This content is machine translated Sport as a risk and protection factor Sport and osteoarthritis, part 1 Sport can be both a risk and a protective factor with regard to the development and progression of osteoarthritis. Whether sport has a positive or negative effect depends on the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cancer survivors Positive view of the future Adults who suffered from cancer in childhood, for the most part, have little concern about their future health. This is not the case in reality: they are particularly at risk…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Aging processes and surgical therapy options Sport and osteoarthritis, part 2 Those who train their muscles appropriately as they age are less susceptible to degradation processes. Sometimes, however, joint damage necessitates artificial joint replacement. The good news is that exercise is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Clinical efficacy of ivy extract EA 575®. Various studies prove the effectiveness in respiratory diseases Extracts from ivy leaves have been used in folk medicine for centuries. They have secretolytic, bronchospasmolytic and antiphlogistic effects. What is the value of ivy extract today?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Tailored surgery for lung cancer Trend toward limited minimally invasive segment resection clearly evident The benefit of lung cancer screening in defined risk groups has been demonstrated in two large studies. In the early stages of the disease, limited resection with lymphadenectomy is the…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated 33rd Swiss Annual Conference on Phytotherapy 2018 Well-tolerated and effective treatment option for anxiety disorders Phytopharmacological preparations with the active ingredient Silexan® offer a well-tolerated treatment alternative with few side effects for anxiety disorders. Several clinical studies demonstrate anxiolytic effects in various forms of anxiety…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Renal replacement procedures Dialysis up to date Loss of renal function can lead to accumulation of uremic toxins or life-threatening changes in electrolyte and volume balance. This negative development can be countered with various dialysis procedures.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cancer prevention, support and aftercare Lifestyle makes the difference Proper diet and exercise reduce cancer risk. If the tumor does strike, they help maintain quality of life. In follow-up, they increase the probability of survival. Update on the data…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Carotid stenosis Overview of current treatment options Today, the treatment of carotid stenosis is interdisciplinary and individualized. Findings from earlier studies cannot be readily applied to today’s situation because medical advances have changed the boundary conditions. What…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated AHA Scientific Sessions 2018 Dapagliflozin reduces heart failure hospitalization rate Diabetes is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, which should be taken into account therapeutically. In 2015, the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study demonstrated positive cardiovascular effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitor empagliflozin.…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated vvECMO and vaECLS Bridge-to-decision in respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock. Studies such as CESAR or SHOCK II, but also the further development of pumps, oxygenators and perfusion tubing have contributed to the fact that therapy with ECMO and ECLS has…
