This content is machine translated Tinea capitis: Current Guidelines and Recommendations What should be kept in mind when treating adult patients? Tinea capitis is less common in adults, but its incidence is on the rise. From a diagnostic perspective, one should be on the lookout for pathogens that are rather atypical...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Geriatric patients Micronutrient Intake in Older Adults Extrinsic and intrinsic factors contribute to older adults being less likely to meet the recommended daily intake of micronutrients. This can have significant negative health consequences. Micronutrients that are particularly...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Crohn's disease: focus on long-term results “Top-down” approach or classic step therapy? The standard treatment of Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s disease) is based on the “step-up” strategy. However, results from the PROFILE study indicate that in newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease, early use of...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SwissDiab Study: New Analysis Published How are diabetes complications associated with quality of life? The Swiss Diabetes Registry (SwissDiab) is a multicenter, national observational study and patient registry that collects data on complications in adults with diabetes mellitus in Switzerland. A recent analysis published...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pre-acclimatization on Mount Everest Exploring the physiological limits Traditionally, a period of six to nine weeks is planned for an Everest expedition. This established practice was called into question in 2025 when five British mountaineers climbed Everest in...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Viloxazine for ADHD A non-stimulating option—but with limited evidence ADHD affects about 5–7% of children and adolescents and 2–5% of adults. Although it is generally considered a childhood disorder, symptoms persist into adulthood for the majority of those affected....…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Preclinical study on phytotherapeutic agent Active ingredient combination of peppermint and caraway oil modified fecal microbiota In an in-vitro study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology in 2025, the effects of the active ingredient Menthacarin® on the composition of the human intestinal flora and the...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Casuistry Rituximab used effectively against IgG4-RD colitis IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a rare immune-mediated, fibroinflammatory disease characterized by IgG4-rich lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates with potential multiple organ involvement. Gastrointestinal manifestations are rare but may closely resemble inflammatory bowel disease,...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sarcoidosis New options from JAKi to mTOR Despite decades of clinical experience, the treatment of sarcoidosis remains a challenge. Although established treatment strategies such as corticosteroids, methotrexate or TNF-alpha blockers are available, the options are limited, particularly...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Precision immunotherapy and local treatment The role of immunotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) is currently being reassessed. At the SOHC Congress 2025 in Basel, Yungan Tao...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Prostate cysts Prostate cysts are fluid-filled cavities in the prostate that are usually lined with epithelium [1,2]. They vary in size and can be located centrally or peripherally in the prostate. Small...…
