This content is machine translated Obesity Incretin mimetics close therapeutic gap Dietary changes and exercise often prove insufficient as measures against morbid obesity. Until now, bariatric surgery has been the only goal-oriented measure for many obese patients. This has changed in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated CKD in type 2 diabetes Cardiorenal protection in focus – using modern therapy options Type 2 diabetics can lead a relatively normal life if they adhere to therapy guidelines and maintain HbA1c levels for as many years as possible.are in the target area. Conversely,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Latent hypothyroidism Indication for hormone substitution? In everyday practice, elevated TSH values are usually detected by chance during a routine examination. If the finding is confirmed by a repeat measurement, but the values for free T3…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Type 1 diabetes Chronic hyperglycemia promotes atherosclerosis A recent study investigated whether chronic hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes is associated with a proinflammatory immune signature and arterial wall inflammation that promotes the development of atherosclerosis.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Wound-QoL for progression assessment – MCID as a practice-relevant parameter Chronic wounds are usually associated with a significant reduction in quality of life (QoL). Within the framework of qualified wound management, an improvement in QoL is also sought. The Wound-QoL…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Elevated TSH levels Are transient factors or hypothyroidism behind it? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common thyroiditis and the main cause of hypothyroidism. But elevated TSH levels can also be due to various other factors. Therefore, repeated measurements and differential…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Post-pancreatitis diabetes Insulin requirement three times as high as for type 2 Post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus ( PPDM) is a common consequence of chronic pancreatitis (CP). However, patients with PPDM are often misclassified as type 2 diabetics. However, clinically significant complications may be…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Implement KDIGO guidelines CKD in type 2 diabetes – from screening to patient-centered care Treatment options for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have improved significantly thanks to new therapeutic options from the SGLT-2-i, GLP-1-RA and MRA drug classes. The new guidelines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated PANCREATIC CELLS Exploration map Neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3), the mutation of which can lead to diabetes, is only active for a short time during pancreatic development, which is why its behavior and dynamics, particularly in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated DIABETES AND OBESITY Influence of movement and muscle regulation Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and DIfE have taken a closer look at the cellular basis and signaling pathways that are crucial for the positive impact of physical activity on our…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Thyroid Diseases Clarification of thyroid nodules With the increasing use of imaging techniques, the incidence of incidentally detected thyroid nodules in particular has risen sharply in recent years. In addition, the thyroid gland as an important… CME-Test
