This content is machine translated New therapy study Ruxolitinib against strong inflammatory response Ruxolitinib has been used to treat myeloid diseases of the bone marrow. Experts from the Department of Internal Medicine III at Ulm University Hospital (Germany) are now investigating how corona…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated CORIMUNO-TOCI Study Significant COVID-19 improvement with tocilizumab. In patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, an immune-mediated “cytokine storm” is thought to lead to acute respiratory failure and death. The CORIMUNO-19 platform was rapidly developed and established to evaluate the…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated 2019-nCoV Over 60 approved clinical trials in Switzerland A list of clinical trials currently conducted in Swiss hospitals is available on the website of the Swiss Association of Research Ethics Committees.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Peripheral cryobiopsy Invasive diagnosis of diffuse parenchymatous lung disease. Histologic diagnosis is sometimes necessary for the differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as one of the most common forms of idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis. In the event that invasive…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Treatment strategies in metastatic ALK-positive and ROS1-positive NSCLC. The therapy of ALK-positive or ROS1-positive NSCLC has evolved greatly in recent years with the availability of various ALK or ROS1 inhibitors. This CME will summarize and discuss the current…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pelargonium sidoides Proven symptom relief for respiratory diseases Due to antiviral, antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects, Pelargonium extract has been shown to be an effective adjuvant treatment option for acute bronchitis and COPD. The herbal preparation is well tolerated…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Online training Swiss Oncology in Motion Module: COVID-19 and oncology patients There are no evidence-based recommendations for the management of tumor patients in corona crisis. The procedure is based worldwide on rational considerations and analogies. Through careful observations and exchange of… CME-Test
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Letter to the editor He who seeks (more) finds The number of new infections is a key indicator of a possible easing of the lockdown – it just needs to be interpreted correctly.
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Internal thoracoscopy Safe procedure with high diagnostic rate The pleura is involved in approximately 30% of all diseases affecting the respiratory system. This is often characterized by the appearance of an effusion. The total incidence of pleural effusions…
