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,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Steatosis hepatis In steatotic liver diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are distinguished from alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and alcoholic steatohepatitis (ASH) from an etiological point of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pneumonia that is not pneumonia One in 8 patients with an incorrect CAP diagnosis Misdiagnosed pneumonia in hospitalized adults is not uncommon, especially in older people with geriatric syndromes, but can be very damaging. Little is known about the incidence, risk factors and consequences…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe acne Isotretinoin in what dosage? Treatment with oral isotretinoin reduces sebum production and has proven to be very effective for moderate to severe acne. Guidelines provide information on the dosage range, although there is room…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Artificial intelligence in medicine Opportunities and risks of AI The concept of artificial intelligence dates back to the 1950s. 20th century and includes a collection of technologies that allow a computer to emulate typical characteristics of human intelligence. Initially,… CME-Test