This content is machine translated Neurocognitive disorders in old age Depression, dementia or delirium? Depression is the most common mental illness in the 65-80 age group. However, depressive disorders are not always correctly recognized, as patients usually report non-specific somatic complaints. Dementia is not...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psychiatry Diversity is key, especially in times of crisis The world is upside down, one horror story follows the next. In times of crisis like these, mental health is particularly in focus. More than 9000 doctors, researchers and therapists...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Early detection and perspectives in therapy management Even though the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s has not yet been fully identified, it is known that the complex disease manifests itself around 20 years before the first symptoms appear. CSF-based…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Advantages of depot supply in daily practice Adherence can be a challenge for patients with severe mental disorders. The majority of people with schizophrenia do not take their medication as prescribed. However, the fact is that a…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Rumination syndrome A frequently underdiagnosed disorder Rumination syndrome, derived from the Latin verb “ruminare”, is a disorder that appears both in the classification of “functional gastrointestinal disorders” (ROME IV) and in the “eating disorders” of the...… CME-Test
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in practice – screening and treatment The diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) seems to be on the rise and appears remarkably frequently in TV documentaries and audio podcasts. However, it remains unclear whether ADHD...… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Wolfram syndrome The term “DIDMOAD” syndrome – an acronym for the characteristic symptoms – serves as an alternative name for this autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease, which was first described in 1938: Diabetes...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD in general practice – screening and treatment The diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) seems to be on the rise and appears remarkably frequently in TV documentaries and audio podcasts. However, it remains unclear whether ADHD… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Anti-dementia drugs Insight into everyday care in Switzerland The proportion of anti-dementia drugs used varies according to age. While ginkgo biloba predominates up to the age of 70, cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are used comparatively more from the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Burnout among healthcare professionals Raj yoga is good for the soul and heart Burnout among healthcare professionals is increasingly recognized as a critical factor affecting their well-being and the quality of the services they provide. Relaxation techniques are well-known measures to improve mental…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Depression A closer look at the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Major depressive disorder ( MDD ) is a stress-related mental disorder with a lifetime prevalence of 20%, making it one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide. Many studies with…
