Radiotherapy for Non-malignant Disorders

Abstract. Radiotherapy is an established part of the treatment algorithm of non-malignant disorders such as painful degenerative skeletal, hyperproliferative and symptomatic functional disorders. Treatment is ...

Becoming a Doctor and Family Planning: Concepts of Career Among Medical Students at the University of Basel

Abstract. Combining work and family life is challenging, particularly for physicians. We investigated 914 medical students (1^st to 6^th year of ...

Hepatitis C Epidemiology in Switzerland and the Role of General Practitioners

Abstract. In Switzerland, more people die from the sequelae of hepatitis C than from those of HIV. Approximately 83 000 people are currently infected with the virus. More than ...

Respiratory Allergies in Children and Adults

Abstract. The means to diagnose and treat allergic diseases of the airways have improved significantly in the last years. In many cases, the involvement of a specialist is warranted. The indication to start ...

Refeeding Syndrome in Medical Inpatients

Abstract. The Refeeding syndrome encompasses a clinical syndrome with life-threatening acute micronutrient deficiencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and disturbances of organ function and metabolic ...

Visual Impairment Despite Normal Ophthalmological Examination

Abstract. We report the case of a 65 year old woman with visual impairment for a few years and normal ophthalmological examination. Neuropsychological investigations revealed a complex agnosia ...