This content is machine translated Video Prevention and therapy of respiratory diseases Especially in times of the Corona pandemic, we have learned that prevention is the best therapy of any respiratory infection, because prevention measures do not only apply in the case…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Primary hyperaldosteronism Therapy-resistant hypertension: clarify for Conn syndrome! If high blood pressure cannot be adequately controlled despite antihypertensive drugs, this may be due to undetected hormonal causes. Hypertension due to primary hyperaldosteronism, also known as “Conn syndrome,” is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) Pooled analysis on the efficacy of secukinumab from four phase III studies Improvement in clinical endpoints was seen with secukinumab treatment regardless of latency since initial psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, with patients diagnosed less than one year ago showing a slightly better response…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Joint diagnostics: plantar pain – Ledderhose disease Typical symptoms of Ledderhose disease are irritation and pain in the area of the inner edge of the foot. It is a rarely occurring disease of the connective tissue at…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated The metabolic patient Type 2 diabetes: reducing cardiovascular risk through lipid lowering Diabetes is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Multifactorial therapy of the four major risk factors of blood glucose, weight, hypertension, and dyslipidemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes is challenging.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Pelargonium sidoides shows antiviral and immunomodulatory effects in vitro. Currently available treatment options against Covid-19 are very limited and research for effective drugs is feverish. An international team of scientists recently published results of a preclinical in vitro study indicating…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Wound prophylaxis and care Management of postoperative wound infections During operations, it is not possible to achieve absolute sterility despite optimal hygiene measures. Thus, postoperative wound infections are a relevant clinical problem even today despite antiseptic techniques. In addition…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetics with overweight Dulaglutide in higher dosage additionally promotes weight reduction GLP-1 receptor agonists not only improve glycemic control but also support weight loss and have also demonstrated additional cardio- and neprotective benefits. Dulaglutide (s.c.) has been successfully used for the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis, epistaxis and tonsillitis ENT diseases in family practice In family practice, patients with ear, nose, and throat disorders are common outside of the cold season. Above all, a runny nose and sore throat are part of everyday practice.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus Innovative therapeutic approaches on the rise – pioneering new treatment strategies Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) carries a high risk of life-threatening organ damage, but there is new hope for sufferers. In recent years, the development of innovative treatment options has been…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Statistics in 5 minutes Statistical tests: Of sharpness and power The goal of every study and every statistical test is to reliably demonstrate effects that are actually present and sometimes not clearly apparent at first glance. However, often only a…
