This content is machine translated Abdominal aortic aneurysm Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm nowadays can be treated both openly and with endovascular procedures. Which therapy is carried out should always be decided individually.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ICS in asthma and COPD - therapy over time De-escalate for a change COPD is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is currently the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, and according to a prediction by the Global Burden of Disease Study,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis Positive long-term data on fremanezumab The CGRP inhibitor proved to be an effective and safe medication in patients with chronic and episodic migraine when used over a 12-month period. Data from the extension study were…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Collagenoses Systemic Scleroderma – Current Recommendations for Diagnosis and Therapy Early detection is critical for treatment options of this multisystem disease with cutaneous involvement. Raynaud’s attacks are often in early stages and should always be further evaluated. In addition to…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Update Cardiogenetics Current advances and limitations in cardiovascular genetics. Genetic testing now enables diagnoses that could not be made in the past. However, it depends on the method, which significance is behind the results.
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Stress tests Practical stress tests in pneumology Exercise testing is of great importance in pulmonology: it provides information on physical performance and clues to the reasons for a performance deficit. Which method is used depends on the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation and dementia When the heart beats on the brain The risk of patients with atrial fibrillation developing dementia is increased. Early oral anticoagulation may be beneficial, according to recent study results.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Green tea Indulgence and cancer prevention? Green tea is not only a worldwide popular stimulant, but also has therapeutic properties. In addition to theobromine, theophylline and caffeine, the active ingredients are catecholine compounds, which have strong…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dermatomycoses New test system is very economical and accurate in measurement As shown in this comparative study, the detection rate of the EUROArray Dermatomycosis Test is over 80% and can be increased up to 95% by combining it with direct microscopy.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acne vulgaris Use of antibiotics: Risk-Benefit Analysis Antibiotic resistance is an increasingly important problem with implications for indication and treatment duration. New active substances of the tetracycline class have a favorable side-effect profile and could in the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
