This content is machine translated Ten years of living with Fukushima The nuclear disaster and cancer For 40 years, IPPNW, the group of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, has been working for a world without nuclear threats. Ten years after the nuclear disaster…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis infestation of scalp, nails and palmoplantar Excellent long-term data – IL23 inhibitor improves symptoms and quality of life Psoriasis in highly visible locations is particularly stigmatizing for patients. There is a high demand for effective and safe treatment options, especially for severe forms of the disease. Of those…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hand eczema Prevent chronification through early use of topical topical topicals Hand eczema is associated with psychosocial and socioeconomic follow-up costs. The corona pandemic has significantly increased the prevalence of hand eczema. Affected persons and risk groups should be informed in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obesity Goodbye prosperity belly – welcome feel-good weight! The proportion of severely overweight or obese patients is steadily increasing. The common disease is seen more of a health disorder resulting from an unhealthy lifestyle. However, the consequences can…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus Biomarker-associated clustering for improved treatment management. Phenotyping and subclassification of diabetic patients is becoming increasingly important to provide patient-adapted treatment options. Meanwhile, there are several cluster analyses that could reveal certain specific patterns of patient characteristics.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Urothelial carcinoma The role of checkpoint inhibitors Immunotherapy is also becoming increasingly important in the treatment of urothelial carcinoma. Checkpoint inhibitors are already being used successfully, particularly in advanced tumors. Now, potential applications of avelumab, atezolizumab and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: Update 2021 SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1-RA: added value to treatment. Early detection and follow-up are critical for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This is more relevant than ever in the current COVID 19 pandemic. The goals of modern diabetes…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Reflux Also of interest to the pulmonologist In Western countries, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) affects approximately 20% of the population. Normally, the route leads to the gastroenterologist, but because the food pathway and the airway cross at…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Insomnia When counting sheep doesn’t help: comprehensive therapy for sleep disorders Disturbances of the sleep-wake rhythm can manifest themselves in a variety of ways and greatly affect daytime activities. The causes can be as varied as the manifestations. In order to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Prevention of non-melanocytic skin cancer (NMSC). Nicotinamide – blockbuster among cell-protective substances It is well known that UV radiation exposure is considered a major cause of non-melanocytic skin cancer by damaging DNA and inhibiting antitumor immunity. A reduction in intracellular ATP concentration,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Myocardial infarction Survived a heart attack – and now? Post-infarct management up-to date After an acute myocardial infarction, postinfarction management is the focus of treatment. To prevent another coronary event, it is essential to identify and treat appropriate risk factors. Non-drug interventions have…
