[2022 scientific breakthroughs in ambulatory general internal medicine].

In patients aged 65 or older, the risk of dementia decreases with cataract surgery. Mental stress doubles the risk of a cardiac event in patients with stable coronary artery disease. The one-legged stance performance estimates total mortality in patients 50 years or older.

[Information materials for colorectal cancer screening for citizens with low health literacy].

For multiple reasons, certain socially disadvantaged populations are more affected by colorectal cancer but have lower screening rates than wealthier populations. The Vaud colorectal cancer screening program (CCR) provides a 20-page decision support tool for the 50-69-year-old population. Three new tools have now been designed specifically for citizens with a low level of health literacy: a simplified 6-page leaflet presenting the choice of a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FIT) and colonoscopy; a 2-page leaflet presenting the detection and screening of 4 common cancers; and a short video presenting the FIT test.

[2021 scientific breakthroughs in ambulatory general internal medicine].

Psychotherapy diminishes depression relapses when antidepressants are reduced or stopped. Delayed antibiotic therapy is effective and safe while treating community-acquired respiratory infection. Physical rehabilitation after hospitalization due to acute cardiac decompensation is useful in frail patients.

[Social integration income medical advisor : update in 2021].

The social and professional measures suggested to beneficiaries of the Insertion Income have demonstrated their effectiveness. However, presence of mental disorders complicates their implementation, causing difficulties for both beneficiaries and social services. The integration of psychiatrist as medical advisors, as for the canton of Vaud, helps to support the role of medical advisors.