This content is machine translated Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Relief for patients due to longer infusion intervals Chronic destruction of red blood cells is characteristic of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Mutations in the PIG-A gene lead to a GPI-AP deficit that results in uncontrolled complement activation. C5 complement…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Translational wound research How can infection be prevented? Selection of the appropriate therapy and the optimal fitting wound dressings are decisive factors in the healing process. Consideration of the individual wound microenvironment plays an important role, as recent…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Small cell lung carcinoma Combined therapy with checkpoint inhibitors is effective Advances in the treatment of small cell lung cancer have been scarce in recent years. Results of second studies now demonstrate a survival advantage for the combination of chemotherapy with…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Reflux disease What are the options for persistent complaints? The management of gastroesophageal reflux disease is not a trivial matter. Often, symptoms correlate only slightly with severity. In which cases should endoscopy be performed?
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Make the tumor shine?! Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rather rare tumor entity in Europe, which is often only detected at an advanced stage. With combined radiochemotherapy, the chances of cure are good in non-metastatic…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Artificial intelligence Big brother is watching you – digitization in medicine The digital transformation is in full swing not only in everyday life, but also in medicine, and is taking on ever more precise features. The need to not only store…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation Effective therapy of tumor-associated thromboembolism under discussion. What is the optimal therapy for tumor-associated venous thromboembolism? This question was addressed by two renowned scientists who weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of the available treatment options.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Scar prevention Methods ranging from stem cells and autologous cell spray to laser and radiotherapy Prophylaxis of scars represents an important component of successful wound management. Nowadays, a wide range of invasive and non-invasive measures is available. At the EADV Annual Congress, international experts gave…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pulmonary fibrosis in systemic sclerosis More light than shadow Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is one of the most serious diseases because it occurs everywhere in the body, but there is a solution for few problems and virtually every organ must…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer 10-year data favor partial irradiation Results of a 10-year follow-up show that partial breast irradiation should become the new standard of care for patients with early, low-risk breast cancer. This is because there are significantly…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Occupational Medicine If you can also cross out the “i” in IPF…. The fact that pneumological diseases can be caused by work-related factors is often overlooked during the anamnesis in clinical and practical everyday life. An occupational physician used new study results…
