This content is machine translated Oral JAK-i in atopic dermatitis Benefits and risks: What does the current data say? Although there have been no recent approvals of oral JAK inhibitors (JAK-i) for atopic dermatitis (AD), some interesting study findings have been published. These shed light on the safety of...…
This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis in elderly patients Evidence-based therapy selection under the aspect of benefits and risks Current evidence suggests that the benefits of low-dose steroid therapy are greater than the harms in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This is evident from the GLORIA study, in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated System therapy for atopic dermatitis: biologics or JAK inhibitors? Balancing benefits and risks The era of targeted systemic treatment began several years ago and the therapy armamentarium is constantly expanding, so that the question of selection criteria for the individually appropriate therapy is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular diseases New study data on primary prophylaxis with ASA: carefully weigh benefits and risks Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) has long been established for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. In contrast, ASA administration for primary prevention is controversial. While European experts tend to advise against…
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 8 min This content is machine translated Lung cancer screening Definition of the appropriate target population of central importance Lung cancer screening carries certain risks such as unnecessary additional investigations or surgery in case of false-positive findings. Accordingly, it should be done in centers where all necessary disciplines work…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Cancer screening programs Mammography screening in Switzerland About half of the Swiss cantons now offer a breast screening program. The goal of systematic breast screening is to reduce mortality. Discussions about the benefits of breast screening are…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Updates on the active ingredients GA101 and rituximab Three studies on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma were discussed at the ASH in New Orleans: One was an update on the stage 1 analysis of the CLL11…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Fibromyalgia Pregabalin concurrently with antidepressants? In the treatment of fibromyalgia, pregabalin may also be used during concurrent therapy with antidepressants. This is shown by new research findings presented at this year’s ACR Congress in San…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Sport and fatigue in cancer Sports therapy as a component of inpatient oncological rehabilitation More than 10 years ago, studies were already able to demonstrate the positive effect of endurance and strength training on fatigue symptoms in cancer patients. Since then, there have been…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Folic acid Better informed about the prevention of spina bifida At the annual meeting of the Folic Acid Offensive Switzerland, various speakers from medicine and science discussed the local supply situation and possible opportunities for improvement. In particular, the lack…
