This content is machine translated Rare diseases Crigler-Najjar syndrome The syndrome, first described by the two doctors Dr. John Crigler and Dr. Victor Najjar in 1952, is characterized by a congenital disorder in the metabolism of bilirubin. Existing treatment…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COPD and CVD in PRISm patients Exacerbations damage the lungs – and the heart COPD exacerbations not only contribute to the progression of lung disease, but can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An American research group investigated the relationship between COPD…
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Update on Alzheimer’s diagnosis: focus on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers Despite the frequency and significance of Alzheimer’s disease, in many cases it is not diagnosed or only diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, which considerably limits the treatment… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Therapy-resistant high blood pressure Clarify suspected secondary hypertension step by step High blood pressure is the most common treatable risk factor for heart attack, stroke or kidney damage. If a patient is suspected of having secondary hypertension – i.e. a form…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated TARMED Revision of the outpatient medical tariff The currently valid TARMED tariff structure in the outpatient medical sector will be replaced by the TARDOC single service tariff structure and the tariff structure for outpatient flat rates.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Study report S. aureus infection in pediatric AD Successful combination treatment for pityriasis rubra pilaris Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare papulosquamous disease characterized by great variability. The clinical spectrum ranges from localized infestation of the extremities to erythrodermic forms. Treatment often proves difficult. Currently,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Garlic, turmeric & co. Phytotherapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common gynecological diseases and affects millions of women worldwide, especially those of reproductive age. It is estimated that around 75% of all…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Cardiopsychology Clinical psychology in the context of cardiovascular diseases Mental disorders frequently occur in the context of cardiovascular diseases and can have a negative impact on the somatic prognosis. As a rule, however, effective approaches exist to treat these… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Risk management for diabetes and severe mental illness Critically question statin prescribing in patients with T2D and SMI Differences in mental health outcomes in diabetic patients with concomitant severe mental illness are often associated, at least in part, with suboptimal cardiovascular risk monitoring. A Dutch-Scottish research group investigated…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Sponsored Content: Inflammatory skin diseases “New horizons” in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases The field of inflammatory skin diseases is constantly evolving. Updates on current standard treatments, innovative therapy options and artificial intelligence were presented at two accredited live webinars entitled “New Horizons…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Healthcare Looking to the future – focusing on principles The challenges facing the Swiss healthcare system are great. An ageing population, but also growing demands as a result of medical progress, lead to cost pressure. International conflicts, increased protectionism…
