This content is machine translated Treatment of relatives Family members and close relatives as patients Physicians are often asked by relatives and acquaintances for opinions, assessments and treatments. In doing so, however, they often enter an ethical gray area insidiously and unnoticed. The transition from… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2021 Basic vaccinations for young children – essential even in corona times Recently, the Swiss Vaccination Plan 2021 was published. It is extremely important to continue to receive all recommended vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. If basic immunizations are neglected, there is…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Conversational Communication is the key to adherence It is not always the physician’s clinical experience that counts. Patient satisfaction and especially adherence depend critically on the doctor-patient conversation. Bridges can be built here. CME-Test
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Digital support options for treatment The terms atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis stand for a global skin disease, with children and adolescents being the most frequently affected. In 2020, a systematic review included… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Telemedicine Computer model creates heart twin and supports therapy management Technical support is becoming increasingly important in diagnostics and therapy. Opportunities are also advancing in cardiology. Mathematical image processing can now be used to create a digital twin of the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Security of supply Leveraging healthcare resources The pandemic has made us aware of the central role that healthcare can abruptly assume. It is therefore essential to ensure security of supply and to exploit all resources accordingly.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis: sublingual specific immunotherapy Allergen extracts melt under the tongue Allergen-specific immunotherapy is currently the only causal therapy for the treatment of immediate-type allergies such as allergic rhinitis. In contrast to symptomatic therapies, the goal is to achieve sustained immunological…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) Do not miss tick vaccination The season when ticks are particularly active begins in March and ends in November, depending on weather conditions. In the context of the corona pandemic and the associated standoff rules,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Swiss Association against Osteoporosis (SVGO) Toolbox for osteoporosis management: update of recommendations. Osteoporosis is a wide-ranging health problem, but there are a variety of preventive and therapeutic options available today. Early detection and risk stratification are important prerequisites for patient-adapted prevention and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Blood pressure and lipid management Effects of effective therapy on cardiovascular health. A major factor in the development of atherosclerotic-related cardiovascular disease is the retention and accumulation of cholesterol-rich lipoproteins in the vessels. Therefore, in addition to adequate blood pressure control, the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vitamin supplementation COVID-19 and vitamin D: sticking to the facts Recent scientific publications have brought back into focus the debate on a possible protective role of vitamin D supplementation for severe COVID-19 progression. When interpreting the study findings, however, it…
