This content is machine translated Outsourcing of complex patient cases Centers for rare diseases The National Coordination of Rare Diseases (kosek) has recognized three new Swiss centers for the evaluation of patients with unclear diagnoses and complex courses in 2021. Referrals are made by…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Psychosocial impact of rosacea Rosacea can have a significant impact on the psychological well-being of sufferers. “Awareness” of the psychological dimension of this dermatosis and of the multiple treatment options is important to improve…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis “Flares” affect the quality of life Current empirical data underscore the high “burden of disease” in patients with inadequately controlled atopic dermatitis and indicate that there remains a need for highly effective and subgroup-specific systemic therapies.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Immuno-oncology Immune checkpoint inhibitors in carcinoma patients – update for the primary care physician. Therapy with anti-PD-1, anti-PDL-1 and anti-CTLA-4 antibodies can also achieve long-term remissions in patients with previously incurable tumor diseases. Whether a carcinoma patient will respond to treatment with checkpoint inhibitors…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Tracking the variability of phenotypes Whereas earlier disease concepts assumed that patients with PD would follow a rather uniform clinical course within their disease entities (PD, PSP, CBD, MSA), more recent cohort data show that…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Telemedicine Teledermatology in practice In the Swiss healthcare system, telemedicine has been an important tool in acute medical care for 20 years. For acute and general health concerns, digital offerings are the first port… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated "Folie à deux" Infections are a frequent trigger of venous thromboembolism Acute infections activate various inflammatory and procoagulant mechanisms and are considered transient risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Infections not associated with bed rest and hospitalization also increase the risk…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – Achalasia Achalasia is a neurogenic motility disorder of the esophagus, characterized by decreased esophageal peristalsis and decreased relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during the swallowing act. Symptoms include slowly developing…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated "Beyond skin" Tralokinumab: long-term perspectives for patients with atopic dermatitis An excessive Th2 immune response is characteristic of atopic dermatitis. Biologics specifically interfere with signaling cascades of Th2 inflammatory processes. Recently developed novel drugs include tralokinumab. Meanwhile, impressive efficacy evidence from…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Arterial hypertension Treatment in elderly and frail patients – a challenge Treatment of arterial hypertension in elderly and frail patients presents challenges at many levels. Because they tend to be at increased risk for adverse effects, medication should be started cautiously.… CME-Test
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Recognize and understand wound biofilm Therapeutic possibilities and their limits Wounds colonized with biofilms are one of the greatest challenges in chronic wound care. An estimated 2% of the population in Central Europe suffer from chronic wounds, with the risk… CME-Test
