This content is machine translated Deformities of the skin Streaky pigmentary shifts – zebra of dermatology? The pigment mosaics present clinically in the form of specific patterns, which usually correspond to a cutaneous mosaic prototype. The cause is multiple mutations and genetic aberrations, some of which…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cognitive disorders in multiple sclerosis Really “soft symptoms”? Cognitive impairment in MS should be taken very seriously. The everyday relevance of such symptoms is high. For example, patients’ ability to work depends crucially on their cognitive performance. Cognitive…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SGK/SGHC Annual Meeting in Baden Lipid profile – sober or not? Just over a year ago, a consensus statement from two European societies shook up the position of fasting lipid measurement. Concerns about lipid determination in the non-sober state appear largely…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated European Lung Cancer Conference in Geneva Therapy of small cell lung tumors – focus on neutropenia Update on the use of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) in concurrent chemoradiotherapy. Administration in patients with small cell lung cancer may be safer than previously thought.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Special challenges of aesthetic dermatology PRP injection for delicate localizations – the example of the lower eyelid The lower eyelid presents a particular challenge for aesthetic treatment. PRP is a fast, minimally invasive therapy with few side effects in this area. The patient population accepts the autologous…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis. Symptoms that should be taken seriously Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis is common, with significant impact on quality of life. This should result in consequences for counseling and treatment. Interdisciplinary collaboration is required.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Articular cartilage damage Conservative and surgical treatment of articular cartilage damage of the knee joint The treatment options for cartilage damage usually allow significant relief of discomfort and restoration of professional and recreational sporting ability. Early treatment is indicated to avoid irreversible changes in joint…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Back pain Lumbago “Lumbago” is usually harmless and resolves itself within a few hours/days. Acute pain should be terminated as soon as possible to avoid chronicity. Further diagnostics are only necessary in case…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lavendula angustifolia Alternative in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. As a useful plant, Lavendula angustifolia has long had traditional significance. Currently, the calming effect of the plant is experiencing a renaissance. As an orally available substance for medical use,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tick bites What diseases are threatening? Tick bites are common – serious diseases are rare. Vaccination should be actively recommended to persons in endemic areas.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 15th Zurich Review Course in Clinical Cardiology Hyperuricemia – only gout or also cardiorenal risk? Elevated uric acid in the blood can manifest as gout. Hyperuricemia is also being studied as an independent cardiorenal risk factor. At the Zurich Cardiology Review, the evidence situation was…
