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…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Reduce exacerbation rate and improve quality of life Assessment of symptoms and exacerbation risks is central to effective drug therapy. The ABCD risk classification serves as a basis for this. Here, the indication for therapy is based on…
View Post 23 min This content is machine translated Rheumatism and cancer Effects of cancer on rheumatoid arthritis therapy Immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapies in cancer patients may promote progression or recurrence of malignant disease. However, the various substances differ with regard to this risk. In addition to the careful… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lumbar back pain Early differentiation pays off One of the most common reasons for consultation in primary care practices and emergency departments is lumbar back pain. A 2012 systematic review estimated a global point prevalence of activity-limiting… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1-RA) Type 2 diabetics benefit from dulaglutide in several ways The ADA/EASD guidelines recommend individualized therapy choices for type 2 diabetics. GLP-1 receptor agonists not only improve glycemic control, but also support weight loss, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis Don’t miss the window of opportunity for disease-modifying therapy In recent years, it has been recognized that therapeutic success depends crucially on early disease-modifying therapy (DMARD), which can bring disease activity under control. This requires collaborative multidisciplinary care. The…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Medical technology innovations Digital health platform and “high tech” diagnostic systems During the corona pandemic, demand for “digital health” services increased significantly. Interactive and straightforward access to healthcare meets a current need. However, in order to ensure the necessary medical care…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-resectable gastric carcinoma Immunotherapy on the rise The prognosis of advanced gastric carcinoma remains extremely unfavorable. Accordingly, new treatment approaches are urgently needed. Current evidence suggests that checkpoint inhibitor therapy may become more important in the near…
