This content is machine translated Pyoderma gangraenosum Extremely painful ulcerations with systemic inflammatory component Pyoderma gangraenosum is an immunologically induced wound, but the exact pathogenesis is not yet clear. The Paracelsus score is an important validated tool for the diagnosis of these extremely painful…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Intestinal cleansing recommended in stages To best prepare the bowel for colonoscopy, bowel cleansing is essential. This is because an optimal view of the intestinal mucosa is only guaranteed if the bowel is clean, so…
View Post 1 min 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.
