This content is machine translated Case report: Pityriasis lichenoides Special form of Mucha-Habermann’s disease in childhood The acute variant of pityriasis lichenoides is known as pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) alias Mucha-Habermann’s disease. Small blotchy papules form, particularly in the area of the trunk, which…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Patient Blood Management Clarify and treat anemia and iron deficiency preoperatively The Patient Blood Management conceptpromoted by the World Health Organization offers opportunities in the healthcare sector to increase patient safety and at the same time reduce costs for the general…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Swiss vaccination recommendations for primary and secondary prophylaxis The FOPH and the Federal Commission on Vaccination recommend vaccination against herpes zoster with the adjuvanted subunit vaccine for healthy people aged 65 and over and for patients with immunodeficiency…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Screening for atrial fibrillation is not a sure-fire success Oral anticoagulation in AHRE risky and ineffective Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding but do not prevent strokes in patients with atrial high rate episodes (AHRE) and without ECG-diagnosed atrial fibrillation. This is the conclusion of the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Scalp psoriasis Proven local therapy with spray foam – new study data In a prospective, non-interventional multi-center study, the treatment effects of calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate (Cal/Bet) spray foam in patients with scalp psoriasis were investigated in a “real-world” setting. This topical therapy option…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Intestinal ultrasound IUS shows predictive value in ulcerative colitis Transmural response (TR) and healing (TH), as assessed by intestinal ultrasound (IUS), are becoming increasingly important as treatment goals in Crohn’s disease (MC). A study team from Switzerland, Germany and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Treatment of sleep disorders Lavender oil preparation and “Z-drugs” in retrospective comparison From a retrospective cohort study published in 2023 by Krügeret al. shows that patients undergoing GP treatment for sleep disorders were less likely to require follow-up consultations when prescribed a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) Sabal-Urtica combination: an evidence-based treatment option The extracts from saw palmetto fruits (Sabal serrulata) and nettle roots (Urtica dioica) have a synergistic effect that has been proven to alleviate BPH-associated LUTS symptoms. This is shown by…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Cardiorenal syndrome Cross-talk between heart and kidney Cardiorenal syndromes (CRS) encompass a spectrum of clinical entities that affect both the heart and the kidneys and in which acute or chronic organ dysfunction of one of the two… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis with medication Keeping an eye on comorbidities The market approval of CGRP antibodies has revolutionized the treatment options for migraine. It is a therapy option that is very popular with patients and whose efficacyis supported by a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea Healthier heart thanks to CPAP People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, but there is conflicting data regarding the effects of CPAP on reducing this risk. A study now…
