletes. Children between the ages of 10 and 15 are most commonly affected. Symptoms...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Type 1 Diabetes: A New Disease-Modifying Treatment Approach Slowing the loss of β-cell function and delaying the progression of the disease Type 1 diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder among children and adolescents. The clinical manifestation of type 1 diabetes is preceded by presymptomatic islet cell autoimmunity, which can be...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Early Detection and Targeted Treatment in an Interdisciplinary Setting Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common autoimmune disease in childhood—the incidence among children under 16 is approximately 1 in 1,000. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment remain a challenge. As...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case study Orofacial Manifestations of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a rare genetic disorder primarily caused by deletions or structural changes in chromosome 22q13. In a publication from 2025, De Falco et al. described the first documented...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Epidermolysis bullosa Promoting Wound Healing with Gene Therapies and Birch Bark Extract Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) requires an interdisciplinary management approach tailored to the diagnosed EB subtype. Recently, new therapeutic approaches have been approved to improve symptomatic treatment. While a gel formulation containing...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Pediatric Retinoblastoma The Tumor Microenvironment and Modern Eye-Sparing Therapies Retinoblastoma is considered the prototypical pediatric tumor, whose biology is closely linked to the development of immature retinal tissue. New molecular and immunological findings show that the tumor microenvironment is...…
