This content is machine translated Unwanted weight loss Evidence-based approach in practice Why do people lose weight unintentionally? This question was discussed in a workshop at the ESCIM Congress in Geneva. Seniors in particular often come to the family doctor’s office with…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Society for Anxiety and Depression Therapy options and future trends On April 10, 2014, the fifth annual symposium of the Swiss Society for Anxiety and Depression (SGAD) was held at the Dolder Grand Congress Center in Zurich. High-profile speakers provided…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated EPA Congress in Munich What were the highlights? At the EPA Congress in Munich, the focus was on depression, schizophrenia and alcohol dependence. Studies show that early restoration of positive affect, in particular, is related to response in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Alcohol dependence treatment Establish reduction of alcohol consumption as a therapy goal The therapy of alcoholics is quite a difficult task. Psychosocial support measures are often initiated, which may not always be the only correct course given the advances in medication. Recently,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Family Doctors Day Bern Anxiety disorders and depression are difficult to distinguish Two diseases or one clinical picture with different facets? This question remained unanswered at the Bern GP Conference in Bern. In contrast, there were important recommendations for managing anxiety disorders…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Depression The positive affects must be restored at an early stage At the EPA congress in Munich, the focus was on advances in the therapy of depressive patients. It is the early improvement in positive mental health that is critical for…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Mathematical models for identifying schizophrenia subtypes. Researchers at ETH and the University of Zurich have succeeded in identifying different subtypes of schizophrenia using mathematical models that analyze fMRI images of the active brain. Does this open…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Progressive schizophrenia Cognitive improvement has functional relevance – even in the short term Experts discussed new research results and findings on biomarkers, neuroimaging, and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia at the EPA Congress in Munich. The focus was on the question of new therapeutic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Gender Dysphoria Clarification and treatment recommendations Gender dysphoria (GD) is the discomfort regarding biological characteristics of birth sex and gender assignment, resulting in bio-psychosocial stress. Today, the diagnosis is considered confirmed when a professional has reached…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Prevention against dementia Physical activity as an effective prophylaxis? Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia as well as delay the onset of the disease. This activity should start as early as possible, but positive…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dementia What can be done about cognitive decline in old age? One aspect of aging concerns the fear of declining cognitive abilities. The causes can be varied and include a few treatable conditions and many that are currently untreatable.
