This content is machine translated Prurigo nodularis When excruciating itching proves to be persistent – what helps? Chronic prurigo is characterized by an “itch-scratch cycle” and is often associated with high levels of distress. The International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) suggests a stage-adapted multimodal…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Neurointensive Care Interdisciplinary collaboration writ large It is estimated that one to two percent of adults in Germany have a vascular aneurysm in the brain. If this aneurysm bursts, it is a life-threatening emergency. Interdisciplinary teamwork…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Tracking the prevention of cognitive impairment The field of Alzheimer’s diagnostics and therapy has become one of the most exciting areas of medical research in recent years. It was only 15 years ago that molecular imaging…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Brain (nerve) diseases Recognizing deficits in vestibular paroxysmia, multiple sclerosis and co. The central nervous system is permanently exposed to a variety of challenges. Some hurdles can be overcome; others require help. Researchers are working at full speed to decipher processes in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pyoderma gangraenosum Extremely painful ulcerations with systemic inflammatory component Pyoderma gangraenosum is an immunologically induced wound, but the exact pathogenesis is not yet clear. The Paracelsus score is an important validated tool for the diagnosis of these extremely painful…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Case study from the clinic Atypical dermal melanocytosis In a pediatric patient, atypical dermal melanocytosis led to the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type II, also known as “Hunter’s disease.”
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related chronic pain Opioid use: new data from mixed-methods analysis Opioid analgesics are an important drug therapy option for chronic pain, and care must be taken to use them as directed. To gain insight into “real world” care practices of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Management of osteoporosis Reduction of fracture risk through specific osteoporosis medication Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of fracture due to the loss of bone mass and density. The indication for therapy is mainly based on fracture history, bone density (DXA)…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound treatment with cold plasma Disinfection, anti-inflammation and regeneration In recent years, cold atmospheric plasma has been successfully used for wound treatment. The cold plasma can be applied painlessly to wounds with a pen. Studies show antimicrobial effects and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated AI-assisted skin cancer detection Deep learning algorithm to accelerate dermatopathology assessment. AI-based algorithms have the potential to support dermatopathology diagnosis making in the future. Currently, many research efforts are underway in this regard. Among other things, a deep learning algorithm was…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Radiation Oncology Challenges and changes in practice The theme of the 2022 ASTRO Annual Meeting was “Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence: caring for the patient in a wireless world.” The central role of human interaction in patient…
