View Post 5 minute read This content is machine translated Chronic and hard-to-heal wounds Benefit from the advantages of outpatient negative pressure wound therapy Congress Reports Dermatology and venereology Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Geriatrics Physical medicine and rehabilitation RX Studies If wound healing stagnates under conventional local treatment, the use of negative pressure wound therapy (N PWT) can be useful. Also known as “vacuum therapy” or “vacuum sealing therapy”, NPWT uses a pump to create a controlled, localized negative pressure in a wound in order to promote the healing process. Portable systems that do not require large canisters are now increasingly available, which increases patient mobility and simplifies treatment. The indications for such disposable NPWT devices are diverse…. 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 COPD Even a single moderate exacerbation can be a predictor of mortality Education Pneumology RX Studies Although severe COPD exacerbations are widely recognized as poor prognostic factors, less is known about the long-term impact of even a single moderate exacerbation. Canadian scientists have taken up this challenge and explored the relationship between previous exacerbations and future clinical outcomes…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 7 minute read This content is machine translated HER2+ metastatic breast cancer New therapeutic standards with SHR-A 1811 Congress Reports Gynecology Oncology RX Studies This year’s ESMO Congress 2025 once again offered a wide range of new data on the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, including the interim analysis of the phase 3 HORIZON-Breast01 study presented by Erwei Song (Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou). The study compares SHR-A 1811 with pyrotinib plus capecitabine in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. It provides the first randomized data on this new HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated Angina tonsillaris: clinical management Conservative therapy or surgery? Congress Reports General Internal Medicine Infectiology ORL Pediatrics RX Although bacterial tonsillitis is less common than viral tonsillitis, it is clinically relevant due to potential complications. Pragmatic scoring systems such as the McIsaac criteria and microbiology testing help to guide appropriate treatment and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. If the angina episodes become more frequent and in some other cases, tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy should be considered. A peritonsillar abscess is an urgent complication that requires prompt intervention…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated Dermocosmetic for mild to moderate acne Effects of an anti-pimple cream: randomized split-face study Dermatology and venereology Education Infectiology Pharmacology and toxicology RX Studies The treatment of acne is often a lengthy process that requires an individualized combination of different treatment modalities. Dermocosmetics are defined as products that contain both cosmetic and active ingredients and are often used in addition to traditional medically prescribed products. A continuing trend towards the consideration of dermocosmetics is also reflected in the fact that they are increasingly being discussed at specialist congresses and in the dermatological literature…. 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 Neuro-ophthalmology Visual Snow Syndrome: From the mysterious disorder to effective treatment options Education Neurology Ophthalmology RX Studies Visual Snow is an independent neurological disorder with characteristic visual and non-visual symptoms. Chromatic filters and oculomotor training can significantly reduce the symptoms. Visual snow syndrome has long been considered mysterious and difficult to treat. The article classifies pathophysiology, diagnostics and current treatment options and shows why non-drug approaches are the most promising treatment options today…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 6 minute read This content is machine translated Platelet and leukocyte abnormalities Clonal or reactive causes? Cases Congress Reports Hematology Oncology RX Studies The range of causes of blood count changes is diverse. A bone marrow puncture should be performed at a low threshold if red flags are present and is carried out, for example, to confirm the diagnosis of B-lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Prompt, efficient clarification is also essential in cases of thrombocytopenia. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy caused by a deficiency of the enzyme ADAMTS13…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 7 minute read This content is machine translated Gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis: update on conservative treatment Pain relief, targeted movement and relief General Internal Medicine Geriatrics Orthopedics Pharmacology and toxicology Physical medicine and rehabilitation Rheumatology RX Sports Medicine Age-associated degenerative processes in the hyaline cartilage are common. In the case of symptomatic osteoarthritis at an early stage, conservative treatment is initially sought. In addition to classification and localization of the chondral defect, the choice of the appropriate form of therapy depends on the patient’s level of suffering and general condition. Exercise promotes synovial flow, which increases the supply to undersupplied cartilage areas. Topical anti-rheumatic drugs are a treatment option with few side effects before starting oral pain therapy. With oral NSAIDs, the duration of treatment should be limited to 2-4 weeks if possible…. 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 Idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (IPF/PPF) An instrument for clinical use Education Pneumology RX Studies Idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (IPF/PPF) are severe interstitial lung diseases with poor prognoses and complex care needs. While guidelines focus on pharmacological treatment, patients’ overarching wishes are often neglected…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 7 minute read This content is machine translated Rosacea – multifaceted and multifactorial Topical and systemic active ingredients: proven and new therapeutic approaches Dermatology and venereology Education Infectiology Pharmacology and toxicology RX Studies Several risk factors and triggers are known to contribute to the different clinical manifestations of rosacea by activating or modulating neurovascular or immunological processes. Thanks to advances in research into the factors involved in the pathogenesis, the complexity of the disease is increasingly better understood at the molecular level. This is also reflected in the availability of Phase III data on several drug candidates for rosacea. Some of these innovative active substances have now been approved in the USA…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care RX Studies View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care RX Studies View Post
Findings from the ALS Symposium 2024 in Montreal Current and future approaches in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) CME continuing education Congress Reports Interviews Neurology RX Studies View Post
Findings from the ALS Symposium 2024 in Montreal Current and future approaches in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Congress Reports Interviews Neurology RX Studies View Post
Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI RX CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care View Post
Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI RX CME continuing education Dermatology and venereology Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
Thyroid Diseases Clarification of thyroid nodules RX CME continuing education Education Endocrinology and Diabetology General Internal Medicine Nuclear Medicine Oncology Radiology View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient RX CME continuing education Education General Internal Medicine Prevention and health care Studies View Post
View Post This content is machine translated Lung cancer Multidisciplinary teams in oncology CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Neurology Nuclear Medicine Oncology Pneumology Prevention and health care RX Studies Surgery Urology The treatment of cancer is one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. The complexity of oncological diagnostics and therapy, the multitude of treatment options available and the need to take individual patient factors into account make close interdisciplinary collaboration essential. Multidisciplinary teams bring together different specialties to jointly make treatment decisions based on current guidelines, scientific evidence and individual patient characteristics…. 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 Lung cancer Multidisciplinary teams in oncology CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Neurology Nuclear Medicine Oncology Pneumology Prevention and health care RX Studies Surgery Urology The treatment of cancer is one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. The complexity of oncological diagnostics and therapy, the multitude of treatment options available and the need to take individual patient factors into account make close interdisciplinary collaboration essential. Multidisciplinary teams bring together different specialties to jointly make treatment decisions based on current guidelines, scientific evidence and individual patient characteristics…. 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 Adrenogenital syndrome Clinical care from birth to adulthood CME continuing education Endocrinology and Diabetology Nephrology Pediatrics RX Studies The care of patients with adrenogenital syndrome is challenging across the entire lifespan. Especially during adolescence and the transition to adult medicine, disease-specific knowledge, emergency competence and continuity of treatment must be ensured. Typical case studies are used to illustrate how AGS presents itself from neonatal to adulthood, and key practical knowledge for diagnosis, treatment and long-term care is imparted…. 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 Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? CME continuing education General Internal Medicine Infectiology ORL Pneumology RX Studies The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now increasingly coming to the attention of experts. In everyday clinical practice, the main challenge for medical staff is to select the right diagnostic methods for the respective clinical situation in order to enable a precise and prompt diagnosis and to initiate measures based on this…. Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here CME-Test
