This content is machine translated Naproxen vs. colchicine in arthritis urica What better gout? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective treatment options for gout attacks, but are often associated with side effects. Lower doses of colchicine are as effective and better tolerated than high…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Primary prevention of atherosclerosis Non-HDL cholesterol associated with long-term risk The criteria for cardiovascular risk stratification defined in the current guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) form the basis for the calculation of an individual risk score. Non-HDL…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pain Medicine Recognize and effectively treat tumor-related breakthrough pain Tumor breakthrough pain is very common in patients with malignancies. Yet they are often overlooked or misjudged. However, the sudden and severe attacks of pain put a strain on sufferers…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis capitis PDE-4 inhibitor proven to alleviate scalp psoriasis Many psoriasis sufferers experience cutaneous symptoms at highly visible, pruritic localization sites such as the scalp. In a Phase IIIb study, the PDE-4 inhibitor proved to be an effective and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's and Co. Effective blood pressure therapy keeps dementia risk in check Dementia is an expression and consequence of various diseases. Due to demographic change, the prevalence is steadily increasing. A few years ago, it was possible to uncover a link between…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Therapy Do GLP-1 receptor agonists contribute to stroke prophylaxis? The risk of suffering a stroke is massively higher for diabetics than in the general population. New data suggest that dulaglutide reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in diabetic patients…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Suicide Prevention Patients on the brink: an update. Suicidality is most often associated with mental illness, especially depression. Often suicidality “hides” behind somatic and other medical complaints. But a suicidal threat must be detected early and appropriate measures…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's syndrome Rehabilitation and innovative strategies of non-drug therapy. Physical activity likely reduces the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. Accordingly, non-drug therapy for Parkinson’s is becoming increasingly important. Essentially, it involves neuromodulation and neurorehabilitation in advanced…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders When anxiety drives out sleep: effectively treating comorbid insomnia Sleep disturbance is one of the cardinal diagnostic criteria for subthreshold anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders. It is estimated that more than two-thirds of all patients with generalized anxiety disorder…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis New practice recommendations for systemic therapy from European expert panel In view of the increasing variety of treatment options, the question of criteria for psoriasis therapy specifically tailored to patient characteristics is coming into focus. A Belgian expert panel has…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis C Curable nowadays, but still underdiagnosed Due to the highly effective antivirals currently available on the market, the chances of cure are very high. However, if left untreated, hepatitis C infection can have serious consequences. The…
