This content is machine translated Pressure ulcus Properly relieved and cared for in the long term Regular medical foot care for people with diabetes can prevent open wounds, infections, and subsequent amputations of toes or the entire foot. However, this had to be done by specially…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Addiction and ADHD New digital paths in the therapy of comorbid diseases The digital transformation is in full swing. Intensive research is being conducted into new applications for virtual reality. Psychiatry in particular could benefit from the new technology. Addictive disorders and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders Differential diagnostic considerations Patients often feel depressed and lack energy, are overworked and dissatisfied, suffer from anxiety and physical reactions such as dizziness, palpitations or pain. It is not always easy to decide…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diagnostic safety Expertise as a key element Errors in diagnosis not only lead to an increase in mortality rates, but also to numerous legal cases. And they are often preventable. Current research shows: For all higher-level interventions…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Health Services Research International prospective registry study on pustular psoriasis There are still many unanswered questions regarding the pathophysiology, course and treatment options of pustular psoriasis. Because it is a rare condition, there is a lack of large cohort data…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Infectious diseases: useful information for the general practitioner Containing antibiotic resistance – prescribing antibiotics wisely Antibiotics are a very important pillar of modern medicine for the purpose of prophylaxis and control of bacterial infections. But used too often or over too long a period of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas Rare neuroendocrine tumors – individualized patient management is essential If a catecholamine-secreting tumor is suspected, determination of metanephrines in free plasma is a sensitive diagnostic method. Paroxysmal hypertension is a common symptom. Depending on the laboratory findings, an imaging…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated ADHD under the sign of COVID-19 What impact stress can have on treatment management The Corona pandemic has kept the world on tenterhooks for two years now. The uncertainties, limitations and worries do not pass anyone by without a trace. On people with attention…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Diagnosis and therapy of sarcoidosis Lung disease that also affects the rheumatologist Sarcoidosis most commonly affects the lungs, but extrapulmonary manifestations also occur. Isolated involvement of a single organ or organ system is rare in sarcoidosis, so patients must be thoroughly evaluated…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Wound management in focus Chronic ulcers: eHealth in integrated wound care. The treatment of chronic wounds is part of everyday practice. Often, these patients are multimorbid and require both causal and symptomatic treatment. The general practitioner plays an important role in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and NAFLD Large waist circumference increases risk of severe liver damage Recent study data suggest an association between waist circumference and progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in people with type 2 diabetes. In NAFLD, fat accumulates in the liver,…
