This content is machine translated Hyperandrogenism GnRH agonist as a therapy option Hyperandrogenism is a relatively common condition in women that requires endocrinological consultation. Diagnosis is often difficult, which is why a thorough medical history and physical examination are important. It is...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and CKD: primary and secondary prevention Screening paves the way for the best possible cardiorenal protection The presence of type 2 diabetes is considered a risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Simple screening measures based on blood and urine samples can detect...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Relieving suffering and inflammation – how can this be achieved? Quite a few patients affected by hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa suffer from disease manifestations long before targeted therapeutic measures are taken. There are various reasons for this. One approach to tackling...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Individualized therapy concepts are essential After Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease is currently the second most common neurodegenerative disease. The majority of those affected are ≥60 years old when it first manifests, but a minority develop...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections in children In which cases is antibiotic treatment obsolete? Nowadays, the motto is that antibiotics should be carefully considered. Although true scarlet fever, for example, requires antibiotic treatment, many other respiratory diseases may not require it. In addition to...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Follicular lymphoma Addition of tafasitamab significantly improves progression-free survival The results of the phase 3 study (inMIND) indicate a new treatment option for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma: The addition of tafasitamab to lenalidomide and rituximab significantly prolonged progression-free...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetes complications Fewer problems – better quality of life Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, require person-centered and consistent, holistic care to achieve good outcomes. Preventive healthcare is critical to reducing the incidence and impact of chronic disease, and strategies...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis: Special cases Insufficiency fracture in a premenopausal patient In young patients with inadequate fractures, secondary osteoporosis should be investigated. Osteodensitometry is particularly useful if there are anamnestic risk factors, whereby it is important to assess the z-score, as...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psychiatry Diversity is key, especially in times of crisis The world is upside down, one horror story follows the next. In times of crisis like these, mental health is particularly in focus. More than 9000 doctors, researchers and therapists...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Better long-term prognosis thanks to modern treatment options Over the past two decades, the arsenal of disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) has expanded considerably. This applies in particular to the relapsing-remitting form (RRMS), but the treatment options...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 2 Swiss studies on gestational diabetes News on predictors and sport during pregnancy The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy is increasing worldwide. In addition to the perinatal complications of GDM, there are also long-term health risks, as shown by the...…
