This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such...… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SGLT2 inhibitors Clear, simple language improves patient safety Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) were initially indicated as blood glucose-lowering drugs for type 2 diabetes. They are now widely used as first-line therapies for various indications, particularly heart failure...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Recognize CKD early and avoid dialysis Screen diabetics and hypertensive patients regularly and use modern therapies High blood pressure and diabetes are the main causes of CKD – early diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of kidney failure and cardiorenal complications. Regular screening of these...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Inguinal testicles Undescended testicles (maldescensus testis) are one of the most common congenital anomalies of the urogenital tract in male newborns. Testicular dystopia describes a positional anomalyof the testicle on its natural...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case series Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) MCAS is now understood as an independent disorder in contrast to systemic or cutaneous mastocytosis. The signs and symptoms can affect the skin, the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system,...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome “Best practice” recommendations for step-by-step clarification and stage-adapted therapy The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is based on the Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. The main symptoms are abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, but patients...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Study report Sphingolipid profile in early-stage primary biliary cholangitis Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS), a Polish research team discovered interesting new insights into the changes in sphingolipid metabolism in patients with early-stage primary...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Risk of osteoporosis in autoimmune liver diseases Always determine bone density in PBC, PSC and AIH Studies show that primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) are associated with a significantly increased risk of developing osteopenia or osteoporosis. For this reason,...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Subsyndromal anxiety disorders: Family doctor as first point of contact Practical recommendations for diagnostics and therapy A consensus paper published in 2025 provides pragmatic advice on the diagnosis and treatment of subsyndromal anxiety disorder (SSA). If it has been established that the patient has SSA, it...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Patient-centered rounds in medicine Aligning care with the patient Patient-centered, patient-centered medicine respects and integrates individual preferences, values, or needs and has grown in importance in patient care in recent years. In clinical care, it is therefore important that...… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Between hope and evidence gaps Tinnitus and phytotherapy Tinnitus is a highly prevalent symptom with a considerable impact on quality of life; randomized studies have not yet shown any clearly effective standard pharmacological therapy. Guidelines primarily recommend educational,...…
