This content is machine translated Biologics treatment for psoriasis Anti-IL17 therapy over time The fact that IL17 inhibitors are characterized by a rapid onset of action has now been empirically proven several times and is also reflected in a recent head-to-head study. Looking…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot ulcer Local wound treatment as an important therapeutic pillar Diabetic foot syndrome is a common and serious complication of diabetes mellitus and contributes to impaired quality of life. Adequate multidisciplinary treatment can reduce these burdens. In addition to regular…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 Individual therapy optimization through continuous glucose measurement In pediatric and adult patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is now incorporated into guideline recommendations to improve glycemic control. Continuous measurements detect glucose variability as well…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Biologic therapy in the changing times: “Best practice” approaches in focus In addition to the new systemic drugs recently launched, several active substances are currently in development. These include some biologics in advanced stages of clinical testing. Overall, the future prospects…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis JAK inhibition as a mode of action – an update. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are a promising new treatment option for adult patients with atopic eczema, given their rapid relief of pruritus and inflammatory lesions. In addition to baricitinib, which…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic cough A very wide range of causes The cough is a symptom that can represent the entire spectrum from harmless to death-associated. It can be seen in workers, for example in mining, as a sign of interstitial…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Phase IIa study Tocilizumab for the treatment of Schnitzler syndrome Schnitzler syndrome is a rare autoinflammatory disorder. Core symptoms include chronic, recurrent hives. In particular, for patients who do not respond to anti-IL1 therapy, there is a need for new…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Dust mite allergy Tiny components with a big impact Dust mite allergy is characterized by year-round symptoms of the nose, lungs and/or eyes. Inadequate diagnosis and treatment may favor the development of allergic asthma (“floor change”). If symptomatic therapy…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Blood pressure reduction How low for over 80s and frailty? In antihypertensive therapy in the 80-plus age group, it is important to weigh risk and benefit individually and not to treat strictly according to target values. Frailty (“frailness”) is an…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cough Common reason for a visit to the doctor Cough can be both a symptom of an underlying disease and a disease in its own right. In most cases, banal respiratory infections trigger the complaints, which can be treated symptomatically.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sublingual immunotherapy New pill against the mite The past year has not brought much news in terms of large studies on sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that are suitable for approval. There were new findings, particularly on the effect…
