This content is machine translated Immunotherapy Keeping an eye on iron status during tumor therapy Iron deficiency is not only common in malignancies, but also a risk factor for impaired efficacy of antitumor treatment. Accordingly, transferrin saturation should be kept in view and iron supplementation…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Liver disease Focus on the most common hepatopathies While modern pharmacotherapies are now available for hepatitis B and C, phlebotomy remains the treatment of choice for hemochromatosis. In most cases of chronic hepatitis, antiviral therapy is indicated. Treatment…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk management Treatment of hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia – an update. Target values for blood pressure and LDL have become more stringent in recent years, so extended risk stratification may make sense. Hypertension and dyslipidemia are among the most important cardiovascular…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Necrotizing fasciitis Better chances of survival through prompt debridement Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare life-threatening bacterial infection of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia. Prompt surgical debridement and early intensive treatment with antibiotics are critical. Vacuum therapy or the negative…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 and rheumatism Do not discontinue immunosuppressants! The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic poses special challenges for physicians and patients – even more so if the latter have pre-existing conditions and are on immunosuppressive drugs. Researchers have explored the question…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Headache Tips and tricks for the family doctor If headaches occur regularly, they can lead to a significant reduction in quality of life. Majority are primary headaches, with migraine and tension-type headaches being the most common. In addition…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated COPD - Acute exacerbations Less antibiotics through CRP testing When acute exacerbations occur in COPD patients, antibiotics are often the first-line treatment. However, their use is always associated with the risk of potentially unfavorable effects. Researchers have investigated the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (CED) Calprotectin as a therapy-relevant inflammatory marker Empirical findings show that calprotectin is the most important laboratory parameter for diagnosis as well as for monitoring the disease and therapy adjustments during its course. The treatment goal of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Guideline Intensive Care Medicine Preoxygenation with bag ventilation – an absolutely sensible measure In 2019, the new S1 guideline “Prehospital airway management” was published. Preoxygenation and mask ventilation are of central importance. Two studies have provided clear answers to this.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 What next? Coping strategies and future scenarios Based on declining case numbers, health officials have relaxed “lockdown” measures. This raises questions about the extent to which protective measures are required and how the situation will develop in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Post-traumatic stress disorder Updated guidelines support effective therapy algorithm Post-traumatic stress disorder is a delayed mental Reaction to an extremely stressful event or to an extraordinary Threat. There is a lack of strategies to overcome the experienced helplessness and the Loss of…
