This content is machine translated Psychotropic drugs with high dependence potential Inadequate prescribing practices come with far-reaching implications A retrospective UK study analyzed the additional healthcare costs attributable to inadequate prescribing practices. As data from Switzerland show, among other things, the prescription prevalence of benzodiazepines in patients in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cosmetic dermatology Topical anti-aging strategies The first pillar of anti-aging in dermatology is prevention. For this purpose, protection against UV radiation and the use of antioxidants are important measures. In second place are correction and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Obesity Sustainable weight reduction with the help of new therapy options Eat less, move more – obese patients know these recommendations well. However, the implementation is anything but simple. And even if weight loss does occur, the dreaded rebound effect undoes…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis using antibody therapy Patients with frequent migraine attacks in particular benefit Migraine is the most common severe headache that prompts patients to see a primary care physician. The suffering of those affected is often considerable. For several years, a new group…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Effective therapy management with the aid of fixed combinations Fixed combinations can simplify the therapy management of hypertension and improve adherence – these are statements that are now generally accepted. Accordingly, the administration of fixed combinations is also recommended…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Smoking Ban on tobacco advertising to protect children and young people More than a quarter of all Swiss people smoke. Although most people are aware that tobacco use can be associated with major limitations to their health. But quitting smoking is…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Now cash-registered and available in Switzerland Highly effective herpes zoster vaccine approved The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and the Swiss Federal Commission for Immunization Questions (EKIF) recommend vaccination against herpes zoster with the new recombinant inactivated vaccine consisting of the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Early summer meningoencephalitis TBE vaccination recommended at risk of exposure With the arrival of spring and milder temperatures, more people are spending leisure time outside again. At the same time, one should not forget the danger from tick bites. In…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Long Covid With holistic treatment and patience back to normal everyday life Even after a mild covid infection, prolonged symptoms can occur that significantly limit those affected. There are an increasing number of clinical facilities that offer specialized consultations and programs. The…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated New S3 guideline Clear focus on primary allergy prevention When it comes to allergy prevention, what are the priorities for supplemental feeding? How should the administration of cow’s milk-based formula be evaluated? Are supplements a reliable preventive measure? And…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated New job profiles in family practice Modern division of tasks between MPK, APN and primary care physician/physician Primary care physicians face some challenges. The number of very old, multimorbid patients with complex psychosocial and nursing needs is increasing. Many family physicians will retire in the next few… CME-Test
