This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 infection How long does the vaccination protection last? According to the current state of studies, the question of the duration of vaccination protection cannot be answered in a blanket manner, but varies depending on vulnerability characteristics such as…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Corona vaccination Vaccination interval for convalescents All persons with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection are recommended to receive Covid-19 vaccination starting at four weeks (minimal interval) and within three months of infection with a single dose of vaccine,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Swiss vaccination campaign Vaccination recommendation for all 12-15 year olds Based on current data, EKIF and BAG conclude the following: vaccination is recommended for all adolescents aged 12-15 years to protect against common mild and very rare severe covid-19 disease.…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Optimal therapy of hypertension in practice After a confirmed diagnosis of arterial hypertension, one should assess the severity, overall cardiovascular risk, and any organ damage present. First-line antihypertensives are RAAS blockers alone or combined with Ca… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Skin cancer prevention Sort out sunscreens from the previous year for optimal UV protection Beautiful, warm summer weather attracts people outside. While moderate sun exposure can be beneficial to health, prolonged sunbathing should be avoided. The benefits of sunscreens are undisputed, with recent evidence…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Digital medicine App for healthcare professionals supports diabetes therapy Therapy management of type 2 diabetes is complex – for both physician and patient. More and more treatment approaches are entering the market with increasingly specific requirements and outcomes. What…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Uniform financing of outpatient and inpatient services Will the rope pulling soon come to an end? Back in 2009, the parliamentary initiative “Financing healthcare services from a single source” was submitted – and supported by virtually all players in the healthcare sector. However, little has changed…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lynch syndrome From suspicion to proper management Lynch syndrome, also known as HNPCC (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), is the most common inherited cause of colorectal cancer worldwide. In addition to preventive surgery, aspirin is also used for…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Palliative care in geriatrics Talk to patients and relatives! One of the most common complaints in very elderly patients in need of care is dyspnea. Pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological options are available to provide relief to sufferers. However,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Teledermatology: new S2k guideline Evidence-based consensus recommendations for everyday clinical practice Teledermatology has gained increasing importance in German-speaking countries as well as internationally. As a strongly visual subject, dermatology is very well suited for telemedicine applications. The S2k guideline creates a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Statistics in 5 minutes What was that again about the p-value? The oncology community is flooded with new data and study results on a daily basis. And one is omnipresent: the p-value. To escape its spell and at the same time…
