This content is machine translated Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in general practice – screening and treatment The diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) seems to be on the rise and appears remarkably frequently in TV documentaries and audio podcasts. However, it remains unclear whether ADHD… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Anti-dementia drugs Insight into everyday care in Switzerland The proportion of anti-dementia drugs used varies according to age. While ginkgo biloba predominates up to the age of 70, cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are used comparatively more from the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Improved adherence increases the treatment outcome Patients with schizophrenia are dependent on treatment with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives. However, adherence often leaves much to be desired. Many sufferers suffer from a reduced…
View Post 18 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy Seizures after a stroke: when to treat, for how long and with what? Acute symptomatic post-stroke seizures generally do not require long-term therapy and the current recommended time limit in guidelines to differentiate epilepsy after stroke is 7 days. Validated tools, such as… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe acne Isotretinoin in what dosage? Treatment with oral isotretinoin reduces sebum production and has proven to be very effective for moderate to severe acne. Guidelines provide information on the dosage range, although there is room…
View Post 19 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy Seizures after a stroke: when to treat, for how long and with what? Acute symptomatic post-stroke seizures generally do not require long-term therapy and the current recommended time limit in guidelines to differentiate epilepsy after stroke is 7 days. Validated tools, such as… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Type 1 diabetes Baricitinib helps beta cells Baricitinib, a JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor, is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, alopecia areata or severe coronavirus disease. Doctors in Australia have also investigated whether the drug could preserve…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Risk management for diabetes and severe mental illness Critically question statin prescribing in patients with T2D and SMI Differences in mental health outcomes in diabetic patients with concomitant severe mental illness are often associated, at least in part, with suboptimal cardiovascular risk monitoring. A Dutch-Scottish research group investigated…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Journal Club: Atopic dermatitis Modern systems therapy – status quo and prospects The therapeutic landscape for atopic dermatitis is changing. New findings have made it possible to develop modern treatment options that selectively target inflammatory signaling pathways. There are currently two modern…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Tumor breakthrough pain Quick help for a troublesome side effect Hardly any patients report it, but many suffer from it: Tumor breakthrough pain. The sudden attacks of pain are a psychological and physical burden for those affected, which severely restricts…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sponsored Content: United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) 2023 Risankizumab demonstrates superiority compared to ustekinumab in Crohn’s disease [1] Data from the current SEQUENCE study was presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW), which took place from October 14 to 17, 2023, and has since been published [1,2].…
