View Post 4 minute read This content is machine translated Efficacy, safety and practical application Phytotherapeutic options for endometriosis General Internal Medicine Gynecology Pharmaceutical medicine Phytotherapy RX Studies Endometriosis affects many women of reproductive age and often leads to chronic pain, fertility problems and considerable restrictions in quality of life. Conventional therapies – from NSAIDs and hormone treatments to surgery – provide relief, but are sometimes associated with considerable side effects and risks of recurrence. Phytotherapeutics offer an interesting, well-tolerated approach: they can modulate inflammatory and hormonal imbalances, relieve pain and improve quality of life…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 5 minute read This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders New study on lavender oil extract in a long-term setting RX Education General Internal Medicine Pharmaceutical medicine Phytotherapy Psychiatry and psychotherapy Studies In a retrospective analysis of real-world data, the long-term efficacy of a proprietary lavender oil preparation in patients with anxiety disorders was demonstrated. This is a significant addition to the evidence base, as previously evidence of efficacy was mainly available from short-term clinical trials. In summary, the results of Marchevsky et al. support its use as a safe and effective phytotherapeutic treatment option as an alternative or in addition to conventional anxiolytics…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 12 minute read This content is machine translated Evidence, effectiveness and practical implications Medicinal plants for allergic rhinitis RX Allergology and clinical immunology Education General Internal Medicine ORL Pharmaceutical medicine Phytotherapy Studies Allergic rhinitis is an immunologically mediated disease that occurs frequently worldwide and is caused by a type I hypersensitivity reaction (IgE-mediated) to allergenic substances. The clinical symptoms mainly include rhinorrhea (runny nose), sneezing, nasal obstruction (blocked nose), nasal itching and ocular discomfort (red, itchy, watery eyes). Although these symptoms are not usually life-threatening, the quality of life of those affected can be significantly impaired. Many patients also suffer from sleep problems, fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which has a negative impact on their professional performance and social life [1]…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 15 minute read This content is machine translated Current status and future prospects Cell and gene therapies in modern cardiology Cardiology Education Genetics RX Studies Cell and gene therapies are considered highly innovative but also challenging approaches in modern cardiology. While early hopes for adult stem cells from bone marrow or skeletal muscle were largely disappointed, pluripotent stem cells and gene editing methods are now coming into focus. Results from preclinical studies are encouraging, but have not (yet) been confirmed to the same extent in clinical trials. The main problems are immunological issues, arrhythmia risks, costs, lack of reproducibility and, in some cases, ethical concerns. Future developments, including advanced gene editing without double-strand breaks (base/prime editing) or targeted epigenetic modulation, promise to further develop the potential of regenerative medicine in the field of cardiology…. Dieser Inhalt…
View Post 14 minute read This content is machine translated Patient-oriented recommendations for action Effect of heat on diabetes technology RX CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies Various tools are required for the management of diabetes therapy. On the one hand, it is necessary to determine the glucose level in the blood or tissue. On the other hand, there is now a wide range of aids for the application of insulin. In addition to these aids, insulin is also an indispensable part of therapy, especially for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, the increasing connectivity of technical aids can also increase the susceptibility of these systems to errors – even though the outcome of the therapy has been proven to improve…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 19 minute read This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options RX Cardiology CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology Nutrition Sports Medicine Studies Training with partner Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right and therefore also a comorbidity. Globally, there has been a rapid increase in prevalence over the last few decades, with more than one billion people affected by 2024. The obesity epidemic is a phenomenon that is being addressed by national and international cardiology societies in particular and discussed in corresponding consensus statements and guidelines…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated Ventricular arrhythmias Indication for ICD or WCD? RX Cardiology Congress Reports General Internal Medicine Studies The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) represented a breakthrough in the prevention of sudden cardiac death. In addition to its use in secondary prevention, the indication of ICD therapy in primary prevention is also being intensively researched. A study published last year evaluated the relevance of ICD implantation in the acute phase of acute myocarditis and a registry study investigated the benefits of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) for the prevention of sudden cardiac death in post-infarction patients…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 3 minute read This content is machine translated Early breast cancer Overweight and obesity worsen the prognosis Congress Reports Gynecology Oncology Prevention and health care RX Studies A database analysis by the Early Breast Cancer Trials Collaborative Group (EBCTCG ) showed that obesity in early-stage breast cancer was only associated with increased breast cancer mortality in pre- and perimenopausal hormone receptor-positive (HR+) patients. A new study with a much larger patient population has now been presented at the SABCS [1]…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 8 minute read This content is machine translated Psoriasis treatment with biologics What are the latest trends? Congress Reports Dermatology and venereology Pharmacology and toxicology Rheumatology RX Studies Novel oral therapies are currently being researched – promising data from clinical trials is now available. In the field of approved, subcutaneously administered IL-23 and IL-17 antagonists, current real-world data provide valuable insights for everyday practice. A long-term goal of systemic psoriasis therapy is to erase the inflammatory memory and thus achieve a sustainable cure. Several research projects have therefore focused on tissue-resident memory T-cells…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 4 minute read This content is machine translated Flu vaccination for older people Benefit of the high-dose influenza vaccine Congress Reports General Internal Medicine Geriatrics Infectiology RX Studies Since last year, a high-dose influenza vaccine has been available in Switzerland in addition to the standard vaccines, which is recommended and approved for people over 75 and for people aged 65 and over with an additional risk factor. Empirical data confirm the higher efficacy of quadrivalent high-dose compared to quadrivalent standard-dose influenza vaccines in these age groups…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
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View Post This content is machine translated Patient-oriented recommendations for action Effect of heat on diabetes technology RX CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies Various tools are required for the management of diabetes therapy. On the one hand, it is necessary to determine the glucose level in the blood or tissue. On the other hand, there is now a wide range of aids for the application of insulin. In addition to these aids, insulin is also an indispensable part of therapy, especially for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus. However, the increasing connectivity of technical aids can also increase the susceptibility of these systems to errors – even though the outcome of the therapy has been proven to improve…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options RX Cardiology CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology Nutrition Sports Medicine Studies Training with partner Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right and therefore also a comorbidity. Globally, there has been a rapid increase in prevalence over the last few decades, with more than one billion people affected by 2024. The obesity epidemic is a phenomenon that is being addressed by national and international cardiology societies in particular and discussed in corresponding consensus statements and guidelines…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Artificial intelligence Dr. ChatGPT: Large language models in everyday clinical practice RX Cases CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care With the public availability of ChatGPT 3.5 in fall 2022 at the latest, artificial intelligence in the sense of large language models (L LMs) is on everyone’s lips. However, it is often forgotten that this is only the provisional end point of decades of development of artificial intelligence, which, despite its great potential, still has many limitations. The question for practising doctors is how this technology can be used sensibly in everyday clinical practice – and how it should not be used…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
View Post This content is machine translated Artificial intelligence Dr. ChatGPT: Large language models in everyday clinical practice RX Cases CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care With the public availability of ChatGPT 3.5 in fall 2022 at the latest, artificial intelligence in the sense of large language models (LLMs) is on everyone’s lips. However, it is often forgotten that this is only the provisional end point of decades of development of artificial intelligence, which, despite its great potential, still has many limitations. The question for practising doctors is how this technology can be used sensibly in everyday clinical practice – and how it should not be used…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
