This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Happy New Year! From the New Year’s aperitif to the emergency ward At the New Year’s dinner, the chief surgical resident ended up in his emergency ward with an acute allergy attack already at the aperitif. Latex allergens were responsible for this.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Meningiomas Update 2017 Surgery is the main form of therapy for meningioma, followed by radiotherapy. The latter is used for higher grade tumors, those with non-removable remnants, or for certain meningiomas in the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Interstitial lung disease ILD are rare, but must not be forgotten Interstitial lung disease is relatively uncommon in family practice. Nevertheless, it should be considered in cases of chronic dyspnea, dry cough, and fine-bubbled rales. Early and correct diagnosis is critical.…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Microbiology in dermatology Modern diagnostics in times of increasing sexually transmitted diseases Rapid microbiological clarification with sensitive and specific diagnostics is particularly important for gonococci because of the increase in antibiotic resistance. This review article provides knowledge on epidemiological and diagnostic aspects…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated 7th Interdisciplinary Prostate Cancer Symposium in St. Gallen Active surveillance in prostate cancer – when is this possible? Early detection of prostate cancer (PCa) was revolutionized with the introduction of PSA (prostate-specific antigen). Since its introduction, however, it has been noticed that a large number of men with…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 25th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGweek), Barcelona New ways to treat inflammatory bowel disease Numerous new drug classes are currently in development, and the goal of individualized treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases with few side effects is approaching. Here, biomarkers play an important role…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Advanced training "Aesthetic Dermatology & Laser Medicine Laser therapy for pigmented and vascular lesions Laser plays an important role in pigmented and vascular lesions. Breast cancer patients with chronic radiation dermatitis and telangiectasia in particular also benefit. G M T …
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Melanoma World Congress in Australia Dealing with risks Childhood sunburns are dangerous. The failures of the early phase of life cannot be undone later. Still, it’s never too late to start protecting yourself from the sun.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Zurich COPD Day 2017 The correct inhalation technique is crucial Adequate use of inhaled medications in COPD is important. Each patient must find the product that is right for them. This reduces the still frequent errors during inhalation.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated STDs Genital warts Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Approximately 90% are caused by the low-risk HPV types 6…
View Post 8 min Gambling addiction An overview of conceptual, neurobiological and clinical aspects Gambling is an ancestral leisure activity consisting in irreversible bet of money in a hazard-driven setting. Gambling disorder (GD) is characterized by persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behaviour. It shares…
