The Duke minor criterion "predisposing heart condition" in native valve infective endocarditis – a systematic review

The term “predisposition” is used as an indication of antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis (IE) and as a criterion for diagnosing IE according to the modified Duke criteria. The criterion for diagnosing IE in native valves is not well defined.

Rationale and methods of an observational study to support the design of a nationwide surgical registry: the MIDAS study

Surgical registries are becoming increasingly popular, and Swiss legislation requires data on therapeutic outcome quality. The Swiss Association of Surgeons has agreed on a first minimum data set for a nationwide registry.

What is the profile of older drivers considered medically unfit to drive? A cross-sectional survey in Western Switzerland

In Switzerland, a medical assessment is mandatory every other year for drivers over 70. This is usually undertaken by general practitioners (GPs), except in Geneva where it is carried out by the medical assessors of the road traffic office.

Clinical presentation of 54 patients with endogenous hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia: a neurological chameleon (observational study)

Important causes of endogenous hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (EHH) in adult patients are insulinoma and adult nesidioblastosis. Data on main symptoms in EHH are scarce and controversial.

Basic patient characteristics predict antimicrobial resistance in E. coli from urinary tract specimens: a retrospective cohort analysis of 5246 urine samples

Antimicrobial resistance data from surveillance networks frequently do not accurately predict resistance patterns of urinary tract infections at the bedside.

Medical-ethical guidelines: Care and treatment of people with dementia

The aim of these guidelines is to offer practical guidance for dealing with ethical conflict situations relating to the care and treatment of people with dementia. Specific issues are addressed which may ultimately arise for all those involved in dementia care, irrespective of the setting (domestic, hospital, residential) and professional group.