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…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Depression Antidepressant effect due to lavender oil Anxiety and depressive disorders have overlapping symptoms and common neurobiological pathways. Anxiety disorders have also been shown to predict later depression and vice versa. Therefore, it is not surprising that…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pain Management Migraines and co. well under control thanks to innovative treatment options Pain patients often wait years for a diagnosis and then usually receive inadequate treatment, as pain is neglected as a central symptom. This care problem was the focus of the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SDNTT register data Psychological comorbidities in psoriasis Inflammatory systemic diseases such as psoriasis are associated with a high risk of comorbidity. In addition to cardiometabolic diseases, mental disorders are particularly common in this patient population. As part…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Nicotine in smoking cessation products – a contradiction? The health risks of smoking are now well known. Many efforts have been and are being made, not only by scientists but also by politicians, to minimize the risks. Alternatives…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psycho-cardiology The complex interaction of cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders Psycho-cardiology makes it clear that mental and cardiovascular diseases are closely linked. Integrated treatment that addresses both aspects is crucial to improving the quality of life of those affected and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Improved adherence increases the treatment outcome Patients with schizophrenia are dependent on treatment with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives. However, adherence often leaves much to be desired. Many sufferers suffer from a reduced…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dementia Current recommendations emphasize early detection and intervention To date, there is no effective treatment for dementia syndromes, but there are various measures to counteract the progression. It is generally assumed that treatment should begin as early as…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Predicting and reducing disease activity – what is the current status? Leading experts in the field of neurology met again this year at the world’s largest meeting for research into MS. The focus was on the clinical aspects of the disease,…
