This content is machine translated Orthobiologics for knee osteoarthritis PRP and hyaluronic acid injections as building blocks in a multimodal concept Conservative arthrosis therapy aims to alleviate pain and maintain mobility, whereby the measures should be individually tailored to the patient. In addition to addressing lifestyle factors, physiotherapy and physical applications...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Crohn's disease: focus on long-term results “Top-down” approach or classic step therapy? The standard treatment of Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s disease) is based on the “step-up” strategy. However, results from the PROFILE study indicate that in newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease, early use of...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis as a door opener for an atopic cascade? AD trajectories: Summary of current findings Epidemiologic analyses and longitudinal studies show that the majority of infants affected by AD are symptom-free as adults, but in some, AD persists into adulthood. This is associated with an...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Vector-borne infections with skin manifestations Arboviruses and leishmaniasis in Europe The incidence of infectious diseases, which originally occurred mainly in subtropical and tropical regions, is changing due to conditions that favor the proliferation of microorganisms, with a trend towards a...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Multimorbidity and functional capacity in old age Clarify individual health status and reduce risks The term “frailty” describes the state of increased vulnerability to an unfavorable health outcome and includes, among other things, falls, acute confusion (delirium) and restrictions in functional skills relevant to...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis B prophylaxis Vaccination protection for healthcare staff with patient contact – an update Hepatitis B is one of the most common occupational diseases among healthcare professionals. Targeted prophylaxis is only possible through effective immunization. All healthcare workers with direct patient contact should be...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis: therapy with biologics and TYK-2-i Progress assessments based on current long-term and real-world data A broad spectrum of systemic agents is now available for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis. At this year’s DDG congress “Dermatology compact + practical”, various studies were presented...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Abdominal aortic aneurysms in primary care Risk-stratified screening and prophylaxis As abdominal aortic aneurysms are usually asymptomatic but potentially life-threatening, patients at risk should be screened in a targeted manner. These include in particular men over 65 and patients with...…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Patients with leg swelling DVT and other common DDs with peripheral edema Swelling of the lower extremities is common, especially in older adults. Due to the complex interrelationships, the clarification of such findings in general practice is a challenge. The differential diagnostic...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Anticoagulation after catheter ablation – for how long? In selected groups of patients with atrial fibrillation, ablation can lead to an improvement in symptoms and/or prognosis. To avoid complications, anticoagulation before, during and after ablation should be criteria-driven....…
