This content is machine translated Pregnancy planning, monitoring, peri- and postpartum Epilepsy and childbearing Most pregnancies with epilepsy proceed without problems, but it is important to anticipate epilepsy-specific problems and to work on them together with the doctor and the patient within the framework…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Sports nutrition Fluid replacement during sports During the summer days, the problem of nutrient loss through sweat becomes enormously important. What is the “healthy measure” in fluid intake and what to look for in sports drinks?
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Interdisciplinary challenge Acute rehabilitation after stroke: stroke unit and rehabilitation center After stroke, immediate treatment in specialized centers is essential for a good therapeutic outcome. Early mobilization – taking into account the neurological-medical condition of the patient – promotes his functional…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Congress of the European Academy of Neurology Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease, new therapeutic targets in migraine. What is the role of biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease? And how can insights into the pathogenesis of migraine improve its treatment? These two questions were discussed at a Presidential Symposium…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Interview with Prof. em. Brunello Wüthrich, M.D. “Allergology needs a feu sacré!” During the 5th Allergo Update in Zurich, the 80. Birthday of Prof. em. Brunello Wüthrich, MD, celebrated. The jubilarian himself provided the entertainment at the event: he gave a very…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated New guideline diabetes and road traffic Switzerland leads the way, Germany follows suit Diabetes mellitus can lead to restrictions in operating machines in exceptional situations. After Switzerland had already issued guidelines in 2011 to prevent dangerous situations, the DDG appointed a new S2e…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy treatment Principles of drug therapy A confirmed diagnosis, patients who are convinced of the sense and purpose of the treatment, this may sound banal, but with regard to a possibly lifelong drug treatment, these aspects…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 8th Zurich Dermatology Training Days Update on fungal infections of the skin What does the commensal fungus Malassezia have to do with atopic dermatitis? What’s new in dermatophytes? Is there a risk of fungal transmission when coming into contact with hedgehogs? How…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gender Medicine Coronary heart disease in women Until menopause, female hormones reduce cardiovascular risk. But the lack of awareness among women that they too can develop CHD is dangerous.
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Imaging in epilepsy New approaches in research and practice New developments in computer-aided data classification, machine learning methods, development of specific tracer substances, and clinical application of high-field MR technology at field strengths <3 Tesla are leading to increasingly rapid…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Congress European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Munich, Germany News on the pathogenesis and therapy of chronic urticaria Although chronic urticaria is not considered an allergic disease, IgE antibodies play an important role. Anti-IgE therapy with omalizumab is repositioned in the updated international guideline. Also, why not all…
