This content is machine translated Basics of patient education Promotion of self-management Patient education is an educationally structured person-centered learning process that supports people living with chronic illnesses in particular to manage their own health, based on their own resources and supported… CME-Test
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's disease Circulating biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease For more than a decade, biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid and more recently in blood have revolutionized the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, allowing earlier and more accurate detection of the disease.… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Nicotine in smoking cessation products – a contradiction? The health risks of smoking are now well known. Many efforts have been and are being made, not only by scientists but also by politicians, to minimize the risks. Alternatives…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Antiphospholipid syndrome Preferably anticoagulate with VKA or heparin Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired thrombophilia and is associated with a high risk of venous, arterial or microvascular thrombosis. In APS with thrombotic manifestations, lifelong anticoagulation is generally indicated.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Medical oncology Mastering challenges, shaping innovations Interdisciplinary networking and personal exchange of experience are essential for international cooperation. Around 5500 participants took part in the DGHO in Basel. The largest congress for the specialist field in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Real-world data from tirzepatide Safety comparable to other GLP1-RA As more people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) take medication to control blood sugar levels and lose weight, safety concerns have arisen. Real-world evidence from the US Food and Drug…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Updated guidelines for hypertension Elevated blood pressure as a new category In October, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) published its 2024 guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure and hypertension. At the swissESCupdate, Dr. Lucas Lauder from the University…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Journal Club CED-associated intestinal microbes identified Millions of people worldwide suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the prevalence is increasing. To find out more about the role of the microbiome, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psycho-cardiology The complex interaction of cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders Psycho-cardiology makes it clear that mental and cardiovascular diseases are closely linked. Integrated treatment that addresses both aspects is crucial to improving the quality of life of those affected and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Improved adherence increases the treatment outcome Patients with schizophrenia are dependent on treatment with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives. However, adherence often leaves much to be desired. Many sufferers suffer from a reduced…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hacker attack, data theft and blackmail Tailor-made provision with cyber insurance In the first part of our “Danger from the Internet” series, you read how criminals can attack your practice with so-called ransomware attacks, encrypt IT systems and blackmail you with…
