This content is machine translated Biosimilars Exchange with reference preparations possible without problems Biosimilars are inexpensive imitation drugs of expensive biological drugs. Now, Swissmedic has confirmed that the two types of drugs are comparable in terms of efficacy and safety. The Federal Office…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Menthacarin for functional digestive disorders New secondary analysis confirms effective symptom relief Functional gastrointestinal disorders are defined by Rome-IV as disorders of gut-brain interaction. Dyspeptic symptoms are often accompanied by typical irritable bowel symptoms, such as irregular bowel movements and flatulence. A…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Measures after a stroke Effects of a Ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive functions. Given the high incidence of stroke events and subsequent cognitive impairment, there is a great need for new therapeutic options that can be used in early post-stroke phases. A randomized…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Functional heart complaints Hawthorn extract to improve the state of mind In everyday practice, palpitations, thoracic symptoms, decreased performance, and dyspnea are the most common functional cardiac complaints. After exclusion of prognostically relevant clinical pictures, the question arises as to the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Long-Covid “Brain Fog” – Case series with Ginkgo biloba shows encouraging results A team led by the neurologist and psychiatrist Prim. Univ.-Doz. Dr. Udo Zifko conducted a case series at the neurological Post-Covid Outpatient Clinic headed by him. In patients suffering from…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Nervous complaints Keeping inner restlessness at bay with plant power Herbal medicines can help to find inner peace, lighten the mood and release anxiety. Traditional Heilplants, which are said to have a calming effect, are for example, valerian, lemon balm and lavender.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome High “Burden of Disease” – better quality of life as a therapeutic goal In particular, IBS patients with predominant diarrhea suffer from a high burden of disease. This is shown, among other things, by a large international survey study conducted by a Swedish…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral effect of Echinacea purpura – new study data Echinacea purpurea extract shows significant antiviral activity and reduces the risk of viral respiratory infections, including SARS-CoV-2, according to several studies. By significantly reducing viral load in infected individuals, the…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Interview: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. sc. nat. Heinz Läubli Promoting collaboration – at all levels Recently, Prof. Dr. Dr. Heinz Läubli, Head Physician for Oncology at the University Hospital Basel, received this year’s Annemarie Karrasch Research Award of the Basel Research Foundation propatient. Läubli’s research…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Anxiety and sleep disorders Phytotherapeutic agent has no effect on driving ability Anxiety and sleep disorders are common and are associated with a reduced quality of life. Sedatives such as benzodiazepines have anxiolytic effects but impair driving ability. This is associated with…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Lavandula angustifolia Treatment alternative to synthetic psychotropic drugs Anxiety, sleep disorders, and depressive symptoms can cause great distress if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to take therapeutic measures even in the case of minor complaints. Many patients…
