This content is machine translated Mechanisms and therapies Pruritus and the psyche Pruritus is not only a sensory sensation, but is also intertwined with affective and cognitive aspects. Psychological processes such as stress can manifest cutaneously. Therefore, psychological clarification and therapy are…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pruritus Itchy dermatoses of the scalp Eczema of the scalp can be atopic, irritant-toxic or contact allergic in nature. One of the unpleasant effects of such diseases is pruritus. A review of common itchy scalp dermatoses.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated H. pylori infection Trend goes in the direction of quadruple therapy Resistance to macrolides and gyrase inhibitors has the greatest impact on eradication success in H. pylori infection. Clinical risk factors such as age, smoking, and compliance also play a role…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Developments in the field of acute leukemias The beginning of a new era in therapy Therapy for AML and ALL is on the move. In the future, it will be much more differentiated. Some new options have already been approved, while others are in development…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Known and new about stem cell transplantation Quo vadis, cell therapy? More volunteer donors and reduced-intensity conditioning now make allogeneic stem cell transplantation accessible to a larger patient population. In turn, autologous stem cell transplantation also stops autoimmune diseases via “rebooting”…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Phobias - how to treat? Psychotherapeutic approaches to anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders can be treated well using cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy. In this context, confrontation with feared situations represents the core element of the various forms of therapy.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Cardio-Oncology Challenges of new cancer therapies Innovative therapies have improved the prognosis of many oncological diseases. A major limitation for the individual prognosis are disease- and therapy-associated cardiovascular complications. Even rare events can have serious consequences.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Meaningful psychopharmacotherapy Possible applications, data situation and tips for practice The volume of prescriptions for psychotropic drugs is rising rapidly in many segments. The prescription of psychotropic drugs is therefore part of everyday life, not only in psychiatric practice but…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Tumor-associated fatigue Constantly tired and weak – how can we help patients? Tumor-associated fatigue can manifest itself physically, psychologically, and cognitively and is subjectively very distressing. It is recommended to clarify them as early as possible and at reasonable intervals during the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy Recommendation status on childbearing and medication Multiple sclerosis (MS) does not adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, fetal development, or birth. Post partum, there is a 30% increased risk of relapse, although this depends on the relapse rate…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Critical for the course of the disease Psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy. In refractory epilepsies, the rate of mental syndromes is significantly higher than in the general population, occurring in one in three patients [1]. Here, affective and anxiety disorders are in…
