This content is machine translated Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 24h-impendance pH-metry enables targeted therapy of reflux symptoms In patients over 50 years of age with reflux symptoms or if alarm signs are present, an endoscopic examination should be performed directly. In most other cases, a PPI therapy…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Phytotherapeutic combination preparation inhibits inflammation and reduces tissue growth Several clinical studies support the efficacy of a phytopharmacologic sabal/urica combination for the treatment of obstructive and irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the setting of benign prostatic hyperplasia.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated International congresses AAD 2020: selected highlights at a glance In addition to non-steroidal topical therapy alternatives from the field of “small molecules” for the indication areas psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, significant progress has also been made with regard to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Ovarian tumors Of PARP inhibitors, new agents and sexuality The treatment of ovarian cancer is in a constant state of flux with the ongoing development of new drugs such as PARP inhibitors. With increasing experience in the use of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Cases Type 2 diabetes mellitus and advanced renal failure A 73-year-old female patient who has had type 2 diabetes mellitus for 10 years is unhappy with her weight and needs improved glycemic control. However, macronutrient malnutrition combined with advanced…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated The struggle with uric acid Gout therapy With a prevalence of 7% in the Swiss population over 60 years of age, symptomatic gout is a frequently seen guest in the family practice. In men over 40, it…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis therapy The search for the best strategy Classic evidence-based recommendations for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis often prove difficult. The reason: Due to the strong heterogeneity of the disease and the study designs often borrowed from RA,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis Erenumab shows good results compared to topiramate Migraine prophylaxis with CGRP antibodies is characterized above all by a rapid onset of action and good tolerability. A phase IV comparative study evaluated erenumab against the anticonvulsant topiramate in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis Quickly and gently unclog sinuses Sinusitis is one of the most common colds during the cold season. It is estimated that about one in seven cases of rhinitis results in acute rhinosinusitis. In most cases,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Nuts, seeds and kernels: triggers of severe anaphylaxis (part 2) Due to an increasing consumption and due to a structural relationship with pollen, increased allergic reactions in connection with the consumption of nuts, seeds and kernels must be expected in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Microbiome in the gastrointestinal tract – a fragile balance Functional gastrointestinal disorders are a complex multifactorial disease. As with other medical conditions, there is increasing evidence that alterations in intestinal microflora are pathogenetically significant. To date, there is no…
