This content is machine translated Neuroendocrine neoplasms An entity in transition Neuroendocrine neoplasms are usually sporadic and often originate in the gastroenteropancreatic space. They are usually diagnosed incidentally, as they are often non-functional. Therefore, in most cases it is an already…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Micronutrient iron A look at biochemical basics Iron is essential for various biochemical and physiological functions. Iron deficiency is common and one of the main causes of anemia. As a prophylaxis, an adequate supply of ferritin through…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cancer in young adults Between chair and bench The treatment of adolescents and young adults who develop cancer falls into a “skills gap” between pediatric oncology and adult oncology. Patients are at high risk for late complications. Therefore,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hair transplantation indications Hair loss – possibilities and limits of therapy Especially in scarring and androgenetic alopecia, the results of pharmacological therapies are often unsatisfactory, which can be very distressing for affected individuals. Hair transplantation is one way to treat this…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Epizoonoses and ectoparasitoses Bite reactions and the most common parasites Not only in the warm season there are many potential targets of ectoparasites. For example, scabies (also called scabies) occurs more frequently in our latitudes in winter. What should be…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D and calcium Supplementation in old age Calcium plays a central role in bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium in the metabolism. Especially for older people, an adequate…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology The importance of certification-relevant stress screenings Psycho-oncological support needs do not necessarily think of themselves in terms of patient distress. A sensitive and step-by-step approach is therefore indicated in order to uncover possible ambivalences.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated MINOCA Not harmless, but often overlooked: Myocardial infarction without coronary vessel obstruction In cardiology, MINOCA defined a new infarct subtype that is still frequently overlooked in clinical practice. However, the prognostic relevance cannot be dismissed.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Organ Donation Orthotopic liver transplantation: the most important facts in brief Once foolhardy, now standardized therapy: orthotopic liver transplantation gives many patients hope for a normal life.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D in COPD Good effects on exacerbation rate possible Vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with an unfavorable prognosis in a wide range of diseases. Conversely, substitution is thought to have a variety of beneficial effects, and it…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Therapeutic drug monitoring in neuropsychopharmacology. New consensus guidelines from the AGNP TDM working group. The determination of psychotropic drugs in the blood (therapeutic drug monitoring, TDM) contributes to an optimal and personalized therapy of the psychiatric patient. This article presents a brief introduction to…
