This content is machine translated Sleep disorders in children and adolescents Psychoeducation is central If adolescents are only able to cope with a low level of stress and have difficulty concentrating, a sleep medical assessment is indicated. Last but not least, good psychoeducation is…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Onychomycoses Still a therapeutic challenge Onychomycoses remain difficult to treat despite highly effective antifungal agents. How to proceed with the most common nail disease ever?
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Supplements in sport Creatine, protein & Co. – what makes sense? Which supplements (sports supplements, medical supplements, performance supplements) are legal and appropriate in which situation? What is known about effects and side effects? How can one obtain the most objective…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Thrombophilia Antiphospholipid syndrome – an update. The systemic autoimmune disease APS (antiphospholipid syndrome) is mainly characterized by thrombotic manifestations. As acquired thrombophilia, variable drug thromboprophylaxis is indicated.
View Post 7 min 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.
