This content is machine translated Supply situation with pharmaceuticals Task force has initiated measures The National Economic Supply classifies the situation in the supply of essential medicines as problematic since January 2023. Supply disruptions are increasingly affecting the outpatient sector, rather than hospitals as…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Basic supply Patient survey on the use of home remedies in everyday life. The use of home remedies for minor health problems is common among patients in Western countries. This was also confirmed by a survey study conducted in Switzerland in 2020. In…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated KDIGO Guidelines 2022 Modern therapy can slow progression of diabetic nephropathy Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD).The international organization Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recently released new guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gout After acute gout attack: long-term reduction of hyperuricemia. The diagnostic gold standard of a gout attack is the detection of urate crystals in the synovial fluid by polarized light microscopy. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic substances are used for acute…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Tumor-associated fatigue Constantly tired and weak – how can we help patients? Tumor-associated fatigue can manifest itself physically, psychologically, and cognitively and is subjectively very distressing. It is recommended to clarify them as early as possible and at reasonable intervals during the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated AAIC in Chicago Is amyloid still tenable as a therapeutic target? Much research has been done in the field of Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, to date, no drug candidate has convincingly translated the battle against beta-amyloid into cognitive benefits across all study…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Functional dyspepsia Challenging diagnosis finding Functional dyspepsia is common and severely limits quality of life. The diagnosis is initially based on a thorough medical history. If there are no accompanying alarm symptoms, empiric therapy can…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Update Refresher 2017, Zurich The current Swiss therapy recommendations Drug therapy for diabetes has become increasingly complex over the years. The SGED’s practical therapy guide is intended to shed light on the subject. What is the current therapy in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated ASCO Congress in Chicago Modern drugs and digital media improve cancer therapy This year’s ASCO Congress theme was “Collective Wisdom: The Future of Patient-Centered Care and Research.” According to ASCO, in order to continue to make progress in the care and treatment…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated To the point Freedom of choice After the Zurich electorate approved the initiative “Yes to freedom of choice in obtaining medicines” on November 30, 2008, residents of the cities of Zurich and Winterthur have finally been…
