This content is machine translated Sleep, anxiety, epilepsy, gynecology Valerian – not only to calm down The anti-anxiety effect of valerian is known since ancient times. Studies nowadays confirm this effect and show further potentials for PMS and hot flashes.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Polymedication and multimorbidity in old age. What can we improve in everyday life? Various lists provide information on potentially sensitive substances in the geriatric population. Regardless of this, a regular review of indication, dosage, dosage form and risk/benefit of medications is indicated.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated VZI Symposium 2018 in Zurich Beware of “hooking” patients The wave of opioid prescriptions in the U.S., but also in Switzerland, has problematic consequences. Among other things, the preparations can be highly addictive. So what does responsible use of…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Therapy approaches Mind-expanding substances as new possibilities for therapy Affective disorders and stress-related illnesses are an increasing global health care challenge with rising socioeconomic costs. A considerable proportion of patients do not respond or respond only temporarily to the…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated SGPP Annual Congress 2017 - Keynote The Future of Psychopharmacology The progress of psychopharmacology over the last 50 years and the challenges of the next 50 years in the field: Professor Nutt elaborates on the place this discipline will take…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 15th Annual Meeting of the SGAMSP in Wil “Primum non nocere” – On the safe use of medicines Drug safety is about research before and after approval of a drug, knowledge of physicians and special patient groups, but also about integration of technology into everyday hospital life. Medication…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Depression in adults St. John’s wort and SSRIs The efficacy of St. John’s wort preparations for the treatment of mild and moderate major depression has been compared on several occasions with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). St. John’s…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer Complementary medicine for side effects of antihormonal treatment Numerous studies have been published regarding new options for complementary medicine treatment for side effects of antihormonal therapies. Some of the affected patients may benefit from complementary medicine treatment options.…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Trends in cosmetics A critical view Cosmetic products are substances or mixtures for external use on the human body. The variety of products with surprising claims is large. A critical review is indicated.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Doping phenomenon The role of the doctor In the age of sporting superlatives, doping is always topical. Implementation often requires in-depth biological, and in some cases medical, expertise. The question arises to what extent physicians are involved…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated East Switzerland Emergency Symposium, St. Gallen Drug interactions – when does it get dangerous? Drug interactions can end dangerously. Family physicians in particular have a lot to do with multimorbid elderly patients. Interactions of the most common drugs should therefore be known.
