This content is machine translated Advanced pancreatic cancer First-line therapies in the Real Life Check Currently, gemcitabine plus Nab-paclitaxel and FOLFIRINOX are considered standard first-line therapies for advanced pancreatic cancer. So far, there is no direct comparison of these options. An analysis of the German…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Non-infectious complications after HSCT Cure for multiple sclerosis at any price? Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is used as ultima ratio in multiple sclerosis. The reboot of the immune system is aimed at healing, but carries strong side effects. Both infectious…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Lavandula angustifolia Treatment alternative to synthetic psychotropic drugs Anxiety, sleep disorders, and depressive symptoms can cause great distress if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to take therapeutic measures even in the case of minor complaints. Many patients…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Migraine Migraine prophylaxis in use – which option is effective? A new group of drugs for the preventive treatment of migraine has been available for two years. For many, this is a blessing, since migraine is one of the most…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Early detection of colon tumors can save lives The earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the greater the chances of cure. Therefore, early detection examinations are very important, especially in the elderly population. Colonoscopy is recommended as a routine…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate asthma What drives the physician’s therapy decision When treating asthma patients, many thoughts run through the physician’s mind – after all, on the one hand he usually has several therapy options, but on the other hand he…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Liver values Test for viral hepatitis if transaminases are elevated Altered liver values are not infrequently incidental findings during routine diagnostics. Fatty liver, alcohol abuse, and viral hepatitis are the most common causes of elevated transaminases. Often, several liver diseases…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated GINA Guideline 2020 New weapon at level 5 The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has also updated its recommendations for asthma management in 2020. The most important announcement in it for the occasion: during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Thoracic surgery operations Prevention and treatment of respiratory and cardiac disorders. Any surgery can cause problems with the circulation, heart or lungs postoperatively. The prevention of such complications and their treatment is of great importance, because otherwise the perioperative risk increases… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Silicone-containing wound dressings support pressure ulcer prophylaxis and therapy Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are important aspects of everyday medical practice. The use of adequate wound dressings is an essential component and should be criterion-driven. The use of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Non-infectious complications after HSCT Lungs at high risk! Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is an established treatment for a variety of malignant and non-malignant diseases. However, both infectious and noninfectious pulmonary complications can lead to increased morbidity and…
