This content is machine translated Small Airways Disease SAD as a precursor of emphysema Small airways disease (SAD) is a central feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More than half of all asthma patients also suffer from it. A team of authors analyzed…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Aortic valve replacement The most frequent arrhythmias after AKE or TAVI Narrowing of the aortic valve is the most common acquired valve defect and is corrected by AKE or TAVI. However, despite advances in therapy, rhythm problems often occur. What to…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis capitis The world of topical therapy Lesions in scalp psoriasis affect frontal, parietal, temporal as well as occipital regions. The good visibility of the symptoms leads to additional suffering for those affected. In the area of…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated From Meaningful Diagnostic Algorithm to Guideline-Compliant Therapy. Pleural effusion – diagnosis and therapy Pleural effusions are common conditions and in many cases are concomitant symptoms of a variety of diseases. An exact diagnosis is crucial for further classification and also for therapy. Some…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis Do not “shoot fast” so quickly: Antibiotics rarely indicated Rhinosinusitis is a common health problem in primary care and is usually due to mucosal inflammation of the nose and sinuses. Less than 2% of cases are related to bacterial…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Eosinophils Severe asthmatics are more likely to suffer from systemic steroids If a diagnosis of severe asthma is confirmed, adjunctive therapy with monoclonal antibodies may be considered. Currently, anti-IgE or anti-IL5 antibodies are available for this purpose, depending on the phenotype.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Onco-Sexology Consequences of the disease that are not talked about Quality of life after oncology treatments may also suffer due to altered sexuality. Onco-sexological services are gratefully accepted when initiated by the physician.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Pleural effusion From Meaningful Diagnostic Algorithm to Guideline-Compliant Therapy. The diagnosis of pleural effusion is very complex because a variety of medical conditions can cause pleural effusion. The most important distinction is between transudative and exudative effusions and their…
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Therapy of irritable bowel syndrome Variety of pathogenetic factors The etiology of irritable bowel syndrome is multifactorial. Lifestyle modification is an important component of basic therapy. The choice of therapy method should be made together with the patient. Psychotherapy…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Imaging in exacerbated COPD. Special requirements for COPD patients Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are susceptible to pulmonary infections, which significantly exacerbate symptoms (especially dyspnea). Epidemiologic data, however, are scarce.
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Bronchial carcinoma New approaches in therapy Bronchial carcinomas are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. With the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors, the therapeutic landscape has changed significantly.
