This content is machine translated Genital parasitoses Scabies and pediculosis pubis Pediculosis pubis is transmitted primarily during sexual intercourse. In scabies, causality is often not present. Nevertheless, both parasitoses are considered possible “sexually transmitted infections” (STI). Sexual partners must therefore also…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated vvECMO and vaECLS Bridge-to-decision in respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock. Studies such as CESAR or SHOCK II, but also the further development of pumps, oxygenators and perfusion tubing have contributed to the fact that therapy with ECMO and ECLS has…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Is there an allergy to wine? They are more common than you think: around 10% of a general population suffer hypersensitivity reactions after drinking wine. Allergist Prof. Dr. med. Brunello Wüthrich explains different forms of wine…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated HIV test for self-testing Self-diagnosis made easy…? In 2013, the Federal Office of Public Health rejected the introduction of HIV tests for self-testing. Now the procedure has been approved for Switzerland. What are the advantages and risks…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Allergies in the genital area Careful anamnesis is crucial About half of balanoposthitides and vulvovaginitides are allergic. In addition to a careful anamnesis regarding hygiene habits and products used, sexual anamnesis is of great importance.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Advanced training "Skin in old age", Zurich Hair Anti Aging News The aging process shows not only on the skin, but also on the hair. Prof. Dr. Ralph Trüeb spoke about graying, alopecia and age-related changes of the hair shaft at…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Urethritis Pathogen spectrum and new therapeutic challenges The incidence of chlamydial and gonococcal disease in Switzerland is increasing. At the same time, multidrug-resistant gonococci and M. genitalium complicate antibiotic therapy. New strategies are needed to prevent the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Read for you - Parasites past and present A Historical Review with Implications for the Present What can we learn from medical historical sources? Traditional “louse remedies” are now used in mosquito control to reduce infectious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever. They…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Dissociative disorders Dealing with the elusive Dissociative disorders are characterized by a highly heterogeneous presentation. What are the diagnostic tools? How do those affected experience their disease? And what to look for in the treatment of…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Current analysis of ultra-high field MRI Clinical applications in neuroradiology. One advantage of ultra-high-field (7T) MRI is high-resolution imaging due to an increased signal-to-noise ratio. This is of particular interest for functional MRI and spectroscopy. However, in clinical application, 7T…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Metabolic surgery Surgical treatment of morbid obesity: an update. Metabolic surgery is a promising therapeutic option for the treatment of morbid obesity. This is because there is high evidence that it is more effective than conservative therapy in poorly…
