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Medical articles by Dipl. med. Charalampos (Harris) Romanos.
Evidence-based, practical, accessible.

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Finding a GP in Zurich Nutrients & Deficiencies

Patient Information

Family Doctor Insurance Model 2027: Switch, Save, Keep Your GP

Models, rules and deadlines for 2027 — and which health insurers let you register with our practice.

6 min read

Endocrinology

Low Testosterone in Men: Test Properly, Treat Precisely

When testosterone is really too low, how to measure it correctly — and when treatment makes sense and when it does not.

7 min read

Metabolism

Weight Loss Injections: What GLP-1 Therapy Does — and What It Doesn’t

How it works, who it is for, side effects and what happens after stopping — in medical context.

8 min read

Endocrinology

DUTCH Test: What a urine hormone profile shows — and what it doesn’t

Cortisol day profile and hormone metabolites: when the test makes sense, when it doesn’t, and what to measure first.

8 min read

Extended Diagnostics

SIBO — Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: When bloating builds through the day

Bloating that increases through the day, constipation, fatigue: how SIBO is detected and treated.

9 min read

Extended Diagnostics

Irritable bowel syndrome: When the diagnosis is “we found nothing”

IBS is a positive diagnosis, not a fallback. What has to be measured beforehand and what actually helps.

9 min read

Extended Diagnostics

Fatigue: 7 medical causes often overlooked

Constantly tired despite enough sleep? The most common medical causes — and when to get tested.

5 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Which Blood Tests for Fatigue? 14 Lab Markers a GP Should Check

Fatigue is not a lab value. Which 14 markers actually carry information — and the order in which they should be measured.

7 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Vitamin D deficiency: Why over half my patients are affected

Over 60% of Zurich residents have a vitamin D deficiency. Symptoms, testing, and treatment.

4 min read

Prevention

Check-up over 40: What should actually be tested

After 40, your body changes. Which preventive tests truly matter now.

5 min read

Therapy

Infusion therapy: When it's truly beneficial — and when it's not

Vitamin infusions are trending. But when is IV therapy medically justified?

4 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Iron deficiency: symptoms many doctors miss

Hair loss, restless legs, concentration problems — iron deficiency causes more than just fatigue.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Hashimoto's: When the thyroid turns against you

Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune thyroid disorder — diagnosis and personalised treatment.

6 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Blood test in Zurich: What should actually be measured

Not every blood test is the same. Which lab values truly matter.

5 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Why it's more common than you think

B12 deficiency causes neurological symptoms before anaemia develops.

5 min read

Extended Diagnostics

Cortisol and stress: What happens when your adrenals are overwhelmed

Chronic stress alters cortisol patterns. Symptoms, saliva testing, and treatment.

5 min read

Extended Diagnostics

Gut health: Why the microbiome is the key to your wellbeing

The microbiome influences immunity, mood, and metabolism.

6 min read

Metabolism

Insulin resistance: The metabolic early warning sign

Insulin resistance precedes diabetes — and is often missed.

5 min read

Infusion Therapy

Glutathione infusion: When it makes medical sense

Glutathione is the body's most powerful antioxidant. When IV therapy makes sense.

4 min read

Prevention

Cholesterol and Lp(a): Why a standard lipid panel isn't enough

LDL alone isn't enough. Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor that's often overlooked.

5 min read

Nutritional Medicine

Nutrient deficiency: Why healthy eating alone isn't always enough

Healthy diet but still deficient? Causes, lab values, and targeted supplementation.

5 min read

Prevention

High blood pressure: What really helps — medically and naturally

High blood pressure damages silently. Lifestyle changes, medication, and holistic treatment.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Underactive thyroid: Why TSH alone isn't enough

Hypothyroidism is often missed. Why TSH alone isn't enough.

5 min read

Nutritional Medicine

Omega-3: The underestimated importance for your health

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for heart, brain, and inflammation control.

4 min read

Therapy

Sleep disorders: Medical causes and what really helps

Sleep disorders often have medical causes. Systematic evaluation.

5 min read

Nutritional Medicine

Magnesium deficiency: The most common mineral deficiency of our time

Magnesium is involved in over 600 body functions. Why blood tests often mislead.

4 min read

Extended Diagnostics

Histamine intolerance: When food makes you ill

Histamine intolerance causes headaches, skin issues, and digestive problems.

5 min read

Prevention

Boost your immune system: Evidence-based strategies for your defences

What truly strengthens the immune system? Vitamin D, zinc, sleep — evidence-based recommendations.

5 min read

Endocrinology

Hormone balance for women: When your cycle falls out of rhythm

PMS, cycle issues, menopause — differentiating and treating hormone imbalances.

6 min read

Nutritional Medicine

Anti-inflammatory diet: Which foods really help

Chronic inflammation promotes many diseases. Which diet is evidence-based effective.

5 min read

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine: How to medically optimise your performance

Sports medicine assessment with lactate testing, micronutrient check, and injury prevention.

5 min read

General Practice

GP at Zurich Main Station: Practice at Bahnhofplatz

GP practice right at Zurich main station, Bahnhofplatz 5. New patients welcome. Book online.

5 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Blood Test: What Your Results Mean

Understanding blood test results: CRP, HbA1c, ferritin, TSH, liver values — what's normal, when t...

7 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Vitamin D Test in Zurich: When Should You Get Tested?

Vitamin D test in Zurich: when is testing useful, what levels are normal, and when is supplementa...

5 min read

Prevention

Preventive Health Check from 30: What Actually Makes Sense

Prevention from 30: which checks make sense? Blood count, thyroid, metabolism — risk-adapted by y...

5 min read

General Practice

GP in Zurich District 1: Central Practice

GP practice in Zurich District 1, right at Bahnhofplatz. Modern diagnostics, new patients welcome.

5 min read

Patient Information

Swiss Health Insurance Explained

Basic insurance, supplementary cover, deductible, GP model — what you need to know as a patient i...

6 min read

General Practice

Finding a GP in Zurich: What to Look For

Looking for a GP in Zurich? Learn what matters when choosing — from accessibility to medical depth.

6 min read

Patient Information

How to Register with a Doctor in Switzerland

New to Switzerland? How to register with a GP — insurance, documents, first appointment.

5 min read

Patient Information

Looking for a New GP? How to Switch in Zurich

Switching GP in Zurich: what happens to your medical records? What to bring? A practical guide.

5 min read

General Practice

Greek-Speaking Doctor in Zurich

Greek-speaking GP in Zurich. Dipl. med. Charalampos (Harris) Romanos provides care in Greek, German, or English.

4 min read

General Practice

English Speaking Doctor in Zurich

Looking for an English-speaking doctor in Zurich? Dr. Romanos speaks English, German and Greek. N...

5 min read

Infusion Therapy

Iron Infusion in Zurich: When It Makes Sense

Iron infusion in Zurich: when it works better than tablets, what happens, and what it costs. GP e...

6 min read

Patient Information

Finding a GP in Zurich as an Expat

New to Zurich? How the Swiss health system works, how to find a GP, and what you need to know as ...

6 min read

Prevention

Health Check-up in Zurich: What's Included?

What does a good health check in Zurich include? Blood work, cardiovascular, metabolic — structur...

6 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Thyroid Check in Zurich: TSH, fT3, fT4

Thyroid check in Zurich: when TSH alone isn't enough and what additional values your GP should ch...

6 min read

Prevention

Preventive Health Check in Zurich: What Your Doctor Should Test

Preventive check in Zurich: what's included, what's optional, and why not every check-up is the s...

6 min read

Patient Information

GP or Emergency Room? When to Go Where

GP or emergency room? When your GP is the right choice and when you should go straight to A&E.

5 min read

General Practice

Investigating Fatigue: When to See Your Doctor

Always tired? When fatigue needs medical investigation and what causes your GP can check.

6 min read

Patient Information

Online GP Appointment: How It Works

Book your GP appointment online in Zurich. No waiting on hold — find a suitable slot directly.

4 min read

Laboratory Medicine

Blood Count in Zurich: What Your Values Reveal

Full blood count in Zurich: what's measured, what the values mean, and when you should get one.

6 min read