This content is machine translated Ventricular arrhythmias Indication for ICD or WCD? The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) represented a breakthrough in the prevention of sudden cardiac death. In addition to its use in secondary prevention, the indication of ICD therapy in primary...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Prostate cancer High-resolution ultrasound could diagnose prostate cancer faster Biopsies with high-resolution ultrasound are just as effective as MRI-guided biopsies in diagnosing prostate cancer, according to an international clinical study. Micro-ultrasound technology is also cheaper and easier to use...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Early breast cancer Overweight and obesity worsen the prognosis A database analysis by the Early Breast Cancer Trials Collaborative Group (EBCTCG ) showed that obesity in early-stage breast cancer was only associated with increased breast cancer mortality in pre-...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis treatment with biologics What are the latest trends? Novel oral therapies are currently being researched – promising data from clinical trials is now available. In the field of approved, subcutaneously administered IL-23 and IL-17 antagonists, current real-world data...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Telemonitoring Home earlier: sensory T-shirt monitors vital functions A T-shirt that monitors patients’ vital signs after urological cancer surgery could help patients leave hospital earlier and recover at home. The device, which was worn under clothing for three...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Flu vaccination for older people Benefit of the high-dose influenza vaccine Since last year, a high-dose influenza vaccine has been available in Switzerland in addition to the standard vaccines, which is recommended and approved for people over 75 and for people...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Liver cirrhosis Prophylaxis of decompensation – focus on portal hypertension While until recently the rule was to initiate beta-blocker therapy only when varices occurred, it has recently been recommended to prescribe beta-blockers early and regardless of the stage of the...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Monitoring via smartphone app PROs help patients with metastatic breast cancer Prolonging survival and maintaining the best possible quality of life by monitoring disease progression, selecting appropriate therapy and minimizing side effects are the most important treatment goals when it comes...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cancer prevention Poorer prognosis for men who avoid prostate cancer screening Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments have a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease. This is shown by a study that has also identified a new...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Acute myeloid leukemia The influence of time from diagnosis to treatment on overall survival Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is often classified as an oncologic emergency leading to rapid evaluation and treatment in the hospital. Previous studies reported that time from diagnosis to treatment (TDT)...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated COPD in primary care Get pneumology specialists on board? The symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often develop gradually. Spirometry plays an important role in the diagnosis. Although COPD cannot yet be cured, the implementation of secondary and...…
