This content is machine translated Giant cell arteritis Indication expansion of Actemra® in Switzerland Until now, only high-dose steroids have been available for the potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease giant gall arteritis. This has changed with the first commercially available non-steroidal biotherapeutic targeting the IL-6…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated RMS and PPMS Early therapy with ocrelizumab slows the disease More than 100,000 people with MS are being treated with ocrelizumab worldwide. New analysis shows that drug exposure and low B-cell levels reduce the risk of progression. Long-term data advise…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Risk stratification Cave. Cardiometabolic comorbidities in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. According to recent epidemiological data, there is evidence of increased cardiovascular risk in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In order to perform adequate primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Collagenoses Systemic Scleroderma – Current Recommendations for Diagnosis and Therapy Early detection is critical for treatment options of this multisystem disease with cutaneous involvement. Raynaud’s attacks are often in early stages and should always be further evaluated. In addition to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Ankylosing spondylitis Help from TNF inhibition? One of the therapeutic goals in ankylosing spondylitis is to reduce spinal ankylosing progression. Data from the AxSpA cohort SCQM provide further evidence regarding the efficacy of TNF inhibitors.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Abdominal pain Cause often psychosocial Abdominal complaints have a high prevalence and the diagnosis is very multilayered and complex. In addition to a wide range of possible somatic causes, psychosocial factors often play a role.
This content is machine translated Sponsored Content Traumaplant®: Pain relief for sports injuries – wound healing included Traumaplant® pain ointment with extract of comfrey has a pronounced analgesic and antiphlogistic effect that provides relief from a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints, especially muscle and joint pain. Traumaplant®…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis From diagnosis to therapy Up to 30 percent of those affected by psoriasis vulgaris also have arthritis. The therapy of psoriatic arthritis depends on the type of manifestation. Various immunomodulating substances are available for…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gout Treatment and prophylaxis Whereas gout was once considered a disease of the affluent, it now affects all segments of the population due to sedentary lifestyles. Often, chronic courses are seen – although potent…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sport as a risk and protection factor Sport and osteoarthritis, part 1 Sport can be both a risk and a protective factor with regard to the development and progression of osteoarthritis. Whether sport has a positive or negative effect depends on the…
