This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Successful cessation of tobacco use Tobacco consumption increases the risk of several diseases and significantly increases mortality. Therefore, the topic of smoking cessation plays an increasingly important role in the daily routine of general practitioners.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diarrheal diseases Probiotics as effective prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. In addition to the targeted elimination of the pathogen, antibiotic therapy leads to a change in the balance of the intestinal microbiome with potentially negative side effects. Complementary probiotic administration…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Pancreatic Cancer Effectiveness of treatment depends on molecular prerequisites Pancreatic cancer is one of the greatest challenges in oncologic therapy. Mortality is extremely high despite intensive research. New treatment options are urgently needed. A team of researchers has now…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Vertebral changes: Spondylodiscitis Inflammatory spinal changes are most common in older adults. Today, MRI is considered the diagnostic gold standard. In case of contraindications to MRI, multislice CT serves as an alternative. The…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated E-cigarettes and co. Harm reduction principle for tobacco: a real alternative or window dressing? Smoking-related diseases are among the biggest health problems of the 21st century. It is estimated that about one billion people will die from the effects of tobacco use by 2099…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD in the lifespan – how transition can succeed In the meantime, the common assumption that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) develops during adolescence has been refuted on the basis of numerous scientific publications. However, the symptoms so typical of children…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco use What makes smoking so harmful? Analysis of a toxic mixture Smoking harms health, every child knows that. Nevertheless, the cigarette seems to exert a special fascination on many people – and has done so for centuries. Many smoking cessation measures…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Effects of noise exposure on the cardiovascular system. Traffic noise is a hot topic. The Corona crisis has taught people to appreciate the peace and quiet that occurred in many places over several weeks as a result of…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Online training Swiss Oncology in Motion Acute Myeloid Leukemia Module After many years without noticeable therapeutic progress, a number of new treatment options for acute myeloid leukemia have recently become available that could improve the situation for those affected. Prof.… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hemorrhoidal disease: S3 Guideline Conservative therapy is usually sufficient In addition to high-fiber diets and influencing defecation behavior, several drug treatment options are available. Internally, flavonoid-containing combination preparations of diosmin and hesperidin have been shown to be effective. Perianal…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Palliative care When the end is near: support for patients in terminal situations A life-affirming attitude without excluding dying is one of the principles of palliative care. It focuses on improving the quality of life of people who are taking their last steps…
