Posts Tagged ‘liver disease’
Digital Zoom Consultation in English
Next digital consultations:
Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Peter Schemmer, Head of the Liver Clinic Switzerland, Senior Consultant of both the Pancreas Clinic Switzerland and the Bern Visceral Surgery, Hirslanden Hospital Beau-Site, will address both general issues of the daily life with a liver disease and specific topics.
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weiter lesen...14th Challenges in Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease
“14th Challenges in Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease” Symposium on Thursday, January 18 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the CHUV in Lausanne
weiter lesen...AIH patient survey regarding COVID-19
To get a broader overview of the situation of patients with AIH, we have created an anonymous and patient-oriented online survey in several languages for patients with AIH.
We would be pleased if you as an AIH patient could support us with your answers to the survey.
Herbal and Dietary Supplements Induced Liver Injury: Interview with PD. Dr. med. Christoph Jüngst
“What is liver damage by herbal and dietary supplements (HDS)?” Dr. Jüngst makes it clear to us that HDS can also cause liver inflammation and liver damage. That is why a doctor-patient relationship of trust with a comprehensive exchange of information and personal responsibility is very important. You are welcome to report experience of this to Swissmedic.
weiter lesen...Herbal and Dietary Supplements Induced Liver Injury: Presentation by PD. Dr. med. Christoph Jüngst
“How often is liver damage caused by herbal and dietary supplements (HDS)?” Dr Jüngst impressively describes the increase in the prevalence of liver damage caused by HDS, the frequency due to the products offered (internet), causes, diagnoses, course and therapies, as well as the difficulties of proof: That is why a report to Swissmedic is important!
weiter lesen...Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Interview with PD. Dr. med. Christoph Jüngst
“What is drug-induced liver injury (DILI)?” DILI is rare, but more common than thought, as more and more studies show, Dr Jüngst confirms to us. Key for the right therapy are diagnosis, exclusion diagnosis, the DILI – prognosis (e.g. by Hy’s Law) and the determination of risk factors. It is recommended to first discuss a corresponding notification to Swissmedic with the attending physician.
weiter lesen...Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Presentation by PD. Dr. med. Christoph Jüngst
“What is drug-induced liver injury (DILI)?” Dr Jüngst distinguishes between two categories of DILI, namely overdose and hypersensitivity reactions. Frequency and severe symptoms further indicate the importance of good consultation with the GP and personal responsibility with medications.
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