This content is machine translated Alternative therapies D-mannose in the prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections Resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobially active substances, e.g. antibiotics, is an increasing problem in the medical care of infectious diseases. Two studies provide insight into the possibility of using D-mannose…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Arrhythmias What is important to keep in mind for high-performance athletes? Sports activities can lead to structural and electrical changes in the heart in a volume- and intensity-dependent manner. A comprehensive overview of the resulting peculiarities in high-performance athletes, including advice…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SWISS eHealth Barometer 2018 New data on the electronic patient dossier document departure The new eHealth Barometer 2018 was presented at the SWISS eHealth Forum in Bern: There is movement in the topic of digitalization of healthcare. The players are networking, the stakeholders…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Brown Millet Health benefits and questionable healing claims The high content of minerals, especially silicon, gives brown millet a high nutritional value. There are no clinical studies demonstrating medical efficacy. Nevertheless, the plant is euphorically attributed therapeutic and…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media Antibiotic therapy is not always indicated Good analgesia is necessary in acute otitis media. Whether the administration of antibiotics is indicated must be decided on the basis of the age and severity of the disease, among…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 124. Congress of the DGIM in Mannheim - bacterial STD Syphilis is on the rise More and more people worldwide are becoming newly infected with STDs such as syphilis. Since symptoms disappear independently, the disease is often underestimated by patients. PD Dr. med. Clara Lehmann,…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Urinary and fecal incontinence post partum Risk factor pregnancy? Pregnancy and childbirth are causative factors in 50% of urinary incontinence and 75% of genital descent. Preventively, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, perineal massage, and warm compresses can help during childbirth.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated The tormentors Fissures, fistulas and co. Anorectal discomfort is common, but often leads to delayed consultations due to fear or shame. The causes of anorectal complaints are often benign and a rapid diagnosis is usually possible…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hearing disorders congenital or in old age Update on therapy with hearing aids Hearing aids are the most common type of instrumental therapy for hearing loss. They can improve hearing and speech understanding. In very severe cases and complete deafness, cochlear implants are…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated DGK 2018 Therapy of HFrEF: Something New, Old and Borrowed An update on modern heart failure therapy was given at the DGK Congress in Mannheim. Where are the ARNIs currently located? What is the procedure for special patient requests? There…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated The performance-enhancing effect of blood - part 2 Iron therapy and doping issue Proven iron deficiency anemia in athletes belongs to treatment. Oral iron therapy remains the primary treatment. Efficient preparations are available in drop, syrup and tablet form.
