This content is machine translated When the bones become more fragile: “Case Finding” Fracture risk reduction in osteoporosis Osteoporosis is an underdiagnosed disease. Patients with circumscribed risk factors should not be deprived of a bone density measurement. Although osteoporosis cannot be completely cured, its progression can be delayed...…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus Treatment of comorbidities in older people One in five people over 65 and one in four people over 75 are affected by diabetes. Global projections predict a 2.5-fold increase in diabetes prevalence over the next 25...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: PAD and diabetic foot syndrome Prevention is better than cure – don’t miss the risk foot Arteriosclerosis, the cause of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), is a build-up of plaque in the arteries. Elevated blood sugar levels in the context of diabetes damage the arteries and...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Catching cardiorenal risks in good time Recognizing at-risk patients and treating them effectively Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease are often associated, which has far-reaching implications in terms of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, both screening tools and treatment options have...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Interview “Wearables are increasingly accepted as an aid” Wearables such as smartwatches are already an integral part of our everyday lives. They track our pulse, the number of steps we take and our sleep rhythm. Glucose measurement using...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Diabetic cardiomyopathy Echocardiography is an important tool for early detection of LVD Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of left ventricular dysfunction (LVD), which can lead to heart failure if undetected. Echocardiography enables real-time assessment of left ventricular function and early detection...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Circadian rhythm during Ramadan Disturbed sleep patterns lead to metabolic stress The circadian rhythm and the quality of sleep regulate important biological processes. Disruption of this rhythm increases the likelihood of developing chronic diseases. During intermittent fasting in Ramadan (IFR), sleep...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case report: Drug-induced hepatitis Rare side effect of tirzepatide therapy The dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonist triazepatide has shown promise for improving glycemic control and weight loss. However, it can also have undesirable side effects....…
View Post 19 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular risk and obesity Pathomechanisms, secondary prevention and treatment options Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Development of type 1 diabetes Early use of antibiotics can promote T1D Many common chronic childhood diseases may be due to the overuse of antibiotics, which leads to dysbiosis in the gut microbiome. New Zealand doctors have investigated the link between the...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1-RA Are old, white men favored? Despite consistent recommendations and growing clinical evidence, uptake of SGLT2i and GLP1 RA therapies in people with type 2 diabetes and cardiorenal comorbidities has been slow. There is also relatively...…
