This content is machine translated Journal Club Nephrolithiasis and gout: SGLT2i could be an effective supplement Nephrolithiasis and gout are diseases with an increasing global burden and often co-occur with type 2 diabetes mellitus. SGLT2 inhibitors, which were first approved for the treatment of hyperglycemia in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – intussusception and other displacements of the bowel In intussusception, a section of bowel is pushed into the neighboring section. This change is also known as intussusception. The intussuscepted part of the intestine is the invaginate, the receiving…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Research highlights in atopic dermatitis Innovative therapies – Update 2024 The arsenal of currently researched active substances in the indication area of atopic dermatitis (AD) is considerable. In addition to anti-OX40/OX40L antibodies, CM310, nemolizumab and neurokinin receptor 1 antagonists, there…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sudden cardiac death after myocardial infarction New perspectives for risk stratification and prevention Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and is particularly common in patients who have survived a myocardial infarction (MI). Despite significant advances in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Respiratory syncytial virus in the elderly A danger that is still underestimated Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common childhood infections and has a high morbidity and mortality rate in newborns and infants, the disease can occur in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Nicotine in smoking cessation products – a contradiction? The health risks of smoking are now well known. Many efforts have been and are being made, not only by scientists but also by politicians, to minimize the risks. Alternatives…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Journal Club CED-associated intestinal microbes identified Millions of people worldwide suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the prevalence is increasing. To find out more about the role of the microbiome, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psycho-cardiology The complex interaction of cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders Psycho-cardiology makes it clear that mental and cardiovascular diseases are closely linked. Integrated treatment that addresses both aspects is crucial to improving the quality of life of those affected and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Improved adherence increases the treatment outcome Patients with schizophrenia are dependent on treatment with antipsychotic medication for the rest of their lives. However, adherence often leaves much to be desired. Many sufferers suffer from a reduced…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case report: Sjögren's syndrome Calcinosis cutis as a rare manifestation Calcinosis cutis is a challenging, disabling condition commonly seen in patients with systemic sclerosis or dermatomyositis. Calcinosis cutis in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome is very rare and only a few…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cystic fibrosis Ageing as a new factor in care Significant advances in drug therapy have considerably increased the life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis. With the ageing of this patient group and the emergence of comorbidities in adulthood,…
