This content is machine translated SCLC Small cell lung cancer in everyday therapy – an update Small cell lung carcinomas must be treated quickly – they usually grow rapidly and form metastases early on. The diagnosis is therefore often only made at an advanced stage. Lung…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratosis Use topical preparations in good time It is not yet possible to predict which actinic keratoses (AK) will develop into invasive squamous cell carcinoma. It is therefore advisable to treat all AK lesions. If AK is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Effective bowel preparation with PEG solution Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common malignant diseases worldwide. Colorectal cancer screenings play an important role in secondary prevention. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based solutions have been a proven means…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report Acne – successful treatment with an individual therapy concept The first case study concerns a young woman with papulopustular acne for whom teledermatology treatment proved to be effective. After around a year of treatment, the patient is now largely…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Hand eczema: Guideline 2023 Therapy depends on the severity The new edition of the guideline “Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of hand eczema”, which was published this year under the auspices of the German Dermatological Society, focuses in particular on…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antiviral therapies against COVID-19 Current recommendation for high-risk patients! The wave of colds is already well underway. The number of coronavirus infections is rising steadily again – and with it the number of infected people from potential risk groups.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease New concepts in COPD management There are some changes in the 2023 GOLD recommendations, one of which is the clear emphasis on dual bronchodilation (LABA/LAMA) [1]. For most COPD patients, starting treatment with a LABA/LAMA…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Atopic dermatitis and the skin microbiome: new study findings Exploring the links between the cutaneous microbiome and the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD) and patient-related co-factors is an important aspect in the development of new personalized AD therapies, especially…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes Relationship between baseline FFA values and all-cause mortality. It is known that elevated levels of free fatty acids (FFA) are strongly associated with all-cause mortality in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and the development of type 2…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case reports: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) Supposedly therapy-resistant PRP responded to biologic treatment The treatment of pityriasis rubra pilaris can be a challenge. The therapeutic arsenal includes topical corticosteroids, phototherapy or classic systemic therapies such as retinoids or immunosuppressants. Recent case reports and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Polyneuropathies Disorders of brain, spinal cord and nerve function Polyneuropathies are generalized diseases of the peripheral nervous system. With a prevalence of 5-8%, patients with chronic alcohol abuse, diabetes or malignant diseases are most affected. In addition to treatment…
