This content is machine translated Rare and genetic skin diseases “Think out of the box” Rare diseases in Switzerland are defined by a prevalence of less than 1:2000**. There are over 1000 recognized rare skin diseases in dermatology. The “RareSkinCH” network connects reference centers and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Fibrosis (FIB)-4 score Screening at-risk patients for NAFLD Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the predominant cause of chronic liver disease. The FIB-4 score can be used to identify at-risk patients with NAFLD and, if necessary, refer them…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Equal opportunities Health under consideration of various parameters According to the Swiss Federal Constitution (Art. 2 para. 3 BV), the Swiss Confederation ensures the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens. Switzerland has an exemplary healthcare system…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Practice Management Improved quality of care aims for satisfied patients One of the main components of being a doctor is to provide the best possible care to patients. The quality of services in Switzerland does not need to hide in… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Narcotics Recognition of harm reduction in the United Nations Commission Switzerland took part in the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, of which it is a member for the period 2022-2025. The meeting ended with the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Phototherapy in dermatology Still an important treatment modality The drug treatment options for many chronic inflammatory dermatoses have improved enormously in recent years. And yet light therapy has a firm place in the therapeutic landscapeand should also be…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Opioids in pain medicine Balancing act between symptom relief and addiction Although there are currently no signs of an opioid crisis in Europe as in North America, the prescription of opioids has also risen sharply in Switzerland over the past twenty…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Addiction prevention Swiss addiction panorama reveals: More young people clearly at risk The mental health of teenagers and young adults has deteriorated overall, and not just since the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the prevalence of drug use among young people…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rare Disease Day 2024 “Think of zebras when you hear hooves clattering” This quote goes back to the US-American physician Th. E. Woodward and is considered a metaphor for the diagnosis of rare diseases. International Rare Disease Day traditionally takes place on…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Organ Donation New hope: peak in organ donations in 2023 Last year, 200 people became organ donors after their death, more than ever before. The number of people who received an organ also reached an all-time high: 675 people received…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated "smarter medicine – Choosing Wisely Switzerland" Top 5 list for the field of angiology The Swiss Society of Angiology advises against long-term use of aspirin in patients with no evidence of cardiovascular disease. This makes a clear statement on this controversial topic. The remaining…
