This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Lumbar pain: spondylolysis The cause of true bony fissure formation in the spine in the region of the interarticular portion, spondylolysis and consecutive spondylolisthesis vera, is a congenital bony defect of the articular…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Homeopathy Worse than its reputation? Homeopathy does not correspond to its “good reputation” among the population, neither according to objective criteria nor as a mere placebo method. There can be no question of it representing…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic kidney disease Canagliflozin approved in fast track for diabetic nephropathy Kidney protection is extremely important for diabetes sufferers. Recently, canagliflozin became the first SGLT-2 inhibitor in Switzerland to receive a marketing authorization extension to reduce the risk of progression to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory rheumatic joint diseases Broad spectrum of differential diagnoses A timely correct diagnosis can positively influence the course and treatment options. Auto-antibodies and other serological parameters are diagnostically valuable, but do not have high significance when considered in isolation.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 How does the corona pandemic affect disease management in COPD? The basic tenor of the expert statements is that COPD patients should continue their therapy to prevent exacerbations and thus also avoid the need for a visit to the doctor…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis The right nose with biologics Rhinosinusitis is divided into two groups: chronic with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and those without (CRSsNP). It is a common disease, affecting about 11% of the population throughout Europe. Therapeutic options…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease. Current findings and expert cardiological opinion on ACE inhibitors and ARBs. There is some uncertainty among patients and experts as to whether ACE inhibitors and ARBs are associated with an increased risk. Empirical data on this are inconsistent, but there are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances “Top down” and “bottom up” diagnostics Intolerance to certain foods can be toxic, enzymatic, “pseudoallergic” or allergic and can manifest itself in many ways. An intolerance reaction, unlike a food allergy, is not life-threatening and occurs…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Functional gastrointestinal disorders Peppermint and caraway bring digestion back into balance Digestive tract disorders are common and can cause significant impairment. The causes are often diffuse, sometimes unfavorable eating habits and stress play a role. A herbal combination preparation with high…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic renal failure Dapagliflozin meets primary endpoints ahead of schedule The Phase III DAPA-CKD study will be terminated earlier than planned due to proven efficacy in patients with chronic renal failure. Dapagliflozin is the first SGLT2 inhibitor to show meaningful…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: SGED Recommendations 2020 Update Cardiovascular risk stratification and personalized therapy. When prescribing antidiabetic therapy, other criteria are relevant today in addition to blood glucose control. The cardiac benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues has been incorporated into international guidelines…
