This content is machine translated VTE PREDICT risk score Estimation of benefits and harms of extended anticoagulation The decision to discontinue or continue anticoagulation for venous thromboembolism (VTE) after initial treatment is challenging because individual risks for recurrence and bleeding are heterogeneous. Therefore, one study investigated the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral effect of Echinacea purpura – new study data Echinacea purpurea extract shows significant antiviral activity and reduces the risk of viral respiratory infections, including SARS-CoV-2, according to several studies. By significantly reducing viral load in infected individuals, the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Bisphosphonates in osteoporosis The benefit outweighs the risk Since their introduction in the 1990s, bisphosphonates have been the drugs of first choice in the treatment of osteoporosis. They inhibit osteoclast-mediated resorption and bone remodeling, increase bone mineral density,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cancer in close relatives Perceived vulnerability fuels prevention efforts Is it possible that preventive advice is particularly fruitful for relatives of cancer patients? One study suggests that. The circumstance could be used responsibly for cancer prevention.
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Nephrolithiasis Recurrence prophylaxis for kidney stone disease Patients with kidney stones should be divided into low and high risk groups in terms of recurrence rate. Basic clarification and stone analysis serve as a basis. High-risk patients should…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Melanoma World Congress in Australia Dealing with risks Childhood sunburns are dangerous. The failures of the early phase of life cannot be undone later. Still, it’s never too late to start protecting yourself from the sun.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update Burnout A highly relevant risk condition Burnout develops as a process. In most cases, patients only become acutely aware of decompensation. Multimodal integrated therapy is needed.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Incidental finding of cerebral artery aneurysm Time bomb or dud? Aneurysms are unstable at the beginning of their formation and rupture frequently. However, the majority of aneurysms stabilize without rupture. The decision to treat or observe depends on life expectancy…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diving medical considerations Safe diving means having reserves Older divers are at increased risk for incidents. Fitness, technique and calculated risk reduce potential hazards and problems during diving. Diving and sports medicine consultation is important.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 1st Swiss Symposium Peritoneal Malignancies and HIPEC Enabling individualized treatment At the first Swiss symposium on peritoneal malignancies and HIPEC in St. Gallen, experts spoke on the topics of ovarian cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer. It was about current and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Successful therapy of pAVD with EGb 761®. Clinical studies document the efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract Peripheral arterial disease (PAVD) often occurs as a result of atherosclerosis, with varying prevalence depending on age. Men are more commonly affected than women [1], and in two-thirds of all…
