This content is machine translated Skin cancer Immunomodulator as a treatment option for lentigo maligna Surgical excision is still considered the first choice, but recent findings also attest to an important role for imiquimod in the treatment of this dangerous carcinogenic skin lesion.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated White skin cancer Imiquimod durably effective in superficial basal cell carcinoma Findings from long-term studies demonstrate the sustained therapeutic success of the toll-like receptor agonist imiquimod in the indication area of small superficial basal cell carcinomas. Early detection and treatment is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COPD treatment Fewer exacerbations with mucolytics Mucolytics are included in several guidelines as a treatment option for patients with frequent exacerbations. According to GOLD, they can reduce exacerbations and marginally improve health status. However, evidence is…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: SGED Recommendations 2020 Update Cardiovascular risk stratification and personalized therapy. When prescribing antidiabetic therapy, other criteria are relevant today in addition to blood glucose control. The cardiac benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues has been incorporated into international guidelines…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Hypertension in practice High blood pressure – What the family doctor needs to know After a confirmed diagnosis of arterial hypertension, one should assess the severity, overall cardiovascular risk, and any organ damage present. First-line antihypertensives are RAAS blockers alone or combined with Ca…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cystic fibrosis Even one mutated gene increases the risk In autosomal recessive diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), one is dealing with the inheritance of two mutated genes. Previously, CFTR* expression levels of 50% were thought to be sufficient…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Practice Strategies Target group specific marketing concepts For every current or future practice owner, the question sooner or later arises as to which marketing strategies are up-to-date and promising. A differentiated discussion is worthwhile.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acne vulgaris Symptom-oriented treatment strategy About 40% of those affected have a form of acne that requires treatment. Therapy depends on the severity and individual symptom expression. The current guidelines contain practice-oriented evidence-based recommendations.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders From the fear of fear Anxiety disorders, along with depression, are among the most common disorders in the field of psychiatry. While fear is an emotional response to a specific threat, anxiety is an anticipation…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis Hepatitis screening before any system therapy Modern immunomodulatory therapy options allow for significantly greater and more rapid symptom reduction compared to the past. Appropriate testing should be performed to control the risk of reactivation of a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Unipolar depression Innovative personalized concepts against the gloom The trend of personalized medicine is also more current than ever in the psychiatric field. It is hoped to improve the response to antidepressant agents and reduce side effects. A…
