Vaccination recommendations for adult patients with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

abstract：:In his 1966 monograph "Charcot joints", Sidney N. Eichenholtz (1909-2000) described "three well defined stages … in the course and development of a Charcot joint", based on plain X-rays of 68 patients. Since then, medical imaging has advanced very much: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans ex...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Chantelau EA,Grützner G

更新日期：2014-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), an important glycoprotein in the transport, uptake and redistribution of cholesterol, is necessary in nerve tissue repair. The APOE gene (APOE) is involved in neurodegenerative diseases, the best-known association being that between the APOE ε4 allele and Alzheimer's disease. Multipl...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Losonczi E,Bencsik K,Fricska Nagy Z,Honti V,Szalczer E,Rajda C,Illés Z,Mátyás K,Rózsa C,Csépány T,Füvesi J,Vécsei L

更新日期：2010-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are difficult to diagnose. We used SwissNET data to characterise NEN patients followed in the two academic centres of western Switzerland (WS), and to compare them with patients followed in eastern Switzerland (ES) as well as with international guidelines. METHOD:SwissNET is ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Gouffon M,Iff S,Ziegler K,Larche M,Schwarzenbach C,Prior JO,Matter M,Stettler C,Pralong FP

更新日期：2014-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is complicated by the occurrence of fragility fractures. Over past years, various treatment options have become available, mostly potent antiresorptive agents such as bisphosphonates and denosumab. However, antiresorptive therapy cannot fully and rapidly restore bone mass and structure that has been lost ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Meier C,Lamy O,Krieg MA,Mellinghoff HU,Felder M,Ferrari S,Rizzoli R

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains the gold standard for complex revascularisation in multivessel disease. The concept of the minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation circuit (MiECC) was introduced to minimise pathophysiological side effects of conventional extracorporeal circulation. This st...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Winkler B,Heinisch PP,Zuk G,Zuk K,Gahl B,Jenni HJ,Kadner A,Huber C,Carrel T

更新日期：2017-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal residual disease (MRD) refers to the small number of malignant cells that remain after therapy when the patient is in remission and shows no symptoms or overt signs of disease. Current treatment protocols for haematological malignancies allow most patients to obtain some form of MRD state, but cure seldom foll...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Hauwel M,Matthes T

更新日期：2014-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the long-term effects of comprehensive outpatient versus inpatient rehabilitation with respect to morbidity and mortality, as well as to changes in physical performance and physical activity. DESIGN:A total of 163 consecutive patients were enrolled for comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation (CCR) f...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Steinacker JM,Liu Y,Muche R,Koenig W,Hahmann H,Imhof A,Kropf C,Brandstetter S,Schweikert B,Leidl R,Schiefer DH

更新日期：2011-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thyroid hemiagenesis (TH) is a rare congenital abnormality of the thyroid gland, characterised by the absence of one lobe. The true prevalence of this congenital abnormality is not known because the absence of one thyroid lobe usually does not cause clinical symptoms by itself. This study aims to identify th...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Berker D,Ozuguz U,Isik S,Aydin Y,Ates Tutuncu Y,Akbaba G,Guler S

更新日期：2010-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Stress ulcer prophylaxis prescriptions might not be sufficiently challenged throughout a patient's stay in an intensive care unit (ICU) and might be erroneously maintained after ICU discharge. This study aimed to determine (1) stress ulcer prophylaxis adequacy in ICU and (2) the proportion of patients recei...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Franchitti M,Piubellini J,Sadeghipour F,Eckert P,Voirol P,Schneider AG

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) has been proven to be a biochemical marker of severity of congestive heart failure. We are aware of only few papers reporting the association of BNP elevation and pulmonary hypertension (primary, thromboembolic, or as a consequence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). L...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Maeder M,Ammann P,Rickli H,Diethelm M

更新日期：2003-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer patients are faced with the diagnosis during a challenging period of psychosocial development that may affect social outcomes in the long term. Therefore, we aimed to: (1) determine differences in social outcomes between long-term TYA cancer survivors and healt...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Mader L,Vetsch J,Christen S,Baenziger J,Roser K,Dehler S,Michel G

更新日期：2017-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:The aim of the study was to analyse the effects of supplementary health insurance on the incidence of hospitalisations for musculoskeletal conditions in Switzerland. METHODS:Cross sectional and small area analyses of surgical interventions for major musculoskeletal disorders in Switzerland were c...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Busato A,Widmer M,Matter P

更新日期：2011-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Current evidence indicates that chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be detected by simple laboratory tests. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of microalbuminuria screening and subsequent treatment in different populations. METHODS:Cost-effectiveness of microalbuminuria screening in a cohort o...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Kessler R,Keusch G,Szucs TD,Wittenborn JS,Hoerger TJ,Brügger U,Wieser S

更新日期：2012-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarticular infections remain a significant cause of morbidity worldwide in young children. They can have a devastating impact with a high rate of serious and long-lasting sequelae, especially on remaining growth. Depending on the localisation of infection, they manifest as osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, a combin...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Ceroni D,Kampouroglou G,Valaikaite R,Anderson della Llana R,Salvo D

更新日期：2014-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper focuses on the relationships between schizophrenia and religion, on the basis of a review of literature and the data of an ongoing study about religiousness and spiritual coping conducted among outpatients with chronic schizophrenia. Religion (including both spirituality and religiousness) is salient in the...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Mohr S,Huguelet P

更新日期：2004-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS OF THE STUDY:Pneumothoraces after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are an uncommon but potentially lethal complication. Little evidence is available on their epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy. We aimed to evaluate current practices and provide recommendations. METHOD:We systematically revie...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Lehmann V,Keller W,Egger B

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae is a rare complication of trans-sphenoidal surgery. We present the case of a patient who developed pneumococcal meningitis with associated bacteraemia after elective endoscopic trans-sphenoidal resection of a pituitary macro-adenoma. After initial treatment with ceftriaxone a...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Darling KE,Niederhauser J,Bervini D,Giulieri S,Daniel RT,Bille J,Erard V

更新日期：2012-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:A rapid start of post-exposure prophylaxis with an antiretroviral regime is recommended after percutaneous exposure to blood from an HIV-positive source. Since the HIV-antibody status of the source is usually not known at the time of injury, antiretroviral treatment is started pending the results of HIV testing of the...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： King AM,Osterwalder JJ,Vernazza PL

更新日期：2001-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the current prevalence of self-reported interpersonal violence amongst patients consulting at the emergency department (ED) of a university hospital and to describe the characteristics of the violence sustained. METHODS:Ours was a cross-sectional study using a modified version of the Partner Viol...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Douet T,Ohl A,Hügli O,Romain-Glassey N,Carron PN

更新日期：2019-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:In Switzerland, approximately 350,000 people aged 70 years or older own a valid driving license. By law, these drivers are medically assessed every other year, most commonly by their general practitioner, to exclude that a medical condition is interfering with their driving skills. A prerequisite for driving is the in...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Wagner JT,Müri RM,Nef T,Mosimann UP

更新日期：2011-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An increasing number of patients with asthma are attracted by complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Therefore, it is of importance that scientific evidence about the efficacy of this type of therapy is regarded. METHOD:We searched the electronic databases Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library for ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Steurer-Stey C,Russi EW,Steurer J

更新日期：2002-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) target the intensive care unit owing to high antimicrobial utilisation. In this review, we summarise and assess the quality of evidence supporting the implementation of various ASP strategies in the intensive care unit setting with a focus on publications betw...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Mertz D,Brooks A,Irfan N,Sung M

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on two toddlers suffering from Mycobacterium bohemicum lymphadenitis. Acid-fast bacilli were cultured from submandibular lymph nodes and identified by molecular methods as Mycobacterium bohemicum. Surgical treatment was successful and complemented by oral treatment with clarithromycin and rifampicin. ...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Schulzke S,Adler H,Bär G,Heininger U,Hammer J

更新日期：2004-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) plays an important role in tumour progression and metastasis through activation of many target genes that are especially involved in pivotal aspects of cancer biology. However, the prognostic role of HIF-1α has been controversial in primary patients with lung cancer. This...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Ren W,Mi D,Yang K,Cao N,Tian J,Li Z,Ma B

更新日期：2013-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:There is increasing pressure on general practitioners (GPs) to identify patients with abdominal obesity in order to reduce the life-threatening consequences of this condition in the population. We aimed to confirm previous findings on the inaccuracy of anthropometric measurements performed by GPs in an academic...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Sebo P,Haller D,Pechère-Bertschi A,Bovier P,Herrmann F

更新日期：2015-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：PRINCIPLES:Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) resistant to ciprofloxacin (CR) was documented for the first time in Geneva in 2002 and increased from 7% that year to 47% in 2005. We describe NG cases during this period and compare characteristics of CR and ciprofloxacin susceptible (CS) cases. METHOD:Geneva microbiological lab...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Le Lin B,Pastore R,Liassine N,Aramburu C,Sudre P

更新日期：2008-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of an oncology patient admitted to our hospital during the current COVID-19 pandemic with clinical and radiological features strongly suggestive of interstitial pneumonia. Multiple laboratory tests were negative for SARS-CoV-2 (polymerase chain reaction testing of nasopharyngeal swabs, and of induc...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Rigamonti E,Salera D,Gheorghiu AC,Fratila C,Gianella P

更新日期：2020-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY:Monitoring of antimicrobial resistance is a key component of antibiotic stewardship programs. In 2007, a significantly higher resistance rate of Escherichia coli to ciprofloxacin was found at the Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland, when compared to other hospital units....

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Nicoletti J,Kuster SP,Sulser T,Zbinden R,Ruef C,Ledergerber B,Weber R

更新日期：2010-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the presence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated encephalitis in children in Switzerland and its likely pathogenesis. METHODS:M. pneumoniae-associated encephalitis cases seen at a single-centre during 2010-2013 were reviewed, and the Swiss Paediatric Surveillance Unit (SPSU) prospectively conducted...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Meyer Sauteur PM,Moeller A,Relly C,Berger C,Plecko B,Nadal D,Swiss Pediatric Surveillance Unit (SPSU).

更新日期：2016-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse reactions to nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently reported, particularly among asthmatic patients. To date, there is no causal treatment available apart from tolerance induction. Therefore, the search for safe alternative drugs is of pivotal importance in clinical practice. OB...

journal_title：Swiss medical weekly

authors： Roll A,Wüthrich B,Schmid-Grendelmeier P,Hofbauer G,Ballmer-Weber BK

更新日期：2006-10-28 00:00:00