This content is machine translated Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder A challenge even in times of immune checkpoint inhibitors Urothelial carcinoma accounts for 90% of urinary bladder tumors. Every year, 1250 people in Switzerland contract the disease – predominantly older men. Standard treatment is cisplatin-containing chemotherapy. Immunotherapy is playing…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Bladder Cancer Immunotherapy after chemo may prolong survival Carcinoma of the urinary bladder is one of the common malignant diseases. While the prognosis of patients with superficial tumors is usually favorable, the situation is much worse for muscle-infiltrating…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Countering proliferation and inflammation naturally Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common urological condition caused by non-malignant enlargement of the prostate. About one-third of men over 40 report lower urinary tract problems in this context. A…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Advanced bladder cancer Prolonged progression-free survival with combination therapy Preliminary study results suggest that the addition of immunotherapy to conventional chemotherapy may improve progression-free survival in patients with advanced bladder cancer. Is a paradigm shift on the horizon?
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Inhibition of inflammation as a central mechanism of action Sage palmetto fruit and nettle root extract has been repeatedly shown to be effective for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recent studies have focused on the anti-inflammatory properties of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Penile carcinoma New S3 Guideline: Diagnostics, Therapy and Follow-up Care The new S3 guideline “Diagnosis, therapy and follow-up of penile carcinoma” aims to improve the quality of care for affected patients. The focus is on organ preservation.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer Prognostic marker early incontinence The treatment of choice for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy. It is usually followed by incontinence. Attainment of early continence could serve as a reliable prognostic marker.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic renal failure Nephroprotection – progress at last! Nephroprotection includes interventions that slow GFR decline over time, thereby delaying end-stage renal failure. The most recent intervention is the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy against erectile dysfunction Medicinal plants with some efficacy It was almost a sensation when the Pfizer company launched sildenafil, originally intended as an active ingredient for coronary heart disease, as a drug for erectile dysfunction in 1998. Sildenafil…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Green tea Indulgence and cancer prevention? Green tea is not only a worldwide popular stimulant, but also has therapeutic properties. In addition to theobromine, theophylline and caffeine, the active ingredients are catecholine compounds, which have strong…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Interstitial cystitis New guideline helps with diagnostics and therapy It is largely unknown: interstitial cystitis. However, non-infectious chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder wall is associated with painful symptoms, concomitant diseases and psychological distress.
