This content is machine translated Fibromyalgia Therapy update on a heterogeneous syndrome. Little prevalent and difficult to grasp, fibromyalgia presents a challenge to many a physician. How can this diffuse disease be diagnosed? What therapeutic means are available?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Therapy refractory heart failure Mechanical circuit support in theory and practice Patients with refractory cardiovascular failure are dependent on mechanical circulatory support. When do short-term systems such as ECMO or Impella come into play? In which cases is long-term support provided?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Tailored surgery for lung cancer Trend toward limited minimally invasive segment resection clearly evident The benefit of lung cancer screening in defined risk groups has been demonstrated in two large studies. In the early stages of the disease, limited resection with lymphadenectomy is the…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated 33rd Swiss Annual Conference on Phytotherapy 2018 Well-tolerated and effective treatment option for anxiety disorders Phytopharmacological preparations with the active ingredient Silexan® offer a well-tolerated treatment alternative with few side effects for anxiety disorders. Several clinical studies demonstrate anxiolytic effects in various forms of anxiety…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Renal replacement procedures Dialysis up to date Loss of renal function can lead to accumulation of uremic toxins or life-threatening changes in electrolyte and volume balance. This negative development can be countered with various dialysis procedures.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated On our own account Tanja Schliebe is the new Editor-in-Chief Prime Public Media AG (PPM) has a new editor-in-chief: Tanja Schliebe will take over as journalistic director at the Swiss media company for continuing medical education and specialist information on…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cancer prevention, support and aftercare Lifestyle makes the difference Proper diet and exercise reduce cancer risk. If the tumor does strike, they help maintain quality of life. In follow-up, they increase the probability of survival. Update on the data…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Carotid stenosis Overview of current treatment options Today, the treatment of carotid stenosis is interdisciplinary and individualized. Findings from earlier studies cannot be readily applied to today’s situation because medical advances have changed the boundary conditions. What…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Mobile digital services Life4me+ provides support for STI care When is it time for my medication? Where can I get tested? What doctor’s appointments are coming up? The Life4me+ app supports STI sufferers in their everyday lives – free…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Small cell and non-small cell lung cancer Rapid progress through immunotherapy and immunochemotherapy Immunotherapy is one of the milestones of cancer therapy. However, the selection of particularly suitable patients remains a major challenge for first-line use.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated AHA Scientific Sessions 2018 Dapagliflozin reduces heart failure hospitalization rate Diabetes is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, which should be taken into account therapeutically. In 2015, the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study demonstrated positive cardiovascular effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitor empagliflozin.…
