This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Recommendations for the choice of therapy up to date In recent years, the treatment of type 2 diabetes has been expanded to include more and more options. However, this adds to the complexity of therapy selection. So what can…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Evolution of vacuum therapy for optimized treatment of ulcers Chronic wounds are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This trend will increase in the future due to the growing elderly population and rising diabetes rates. New data show that…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sponsored Content Semaglutide – a modern GLP-1 analogue in type 2 diabetes People with type 2 diabetes have too little endogenous GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1). Semaglutide, which mimics natural GLP-1, can compensate.1 Like endogenous GLP-1, it normalizes blood glucose, supports weight loss,…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Cases Experience from clinical practice Do you also have an interesting diabetes case? Then join us and submit a patient case! Our editorial team looks forward to receiving your email at diabetescases@medizinonline.ch
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Better quality of life thanks to modern diabetes therapy The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues is now considered established, and non-diabetics may also benefit. For optimal results, therapy should be tailored to individual patient characteristics.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds The next chapter of modern treatment techniques New study results show that canisterless negative pressure wound therapy is superior to the traditional variant of vacuum therapy in terms of reduction of wound area, depth and volume in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes Cases Prevention of cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with a greatly increased risk of cardiovascular disease [1]. The joint management of T2DM and the cardiovascular risks has therefore come into focus…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer (UCV) The “classic” among the wounds Venous leg ulcer (UCV) results from chronic overpressure in the venous system of the lower extremity. The correct diagnosis is made by a detailed anamnesis, clinical examination and additional instrumental…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Necrotizing fasciitis Debridement and intensive care: essential for survival! Necrotizing soft tissue infections are characterized by rapidly spreading fascial necrosis with a high lethality. In addition to prompt surgical debridement, early intensive treatment with appropriate antibiotics is critical.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Venous leg ulcer Stringent compression is the be-all and end-all in therapy Venous ulcers are based on chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Compression therapy directly combats congestion and edema and is therefore the most important component of successful treatment. The local therapy depends…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic nephropathy Inhibition of sodium-glucose transporter type 2 has a renoprotective effect Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of chronic kidney failure – and one of the most common consequences of diabetes mellitus. The introduction of sodium-glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT2)…
