This content is machine translated Palliative care When the end is near: support for patients in terminal situations A life-affirming attitude without excluding dying is one of the principles of palliative care. It focuses on improving the quality of life of people who are taking their last steps…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cold and flu Seasonality of respiratory viral infections. The changes in temperature and humidity typical of the cold season are associated with an increase in respiratory viral infections. For respiratory infection control, consistent hygiene and a healthy lifestyle…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Burnout and depression Effects of the pandemic exacerbate psychological strain on physicians Burnout and depression are two conditions that physicians are having to deal with more and more frequently. Not only with the patients, but above all with themselves. Public opinion and…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic EMA reviews first COVID-19 vaccine candidate AZD1222, a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is under rolling review by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Tobacco cessation The only Vare against nicotine addiction The patient’s struggle with self and nicotine addiction continues to challenge both sufferers and treatment providers. What options are effective for staying “clean” in the long run? American scientists have…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Current guidelines recommend exercise even for cardiovascular disease Obesity and physical inactivity are two challenges that are becoming more prevalent. Therefore, current guidelines recommend regular exercise not only as a preventative measure against heart disease, but also for…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Influence the course of healing in a targeted manner by deciphering biochemical processes The interdisciplinary research project “Skintegrity” has succeeded in developing a new method for measuring the biomechanical properties of healing tissue in vivo. In addition to the role of Activin A…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Burnout Pull the emergency brake in good time before the soul and body go on strike The profession of a doctor entails a high level of responsibility for the patient. This requires a stable constitution – both physically and mentally. But the workload is heavy, and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2020 Practical vaccination recommendations at a glance With the exception of an extension of the recommendation of pneumococcal vaccination to persons with celiac disease and a separate chapter on the topic of information and requirements for the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Contact eczema Causes and prevention at work Occupational eczema is one of the most common occupational diseases in Switzerland and neighboring countries. With around 450 new cases per year, they account for almost 20% of recognized occupational…
