This content is machine translated Update allergology Management of allergies in the era of precision medicine In the context of molecular allergy diagnostics, IgE antibodies against individual allergen components are determined. This offers added value, especially for patients with multiple sensitizations. Allergen-specific immunotherapy is available in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated CKD in type 2 diabetes Cardiorenal protection in focus – using modern therapy options Type 2 diabetics can lead a relatively normal life if they adhere to therapy guidelines and maintain HbA1c levels for as many years as possible.are in the target area. Conversely,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acute coronary syndrome Recommendations of the new ESC guidelines Clinically, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is typically manifested by pectanginal chest pain, occasionally associated with vegetative symptoms. While STEMI requires rapid invasive coronary diagnosis and reperfusion, in NSTEMI the approach…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease and movement disorders Narcolepsy, biomarkers, and dystonia in light of new evidence. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) gathers thousands of clinicians, researchers, trainees and industry advocates with an interest in current research and approaches to the diagnosis and treatment…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Melanoma in advanced stages Treatment strategies in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant setting The introduction of checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapy with kinase inhibitors revolutionized the treatment options for patients with advanced-stage melanoma. While there is already a lot of evidence for immunotherapy…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Functions of the brain The dynamics of neural networks under the magnifying glass It is one of the most fascinating and at the same time most mysterious organs of our body – the brain. It processes sensory impressions, controls our body, stores information…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Heart failure: ESC guideline update 2023 Treatment of HFmrEF – what’s new? The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) recently updated its guidelines. Consequently, based on the EMPEROR-Preserved and DELIVER trials, the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors is now recommended for all stages of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Study Report Dupilumab in 6- to 11-year-old AD patients: Effects on skin barrier function Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common diseases in childhood and adolescence. An observational study evaluated the effects of dupilumab in a subpopulation of 6–11-year-old patients with moderate-to-severe…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hematology Thrombosis, thalassemia and co. Venous thrombosis occurred more than twice as often after placement of a PICC catheter than when conventional catheters were used. One study looked more closely at influencing factors in patients…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Squamous cell carcinoma Evidence-based recommendations on diagnosis and therapy At this year’s congress of the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO), current recommendations for the management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) were outlined. The first-line therapy remains complete excision…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal tumors Stomach and pancreatic cancer – two entities, one poor prognosis Unprecedented advances have been made in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer over the past 25 years. At this year’s World Congress, nearly 3000 clinicians, researchers and practitioners discussed the latest…
