This content is machine translated Chronic heart failure MitraClips: What do studies say? The use of percutaneous mitral valve repair using a MitraClip device for the treatment of (moderately) severe functional mitral regurgitation is controversial. Previous studies were either terminated due to insufficient…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SGAI Annual Congress Interlaken A colorful bouquet of allergological and immunological topics At this year’s congress of the Swiss Society of Allergology and Immunology (SGAI), current developments in the fields of therapy and research were highlighted. In addition to new therapeutic approaches…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 100. Annual Meeting of the SGDV 2018, Lausanne News on psoriasis and atopic dermatitis Efforts to understand the pathogenesis of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis have paid off, with numerous innovative, pathogenesis-based therapies currently in the pipeline or already available. Experts spoke about new developments…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Therapeutic effect of essential oils Peppermint and caraway oils for gastrointestinal complaints Peppermint and caraway oils are proven natural remedies for gastrointestinal complaints. Now, more and more clinical studies as well as meta-analyses show that peppermint oil in particular has a symptom-reducing…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Goldenrod for urinary tract infections Experiential medicine vs. clinical trials Goldenrod is a medicinal plant with a folk medicine tradition that has been used for centuries to treat urinary tract infections. To date, however, there are no studies according to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated EHA in Stockholm CAR-T cells – New therapeutic approach for multiple myeloma There are new therapeutic approaches in multiple myeloma. For example, the efficacy and safety of CAR-T cells are being studied. In particular, they could be applicable in the refractory and…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated ESC in Munich Studies bring clarity to two controversial issues After an unsuccessful trial several years ago, the Germans are now using TIM-HF2 to show for the first time a survival benefit from telemonitoring in heart failure. And: Safe weight…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Ketamine for the treatment of suicidal patients The additional administration of ketamine clinically significantly (and statistically superior to midazolam) reduces suicidal ideation in depressed patients within 24 hours. It appears that this effect is partially independent of…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Treatment of venous diseases Variceal stripping – does the method still have a right to exist? Every third woman and every fifth man suffers from varicose veins. A variety of treatment options now exist. Is classic variceal stripping “out”? An overview of current therapeutic options.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Positive study results Anti-inflammatory effect of rosehip In 2003, a study appeared that opened a new possible application of rosehip peels: the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, especially osteoarthritis. Since then, various publications have appeared confirming this perspective.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Interdisciplinary challenge Acute rehabilitation after stroke: stroke unit and rehabilitation center After stroke, immediate treatment in specialized centers is essential for a good therapeutic outcome. Early mobilization – taking into account the neurological-medical condition of the patient – promotes his functional…
