This content is machine translated Advanced stage malignant melanoma Targeted therapy with BRAF/MEK inhibitors – an update. Patients with non-resectable metastatic melanoma with BRAFV600 mutation should first be evaluated for eligibility for immunotherapy. In addition to checkpoint inhibition, however, targeted therapy with BRAF-MEK inhibitors is now an…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Inhalation therapy for COPD The evolution of devices For the majority of patients with respiratory diseases, inhalation is the most effective treatment method. Compared to systemic routes of therapy (oral, i.v., i.m., s.c.), it offers a distinct treatment…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Prevention strategies Addressing asthma symptoms in children at an early stage Asthma-like symptoms are common in early childhood and are often the reason for hospitalization, especially in young children. There are many risk factors for such an occurrence – approaches to…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Health Literacy Survey Strengthen health literacy The results of the Health Literacy Survey Switzerland 2019-21 are now summarized in fact sheets. These also show Switzerland in international comparison. It became clear that health literacy can still be improved…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Systemic sclerosis Therapeutic strategies for a heterogeneous disease. Early detection, risk stratification, and tailored therapy of systemic sclerosis (SSc) are of high importance to counteract disease-related limitations and potentially life-threatening manifestations in a timely manner. Interstitial lung disease…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Video interview with two professionals Individualized therapy decisions in osteoporosis The chronic metabolic disease osteoporosis is particularly prevalent among postmenopausal women and can lead to severe health complications [1]. Judith Everts-Graber, MD, and Prof. Serge Ferrari discuss in a video interview…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Biologics in CRSwNP Equal opportunity and challenge For ENT physicians in private practice, the approval of biologics for the indication of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis nasi (CRSwNP) means on the one hand an expansion of treatment options.…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Transgender Medicine Important aspects for the internal medicine practice The medical steps involved in physical gender reassignment (transition) have become well established in Switzerland in recent years. As a prerequisite for a medical measure, a so-called letter of indication… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea With mask or splint for better sleep Obstructive sleep apnea affects the quality of life of those affected and is also associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. The indication for treatment results from the symptoms that occur.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Keeping an eye on weight: New insights in therapy management The global diabetes community met in Stockholm to benefit from the latest research and innovations in the field of diabetes. At the 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Acne inversa Therapy goals and progress assessment – Include “patient-reported outcomes”. Patients affected by acne inversa often have a high level of suffering due to the painful abscesses and fistulas. In addition to impaired quality of life, incapacity to work and…
