This content is machine translated Terrorist attacks Will the horror live on in future generations? Several studies show that vulnerability to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD/PTSD) is increased in descendants of trauma survivors. Psychobiological mechanisms involve the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis, among others. The current article…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated FOMF Diabetes Update Refresher in Zurich Update type 2 diabetes therapy: What are the most important changes? What is the benefit of new drugs of the substance classes of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA)? Which patients benefit most and in which cases are DPP-4 inhibitors…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Focus on heart & kidney: therapy choice in patients with limiting factors Classes of drugs with different mechanisms of action are available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, the presence of renal or cardiac insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, or insulin deficiency…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Oak bark for the skin Used often in the past, now almost disappeared Folk medicine treatment of various skin diseases with oak bark has a tradition. But the drug is increasingly disappearing from the therapeutic repertoire. An orientation to contemporary application and scientific…
View Post 4 min 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.
