This content is machine translated COVID-19 and osteoporosis “Are osteoporosis screening and treatment vital?” Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Lippuner, Director and Chief Physician at the University Clinic for Osteoporosis at the Inselspital Bern answers this question in an interview with OsteoSwiss with, “In many…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic heart failure Telemonitoring helps reduce mortality risk Heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization. Mortality rates are high. However, intensive telemedicine care can reduce these by nearly one-third.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer (UCV) The “classic” among the wounds Venous leg ulcer (UCV) results from chronic overpressure in the venous system of the lower extremity. The correct diagnosis is made by a detailed anamnesis, clinical examination and additional instrumental…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated SGLT2 inhibitors Protective effects of dapagliflozin in heart failure patients. From the large cardiovascular endpoint studies EMPA-REG, CANVAS, and DECLARE, it is clear that SGLT2 inhibitors have a beneficial effect on heart failure. This was confirmed in the DAPA-HF study.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances The immune system is not always to blame Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance worldwide. Unlike an allergy, intolerance does not involve the immune system. If certain triggers are suspected, an elimination diet, among other things,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Necrotizing fasciitis Debridement and intensive care: essential for survival! Necrotizing soft tissue infections are characterized by rapidly spreading fascial necrosis with a high lethality. In addition to prompt surgical debridement, early intensive treatment with appropriate antibiotics is critical.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic How can healthcare workers protect themselves? Expert advice from an infectiologist The current situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and raises many questions. What rules of conduct and protective measures can healthcare professionals apply in everyday clinical…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus 2019-nCov Ultraviolet LEDs for decontamination of surfaces Researchers at the Solid State Lighting & Energy Electronics Center at the University of California are developing ultraviolet LEDs that can be used to decontaminate surfaces that have come into…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV2 and COVID19 To stop psoriasis system therapy or not? Anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory agents influence the way the immune system reacts. Are psoriasis patients at increased risk for coronavirus infection while receiving system therapy? What to consider?
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hematologic neoplasms Highlights and current data from the world of hematology ASH attendees immersed themselves in the world of hematology at the end of 2019. They learned about current trial data and findings around multiple myeloma, CAR-T cell therapy in LBCL,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Longer recurrence-free interval due to adequate basic therapy Eczema is the most common skin condition seen in family practice and is one of the typical symptoms of atopic dermatitis. A disturbed skin barrier is common to all eczemas…
