Teamwork in rehabilitation – it is effective but it must be financed

There is urgent need for further research and development in the fields of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Lessons from the discontinuation of extracorporeal photopheresis

ECP is an effective therapy that improves outcomes in patients with chronic lung allograft dysfunction , and is worth paying for.

The search for atrial fibrillation and its impact on public health

Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and all-cause mortality. Formerly, guidelines recommended only opportunistic screening for atrial fibrillation in patients aged ≥65 years. Now, more aggressive screening and treatment of atrial fibrillation is being considered.

Bone targeted therapies in advanced breast cancer

Bisphosphonates and denosumab are now successfully used in advanced breast cancer patients for prevention of skeletal-related events accompanying bone metastases, and to prevent bone loss associated with antioestrogen therapy.

Iron substitution in the treatment of chronic heart failure

Iron deficiency is highly prevalent in chronic heart failure patients and is associated – regardless of the presence or absence of anaemia – with impaired quality of life, reduced exercise capacity and increased mortality.

Iron supplementation in Switzerland - A bi-national, descriptive and observational study

Not all anaemic people are iron deficient, and iron deficiency may occur without anaemia. The diagnosis of iron deficiency and/or iron deficiency anaemia should be confirmed with laboratory tests before iron supplementation (especially parenteral) is given.