This content is machine translated Electrolyte disturbance Hyponatremia in the outpatient setting Over the last two decades, the evidence has become increasingly clear that even relatively mild hyponatremia without obvious or severe symptoms is clinically relevant. It leads to neurocognitive impairments, gait...… CME-Test
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Pain and autism Hurdles to pain treatment for autistic patients In contrast to neurotypical patients, the brains of neurodivergent people develop differently from the norm. Autism is defined as a form of neurodivergence. For them, deviant stimulus processing is the...… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic musculoskeletal pain How can the use of analgesics be optimized in multimodal therapy? Musculoskeletal pain is complex and often underestimated. Pain sensitization plays an important role in chronification. In the long-term use of currently available analgesics, there may be conflicting goals with regard...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case study Opportunistic infection by Serratia marcescens Immunocompromised individuals sometimes have a considerably increased risk of opportunistic infections. Serratia marcescens is a Gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family and was identified as the pathogen in...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Interview with Prof. Thomas Kündig (USZ) “If we control itching and eczema, a normal life is possible again” Atopic dermatitis (AD) continues to pose challenges for dermatology – not least due to its complex immunopathogenesis [1]. In this interview, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Kündig, University Hospital Zurich, explains...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – groin pain: internal causes Imaging procedures – in particular computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with and without contrast enhancement – are informative in the differential diagnosis of groin pain. The spectrum...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated An underestimated risk with clear consequences for clinical practice Smoking and diabetic nephropathy Diabetic nephropathy is one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus. It is not only a central cause of terminal renal insufficiency, but is also closely linked to cardiovascular...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic pain Nano-ECS modulator Adezunap improves therapy success Cannabinoids have established themselves as therapeutic options in the treatment of pain in recent years. Nevertheless, patients can experience problems when using them, particularly with regard to tolerance. A new...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis and PsA Biologics, oral peptide and trivalent nanobody – current results and trends Top-line results are available for both Icotrokinra and Sonelokimab, which attest to the great therapeutic potential of these innovative drug candidates. However, there is also extremely interesting new evidence from...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cancer in Europe: facts and analysis New Health Policy Report published The Swedish Institute for Health Economics has analyzed data from 31 European countries – including Switzerland – over a period of almost 30 years and compiled some impressive facts. According...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal complaints PPI regulation under the microscope Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are very effective and suitable for certain indications and treatment periods, but there is an increasing trend towards “off-label” prescriptions. To ensure that temporary administration for...…
