This content is machine translated Respiratory syncytial virus in the elderly A danger that is still underestimated Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common childhood infections and has a high morbidity and mortality rate in newborns and infants, the disease can occur in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Taking a closer look at the challenges of MS research From scientific sessions to topical issues, ECTRIMS addressed the most important questions facing MS and neurological experts today. The program included inspiring keynote speeches from renowned international MS experts as…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Aplastic anemia Etiology and severity as criteria for therapy selection Aplastic anemia is associated with bone marrow hypocellularity and pancytopenia. In patients with immune-mediated severe or very severe aplastic anemia for whom bone marrow transplantation is not an option, the…
View Post 10 min 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…
