This content is machine translated COPD therapy Biomarkers could facilitate many things 22-40% of all COPD patients experience at least one moderate or severe exacerbation annually. Patients with frequent exacerbations have a worse prognosis. A team of researchers has been looking at…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Lumbar pain: spondylolysis The cause of true bony fissure formation in the spine in the region of the interarticular portion, spondylolysis and consecutive spondylolisthesis vera, is a congenital bony defect of the articular…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Homeopathy Worse than its reputation? Homeopathy does not correspond to its “good reputation” among the population, neither according to objective criteria nor as a mere placebo method. There can be no question of it representing…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Autism Spectrum Disorders Communication promotion in childhood and adolescence Impairments in social communication and social interaction, along with the occurrence of restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities, form the central diagnostic criterion for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Consequently, a…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases Broad spectrum of differential diagnoses A timely correct diagnosis can positively influence the course and treatment options. Auto-antibodies and other serological parameters are diagnostically valuable, but do not have high significance when considered in isolation.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case report: Pregnancy and birth Von Willebrand syndrome with impressive bleeding history A patient who had already suffered four miscarriages related to bleeding complications presents for thrombophilia screening at the 6th week of gestation. During the diagnostic process, Von Willebrand syndrome is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 How does the corona pandemic affect disease management in COPD? The basic tenor of the expert statements is that COPD patients should continue their therapy to prevent exacerbations and thus also avoid the need for a visit to the doctor…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease. Current findings and expert cardiological opinion on ACE inhibitors and ARBs. There is some uncertainty among patients and experts as to whether ACE inhibitors and ARBs are associated with an increased risk. Empirical data on this are inconsistent, but there are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances “Top down” and “bottom up” diagnostics Intolerance to certain foods can be toxic, enzymatic, “pseudoallergic” or allergic and can manifest itself in many ways. An intolerance reaction, unlike a food allergy, is not life-threatening and occurs…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Peppermint and caraway bring digestion back into balance Digestive tract disorders are common and can cause significant impairment. The causes are often diffuse, sometimes unfavorable eating habits and stress play a role. A herbal combination preparation with high…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Asthma Clean house – asthmatic child The prevalence of asthma in children has steadily increased in recent decades. Today, it is one of the leading causes of chronic disease at a young age. Some small studies…