This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Joint diagnostics: Degenerative knee joint changes – Meniscus rupture A meniscal lesion is a degenerative or traumatic injury to the medial or lateral meniscus. A typical symptom is sudden pain that intensifies when walking. If a meniscal rupture is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Autism Spectrum Disorder A disease in the course of life – individual assistance A basic deficit in the area of social interaction as well as mutual understanding is a first indication of a possible autism spectrum disorder. This complex and multifaceted neurodevelopmental disorder…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease What to do in case of respiratory disorders? Pneumologic and neurologic dysfunction occur equally in PD and are typical of the disease. It is therefore important to be mutually considerate: Pneumologists must not disregard the fact that respiratory…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic constipation How laxatives get digestion moving again Constipation is very unpleasant for those affected and leads to a significant reduction in quality of life. Most patients want quick and effective relief from discomfort. Staged therapy is recommended…
View Post 3 min 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…
