This content is machine translated Trend Days Health 2018, Lucerne Guidelines put to the test Renowned representatives of the Swiss health care system discussed patient-centeredness, mismanagement of care, and the significance of guidelines in the area of tension between orientation and practicality. Digital solutions can…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Personalized therapy for lung tumors Has platinum-containing first-line therapy had its day? Personalized immunotherapy is on track to replace chemotherapy in first-line non-small cell lung cancer. However, this only works for every second patient. Chemo vs. immuno-oncology – who will win the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Advanced training course in clinical oncology in St. Gallen New therapies in HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. In HR-positive metastatic breast cancer, there are several new treatment options. The aim of the annual oncology conference in St. Gallen was to classify and evaluate these substances. What might…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prophylactic treatment with botulinum toxin Role of BTX in wrinkle prevention Question: What is the effect of botulinum toxin (BTX) when used prophylactically?
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Respiratory Study data on Pelargonium sidoides in children For children, parents often want natural drug treatment that is as gentle as possible, especially for illnesses that occur recurrently throughout the year. Acute respiratory infections form the most common…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lung cancer screening Definition of the appropriate target population of central importance Lung cancer screening carries certain risks such as unnecessary additional investigations or surgery in case of false-positive findings. Accordingly, it should be done in centers where all necessary disciplines work…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer Screening Thoughts on optimizing prostate cancer screening. PSA screening reduces prostate cancer-specific mortality. However, measures to optimize screening programs are indicated. The buzzword is “smarter screening.”
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 11th European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona Screening interval and lymphonodectomy in breast carcinoma. Does the presence of symptoms at the regular breast cancer screening appointment affect the likelihood of detecting breast cancer between two screening appointments? Is lymphonodectomy always necessary in women with…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ACC 2018 Success story of PCSK9 inhibition continues For the first time after the highly acclaimed FOURIER trial, a PCSK9 inhibitor now also shows a mortality benefit in secondary prevention. The product in question is alirocumab. Experts are…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Mystery mistletoe A controversial medicinal plant The main field of application of mistletoe is as a supplementary treatment in oncology. Here it is used today mainly to improve the quality of life.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated AAD 2018, San Diego From rare and common skin conditions Psoriasis therapy has been significantly expanded in recent years. New substances are continuously entering the market. Merkel cell carcinoma, on the other hand, is a rare skin tumor with a…
