This content is machine translated SwissDiab Study: New Analysis Published How are diabetes complications associated with quality of life? The Swiss Diabetes Registry (SwissDiab) is a multicenter, national observational study and patient registry that collects data on complications in adults with diabetes mellitus in Switzerland. A recent analysis published...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic Hepatitis B: Is a Cure in Sight? Phase III Trial of Temporary Treatment with Bepirovirsen Was Successful Hepatitis B is the most common form of viral hepatitis worldwide—dreaded complications include liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Treatment with Bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide that targets mRNAs of the...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pre-acclimatization on Mount Everest Exploring the physiological limits Traditionally, a period of six to nine weeks is planned for an Everest expedition. This established practice was called into question in 2025 when five British mountaineers climbed Everest in...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Viloxazine for ADHD A non-stimulating option—but with limited evidence ADHD affects about 5–7% of children and adolescents and 2–5% of adults. Although it is generally considered a childhood disorder, symptoms persist into adulthood for the majority of those affected....…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hand and Finger Injuries Preventing Permanent Functional Limitations Over the years, a paradigm shift has taken place in modern hand surgery. The focus is on conservative treatment, which emphasizes early restoration of mobility under the guidance of an...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atherosclerotic Coronary Plaques in High-Risk Patients Who benefits from preventive PCI? For patients with ASCVD, modern imaging techniques such as CCTA and cardiac MRI often provide a solid basis for subsequent treatment decisions. The invasive cardiac catheterization procedure is currently used...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Cardiology and Nutrition Ultra-Processed Foods and Cardiovascular Risk—The New AHA Position Ultra-processed foods (UPFs ) account for a significant portion of energy intake in Western countries—in the United States, an estimated more than half. Given this ubiquity and a growing number...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Acute nonspecific back pain Implementing a biopsychosocial approach Acute pain in the lower back (low back pain) is a common condition. In primary care, the initial focus is on relieving pain and ruling out “red flags.” A patient-centered...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obesity: A Multimodal and Interdisciplinary Approach New Swiss Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Guidance The guidelines developed by Swiss professional associations (Swiss Obesity Clinical Practice Guidance) contain evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, with a focus on improving health, quality of...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Preclinical study on phytotherapeutic agent Active ingredient combination of peppermint and caraway oil modified fecal microbiota In an in-vitro study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology in 2025, the effects of the active ingredient Menthacarin® on the composition of the human intestinal flora and the...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Cardiometabolism Retatrutid and the TRIUMPH Program: The Triple Agonist on the Horizon Incretin-based obesity therapy has advanced rapidly in just a few years: from GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide) to the dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist tirzepatide and on to a triple agonist. Retatrutide (LY3437943)...…
