This content is machine translated The Brain and the Motivation to Eat Why is it so hard to lose weight? Obesity is the most common chronic disease in Western societies, with serious metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychosocial consequences. The therapeutic landscape has changed fundamentally: new-generation GLP-1 agonists achieve weight loss that,...… CME-Test
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Global Recommendation, Swissmedic Approval, and SL Limitation WHO Guidelines on GLP-1 for Obesity With the guideline published on December 1, 2025, the World Health Organization has, for the first time, issued a globally applicable recommendation on the pharmacological management of obesity in adults....…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obesity in Children and Adolescents Gene-Environment Interactions: Polygenic or Monogenic Determinants? In the context of precision medicine, a differentiated approach to the diagnosis of obesity provides an essential foundation for implementing improved strategies for prevention, treatment, and prognosis. Obesity is often...…
View Post 18 min This content is machine translated From Risk Identification to Anti-Inflammatory Intervention Inflammation as a Treatment Goal in Its Own Right For decades, cardiovascular prevention was essentially a story about cholesterol. Yet a significant proportion of patients experience adverse events despite optimally controlled lipid levels—a reflection of a residual risk that...… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Liver Cancer Artificial Intelligence in Precision Oncology—Opportunities and Challenges The 2025 ESMO Congress covered a wide range of translational and clinical topics, with the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decisions standing out in...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated H. pylori infection: current study data Fewer gastric carcinomas and peptic ulcers after eradication Despite a worldwide decline in the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the infection is still widespread. It is estimated that around one in three people in Europe is colonized...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pneumology – tracheal and bronchial calcifications Tracheal and bronchial calcifications are based on imaging findings that can indicate various underlying diseases. Those affected often suffer from a chronic cough. The diagnosis can be confirmed by X-ray...…
View Post 3 min 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 5 min This content is machine translated From Hypertension to Heart Failure? When and how to intervene High blood pressure and hypertensive heart disease are the most significant risk factors for heart failure. The symptoms are very nonspecific, especially in the early stages of heart failure. Measuring...…
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...…
