This content is machine translated Case study from the clinic Atypical dermal melanocytosis In a pediatric patient, atypical dermal melanocytosis led to the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type II, also known as “Hunter’s disease.”
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated TISSUE ENGINEERING 3D skin models – a forward-looking technology Models of human skin produced by 3D bioprinting have already found their way into medical research. However, further research efforts are needed to open up this technological achievement for immediate…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated KDIGO Guidelines 2022 Modern therapy can slow progression of diabetic nephropathy Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD).The international organization Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recently released new guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Depression screening in psoriasis patients. For a cohort study, over 500 adult psoriasis outpatients were screened for depressive symptoms. Despite a low median PASI, the cut-off value for depression was exceeded in almost one in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related chronic pain Opioid use: new data from mixed-methods analysis Opioid analgesics are an important drug therapy option for chronic pain, and care must be taken to use them as directed. To gain insight into “real world” care practices of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Aesthetic dermatology: Botulinum toxin A Harmonize facial features gently and effectively Botulinum toxin A is highly valued in aesthetic dermatology for the correction of mimic wrinkles. The upper third of the face is a classic indication for Botox treatments. However, other…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Management of osteoporosis Reduction of fracture risk through specific osteoporosis medication Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of fracture due to the loss of bone mass and density. The indication for therapy is mainly based on fracture history, bone density (DXA)…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Quality management in healthcare Patient orientation as a basic principle Addressing aspects of patient-centeredness helps improve compliance. Comprehensive and comprehensible patient education and information form the basis for making informed decisions in the sense of “shared decision making” – an…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Genetics Revised law on genetic testing entered into force As of 01.12.2022, the revised law on human genetic testing has come into force. It is intended to prevent abuses and ensure the protection of personality.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Climate change How does the climate crisis affect the lungs? The climate crisis has undoubtedly reached Europe and Switzerland, not to say taken hold of them. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the past summer of 2022 was the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis dysphagia – cervical and intrathoracic lipoma Benign adipose-derived tumors from mature adipocytes are among the most common mesenchymal tumors, but are uncommon in cervical and intrathoracic soft tissues. Imaging reveals fat-equivalent density values in the smoothly…
