This content is machine translated Quitting smoking reduces cardiovascular risks Offer professional support About 40% of smokers develop cardiovascular diseases. The risk is particularly high among people with high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol levels. According to the Federal Office of Public Health...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Modern asthma therapies New data on biologics and triple therapy The treatment of severe asthma is increasingly moving towards individualized and low-steroid treatment concepts. Current developments in biologics and modern inhaled therapy strategies were highlighted at the DGP Congress 2026....…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Long COVID/Fatigue Clinic An Innovative Approach: Neuroplasticity and Predictive Processing At the University Hospital of Basel (USB), a promising neuroplastic therapeutic approach is being tested as part of the fatigue clinic. Based on the fundamental assumption that while fatigue and...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Geriatric Small-Cell Lung Cancer Therapeutic Challenges Small-cell lung cancer remains one of the most aggressive types of cancer, particularly among older adults. New molecular insights and modern therapies offer new possibilities, but require careful consideration of...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Adherence and management in asthma and COPD Better to listen to the pharmacist Pharmaceutical care has become an important part of the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is evidence for its role in improving adherence, optimizing pharmacotherapy and...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Asthma in Adults: Bronchodilation and Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Remodeling can be counteracted through a proactive treatment strategy If certain key, evidence-based principles are followed, remission is now an achievable goal in asthma treatment. First, it is recommended to routinely supplement spirometry with a blood test to measure...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Bronchiolitis obliterans Out of shape even without popcorn Post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) develops in childhood and is characterized by irreversible airway obstruction and persistent impairment of lung function. Although it is known that exercise capacity may be impaired,...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pneumology – tracheal and bronchial calcifications Tracheal and bronchial calcifications are based on imaging findings that can indicate various underlying diseases. Those affected often suffer from a chronic cough. The diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pre-acclimatization on Mount Everest Exploring the physiological limits Traditionally, a period of six to nine weeks is planned for an Everest expedition. This established practice was called into question in 2025 when five British mountaineers climbed Everest in...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sarcoidosis New options from JAKi to mTOR Despite decades of clinical experience, the treatment of sarcoidosis remains a challenge. Although established treatment strategies such as corticosteroids, methotrexate or TNF-alpha blockers are available, the options are limited, particularly...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Bronchiectasis New strategies against neutrophilic inflammation While bronchiectasis has long been regarded primarily as a consequence of chronic infections, neutrophilic inflammation is increasingly coming into focus as a key driver of progression and exacerbations. This is...…
