This content is machine translated Cardiology Update 2015 Acute myocardial infarction – is a faster diagnosis possible? The Cardiology Update took place again this year in Davos, covered in winter snow. Among other things, it was about acute coronary syndrome. New strategies of early diagnosis in acute…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Anaphylaxis after “risotto alla milanese” – What’s behind it? Medical history: A 21-year-old farmer with mild atopic eczema since the age of ten, oral allergy syndrome (OAS) after eating fresh apples, hazelnut, and spinach, and perennial allergic asthma for…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Radiotherapy for bone metastases Primary goals are pain reduction and functional preservation When treating bone metastases, interdisciplinary discussion is necessary to ensure an optimal multimodal therapy regimen and thus the best possible outcome for the patient. Radiotherapy is considered the treatment of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Red blood cell concentrates and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents Blood transfusions in oncology – when and for whom? In tumor patients, treatable causes of anemia should also be deliberately sought before transfusion. No transfusion due to falling below a “transfusion trigger”: The indication for a transfusion should always…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated The shoulder in winter sports Dangers on the slopes “Everything skis” was the name of a 1963 hit by Vico Torriani, which the whole of Switzerland sang. Times have changed slightly, but still the various snow sports call many…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated News about contact allergy What allergens should you know? Contact allergic eczema is common. The main differential diagnosis is irritant contact dermatitis. However, especially on the hands, chronic contact eczema is often a combination of irritant and contact allergic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Urticaria Chronic spontaneous urticaria – a challenge in everyday practice Urticarial lesions on more than three days per week and persisting for more than six weeks define chronic urticaria. Angioedema may be concomitant (40%) or the only symptom (<10%). Chronic…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Venous thromboembolism Thrombophilic factors and the judicious use of laboratory diagnostics The currently known and established hereditary thrombophilias are statistically associated with an increased clinical risk of thrombosis. This risk is variably expressed and depends on the individual genetic background of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy for complaints of the gastrointestinal tract There are several herbal strategies This article highlights the many ways in which gastrointestinal complaints can be treated with herbal applications. There are tea mixtures, tinctures and also ready-made herbal preparations, some of which have…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Fewer symptoms and better quality of life Palliative care in people with heart failure. An increasing number of studies confirm that the inclusion of palliative care (PC) in the care of people with heart failure alleviates their symptoms, improves quality of life and reduces…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Lipids and cardiovascular risk Consider functional aspects of HDL Recently, two interesting studies on lipids and cardiovascular prevention were published. One study looked for an association between low HDL levels and risk of ischemic insult. However, causality remains unclear.…
