This content is machine translated Stroke Gentle rehabilitation reduces subsequent disabilities Stroke treatment has improved in recent years to the point where survival rates are increasing. However, many patients do not fully recover functionally. Americans focus on endurance training in rehabilitation.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic Relaxation of the measures from an infectiological point of view What should be considered in the period after the “lock down”? How can the risk for a second wave be minimized? These and other topics were discussed during a WebUp…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antiseptic wound care Microenvironment is crucial An antimicrobial method optimally adapted to the individual wound microenvironment is a success factor in wound treatment. Mechanical debridement is required to completely clear a biofilm, and outpatient care is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis The latest generation of biologics is characterized by high “drug survival Psoriasis is nowadays well treatable by molecular therapies. Biologics enable optimized response rates. Compared to earlier representatives, new drugs of this substance class are characterized by sustained overlasting effects. This…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic heart failure Telemonitoring helps reduce mortality risk Heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization. Mortality rates are high. However, intensive telemedicine care can reduce these by nearly one-third.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated SGLT2 inhibitors Protective effects of dapagliflozin in heart failure patients. From the large cardiovascular endpoint studies EMPA-REG, CANVAS, and DECLARE, it is clear that SGLT2 inhibitors have a beneficial effect on heart failure. This was confirmed in the DAPA-HF study.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic How can healthcare workers protect themselves? Expert advice from an infectiologist The current situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and raises many questions. What rules of conduct and protective measures can healthcare professionals apply in everyday clinical…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hematologic neoplasms Highlights and current data from the world of hematology ASH attendees immersed themselves in the world of hematology at the end of 2019. They learned about current trial data and findings around multiple myeloma, CAR-T cell therapy in LBCL,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hodgkin's lymphoma Overview of current therapeutic approaches Hodgkin’s disease belongs to the group of malignant lymphomas and is manifested by painless swelling of the lymph nodes, which are very often initially found on the neck or behind…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Helicobacter pylori infection Eradication rate must be weighed against risk of resistance development Helicobacter pylori infection induces chronic active gastritis. If the diagnostic findings are positive, eradication is recommended. The risk of resistance formation should also be taken into account when selecting a…
