This content is machine translated ADHD in children: Imaging study Methylphenidate increases spontaneous activity in the nucleus accumbens Methylphenidate has been used for decades in the treatment of ADHD. There are different hypotheses about how exactly this psychostimulant exerts its effects. One relates to methylphenidate affecting dopaminergic neurotransmission…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic retinopathy Early detection increases chances of treatment Funduscopy and further diagnostic procedures can detect diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. Today, innovative treatment options exist that can slow further progression. Diabetics should be examined ophthalmologically at regular…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient Patient-centered, patient-centered medicine respects and integrates individual preferences, values, or needs and has grown in importance in patient care in recent years. In clinical care, it is therefore important that… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's How to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from atypical Parkinson’s disease There are several conditions that may look like Parkinson’s disease in the early stages, but differ in pathology and severity. What is the current state of affairs in terms of…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Advanced urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder Systemic therapy With approximately 1150 new cases annually in Switzerland, urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder is one of the most common cancers of older age. Particularly in the metastatic setting, it… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis RAW, PIRA and the disability progression – an overview. Patients with multiple sclerosis acquire disability either through relapse-associated deterioration (RAW) or relapse-independent progression (PIRA). One study now addressed the questions of how early progression begins in the course of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Early onset asthma Protect young children from risk factors About 14% of adolescents worldwide suffer from asthma symptoms. The disease thus represents a significant health burden for children. Exposure to adverse early risk factors may not only influence the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis: "Awareness" of comorbidities Cardiometabolic diseases and other comorbidities In addition to certain risk and trigger factors, psoriasis is associated with various comorbidities, such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and depression. This is particularly true for patients with moderate…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Ejection fraction as a therapy criterion Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is characterized by a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in the range ≤40% according to the current classification, whereas heart failure with preserved…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Prurigo nodularis When excruciating itching proves to be persistent – what helps? Chronic prurigo is characterized by an “itch-scratch cycle” and is often associated with high levels of distress. The International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) suggests a stage-adapted multimodal…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune diseases of the skin Therapy of bullous autoimmune dermatoses – an update This article provides an overview of the various forms of bullous autoimmune dermatoses and a summary of current therapeutic recommendations and treatment options. The classical immunosuppressive drugs influence the metabolic… CME-Test
