This content is machine translated Severe asthma No musclemen in the waiting room Many asthmatics, especially those with severe disease, report mobility problems and limitations in daily activities that severely affect their quality of life. Among the contributing factors, low muscle mass and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Biologics for atopic dermatitis Symptom relief through targeted inhibition of inflammatory signaling pathways Monoclonal antibodies are systems therapeutics that block specific cytokines or receptors and can thus selectively influence individual activation cascades of the immune system. Both dupilumab and tralokinmab – the two…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer Latest findings around breast cancer research International experts have been meeting annually since 1977 to share current information on breast cancer research. The goal is to balance clinical, translational, and basic research and to provide a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated GLP-1-RA in type 2 diabetes Broad spectrum of action – weight reduction is also supported GLP-1 receptor agonists promote insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells, leading to decreased glucose release by the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity. Moreover, they slow down gastric emptying and thus…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Modern lipid management in type 2 diabetes LDL cholesterol reduction in addition to statins To prevent atherosclerosis and the associated risks, consistent treatment of cardiovascular risk factors is recommended – this includes in particular the reduction of elevated LDL cholesterol levels. In addition to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Multifactorial etiology with dysregulation of type 2 cytokines. Genetic predisposition, an impaired epidermal barrier with altered microbiome, and aberrant immune responses with type 2 inflammation are associated with the occurrence and activity of atopic dermatitis. Various provoking factors…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Cardiometabolic multimorbidity. Associated with increased risk of dementia Cardiometabolic disease (CMD), including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, are established risk factors for dementia. Their combined effects were recently examined in a study. The aim was to investigate the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated The difficult acne patient Systemic retinoid therapy – informing about opportunities and risks Oral isotretinoin can be very effective in treating severe forms of acne that do not respond sufficiently to topical and systemic antibiotic therapy. In advance, patients should be informed about…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated State of the Art Atrioventricular Valve Therapy AV valve regurgitation is relatively common, prognostically relevant, and overall undertreated. With regard to the mechanism of development, a distinction is made between primary insufficiencies, in which a structural defect… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COPD - Innovations for 2023 Focus on E as in exacerbation About 400,000 people in Switzerland suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which accounts for about 2.6% of all hospitalizations. COPD accounts for 50% of all deaths associated with respiratory…
