This content is machine translated Drug treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia Secondary analysis on neuroactive steroids – insights from animal models. 5α-Reductase inhibitors are used to reduce prostate volume and associated symptoms. Possible side effects include sexual dysfunction and depressive disorders. Neuroactive steroids are thought to play an important role in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated The somewhat different knowledge Where does the name actually come from… Lynch syndrome? Lynch syndrome – often referred to synonymously as hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer – is the most common cause of hereditary colon cancer and other tumor diseases. So far, so good.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated "Folie à deux" Infections are a frequent trigger of venous thromboembolism Acute infections activate various inflammatory and procoagulant mechanisms and are considered transient risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Infections not associated with bed rest and hospitalization also increase the risk…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder Therapy in transition Despite the pandemic, this year’s Swiss Oncology and Hematology Congress (SOHC) was held face-to-face – with more than 1300 participants. Metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder was also a…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer PSMA in diagnostics and therapy: Where is the journey leading? The prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) plays an increasingly important role not only in the diagnosis of prostate carcinoma. The radioligand 117Lutetium-PSMA-617also provides a new therapeutic option in advanced castration-resistant…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Advanced urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder Systemic therapy With approximately 1150 new cases annually in Switzerland, urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder is one of the most common cancers of older age. Particularly in the metastatic setting, it… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated News in metastatic prostate cancer. What impact will the studies published in 2020/2021 have on clinical practice? The years 2020 and 2021 have brought some novelties in metastatic prostate cancer. Thus, with 177Lutetium-PSMA-617and the PARP inhibitor Olaparib, two new active substances are available. The latter is already… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) Proven minimally invasive therapy option for children Vesicoureteral reflux affects approximately 1% of newborns. A gel composed of dextranomer and hyaluronic acid is a proven minimally invasive treatment option with proven efficacy. The therapy stops the reflux…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Urothelial carcinoma The role of checkpoint inhibitors Immunotherapy is also becoming increasingly important in the treatment of urothelial carcinoma. Checkpoint inhibitors are already being used successfully, particularly in advanced tumors. Now, potential applications of avelumab, atezolizumab and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Germ cell tumors of the testis Management of early stages: State of the art Although testicular cancer accounts for only 1% of oncologic disease in men, it is the most common cancer in boys. PD Dr. med. Richard Cathomas, Deputy Chief Physician at the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Urinary tract infections Antibiotic resistance endangers therapeutic success Antibiotic resistance is an increasing global problem with significant consequences for the healthcare system. While antibiotics are indicated for complicated UTI, treatment without antibiotics may be considered for uncomplicated cystitis.…
