This content is machine translated Hereditary angioedema New Real-World Data on Long-Term Prophylaxis Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes recurrent swelling of the skin, mucous membranes, or various internal organs at irregular intervals. International guidelines recommend long-term prophylaxis with…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Fatty liver disease New widespread disease NAFLD Model calculations suggest that the number of patients with cirrhosis, advanced fibrosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) could double to triple in the next 10-15 years. Not least because of this,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Align therapy with the predominant symptom Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) manifests as a heterogeneous clinical picture in terms of the type and severity of symptoms, affecting around 16% of the population. Diagnostically, IBS is a challenge…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated H. pylori and gastroduodenal ulcer disease. Helicobacter pylori – what’s new in practice? Forty years have passed since the landmark publication on the importance of Helicobacter pylori as a triggering factor for gastritis by Warren and Marshall. In that time, the understanding of… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Menthacarin for functional digestive disorders New secondary analysis confirms effective symptom relief Functional gastrointestinal disorders are defined by Rome-IV as disorders of gut-brain interaction. Dyspeptic symptoms are often accompanied by typical irritable bowel symptoms, such as irregular bowel movements and flatulence. A…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal tumors Latest scientific findings from stomach to colon Themed “Applying Innovation, Transforming Care, Advancing Equity,” ASCO-GI celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. The focus this year was primarily on current findings relating to gastric carcinoma. However, further studies…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) What does the current guideline say? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease worldwide. The German S2k guideline, updated in 2022, recommends screening patients at risk. The proposed screening algorithm includes fibrosis assessment…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated IBD matters: Module four Molecular mechanisms in pathogenesis and treatment. Studies have shown that altered immune cell transport and pathogenic immune cells are critical factors responsible for mucosal inflammation and tissue destruction in IBD. A defective intestinal barrier and microbial… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Reflux Endoscopy – necessary or superfluous? Heartburn and acid regurgitation are symptoms that are a common cause for presentation to the primary care physician’s office. If there are no other complaints, however, an endoscopy can usually…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Basics of brachytherapy (Part 2) Current status in clinical practice Level 1 evidence is available for the benefit of additional BT in endometrial, cervical, and breast carcinoma. For example, it is an integral part of the therapy concept for endometrial… CME-Test
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
