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.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cystitis Does it always have to be the “club” antibiotic? Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial diseases, even in childhood. It is estimated that more than one in two women will suffer from cystitis at least once…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Phytotherapeutic combination preparation inhibits inflammation and reduces tissue growth Several clinical studies support the efficacy of a phytopharmacologic sabal/urica combination for the treatment of obstructive and irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in the setting of benign prostatic hyperplasia.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Biomarkers and immunotherapy New horizons in advanced prostate cancer Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) has been considered primarily the domain of novel hormone and taxane therapy. Increasingly, however, other treatment approaches are being tested with sometimes promising results. In…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated News from the world of oncology The hottest studies at a glance Every year, ESMO presents the most relevant research results of its congress within the framework of so-called Presidential Symposia. Also at this year’s virtual execution, the presentation of those studies…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Therapy of overactive bladder Minimize side effect risks and increase compliance Anticholinergics are among the standard pharmacological therapies for overactive bladder. It is important to choose the right preparation for each patient. The side effect risks vary considerably in some cases.…
