This content is machine translated Therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors Surgical and oncological aspects Before initiating therapy, GIST patients should be discussed at an interdisciplinary tumor board. For intermediate to high risk of relapse, adjuvant imatinib therapy should be considered after resection. Patients with…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Renal artery stenosis Update surgical therapy Surgical therapy of renal artery stenosis (NAS) has become rare due to the advent of interventional methods, but shows very good results in terms of optimization of blood pressure control…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cognitive disorders in multiple sclerosis Really “soft symptoms”? Cognitive impairment in MS should be taken very seriously. The everyday relevance of such symptoms is high. For example, patients’ ability to work depends crucially on their cognitive performance. Cognitive…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Special challenges of aesthetic dermatology PRP injection for delicate localizations – the example of the lower eyelid The lower eyelid presents a particular challenge for aesthetic treatment. PRP is a fast, minimally invasive therapy with few side effects in this area. The patient population accepts the autologous…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis. Symptoms that should be taken seriously Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis is common, with significant impact on quality of life. This should result in consequences for counseling and treatment. Interdisciplinary collaboration is required.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Articular cartilage damage Conservative and surgical treatment of articular cartilage damage of the knee joint The treatment options for cartilage damage usually allow significant relief of discomfort and restoration of professional and recreational sporting ability. Early treatment is indicated to avoid irreversible changes in joint…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Back pain Lumbago “Lumbago” is usually harmless and resolves itself within a few hours/days. Acute pain should be terminated as soon as possible to avoid chronicity. Further diagnostics are only necessary in case…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tick bites What diseases are threatening? Tick bites are common – serious diseases are rare. Vaccination should be actively recommended to persons in endemic areas.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Zika Update and interesting facts about diagnostics Zika is on the minds of the world’s public. However, the interpretation of Zika diagnostics is not trivial. Due to cross-reactivity, interpolation of Zika IgM/IgG antibodies is difficult. Dengue and…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Panniculitis Inflammations of the subcutis Inflammation of the subcutis is difficult to assess. David Anliker, MD, provides an overview of differentiation and histopathology.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Therapy of the early stages of lung cancer Importance of minimally invasive segmental resection and lymphadenectomy. Screening programs are increasing the incidence of early-stage lung cancer. Surgery is still the first choice of therapy. With thorough lymphadenectomy, anatomic segmental resection is an equivalent alternative to lobectomy.
