This content is machine translated Pleural mesothelioma Development, diagnosis and treatment of the aggressive tumor Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor originating in the pleura. Patients have a short life expectancy after diagnosis, partly due to the limited treatment options. Exposure to asbestos fibers… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gender differences in asthma Men have it better again It is known that the clinical picture of asthma can vary depending on gender. However, how exactly this affects the severity of symptoms, the function of large and small airways,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated RSV-related COPD exacerbations Combination of test methods could increase diagnosis rate Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is increasingly recognized as a major pathogen in frail older adults and a cause of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although there are studies...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated RSV in immunosuppression and transplantation Risk for HSCT and SOT recipients Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is primarily known for its high burden of disease in infants and young children, it is increasingly recognized as an important cause of severe respiratory…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case report extrapulmonary tuberculosis Watch out for signs of infection in immunocompromised patients The majority of cases of tuberculosis (TB) affect the lungs, but around 20% of active cases are extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which can affect any part of the human body, including…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 Moderate to low reduction in the incidence of infection COVID-19 vaccination recommendations focus on healthcare workers ( HCWs), as they are increasingly exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and play a crucial role in the functioning of healthcare systems. However, the evidence…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Climate-conscious regulations Implementation for inhalants in practice The climate crisis is the greatest threat to human health. This statement, repeated by many national and international organizations, is of central importance when it comes to clarifying the role… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rheumatologic overlap syndrome When RA, SSc and SLE strike together Overlap syndromes, which include systemic scleroderma (SSc), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are rare. When the symptoms of the three autoimmune diseases occur simultaneously, this overlap poses…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Treatment of Legionnaires' disease Findings from the Swiss LEGIO multicenter study The number of Legionnaires’ disease cases has been rising in Switzerland since the turn of the millennium. Prompt initiation of targeted antibiotic treatment can reduce mortality and antibiotic-related side effects…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pulmonary complaints – Pneumothorax Pneumothorax is the term used to describe the entry of air into the pleural cavity. There are many different causes. Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening complication. X-rays and computer tomography…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated RSV infection and heart failure Increased stress even in middle age RSV infection is associated with hospitalizations and deaths in adults with cardiovascular and respiratory disease. However, most studies have focused on the association in the older population; less is known…
