This content is machine translated Diabetes phenotyping Biomarker-associated clustering verified by multiple studies Phenotyping and subclassification of diabetic patients is becoming increasingly important to provide patient-adapted treatment options. Meanwhile, there are several cluster analyses that could reveal certain specific patterns of patient characteristics.…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated E-cigarettes and co. Harm reduction principle for tobacco: a real alternative or window dressing? Smoking-related diseases are among the biggest health problems of the 21st century. It is estimated that about one billion people will die from the effects of tobacco use by 2099…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco cessation with e-cigarette “I understand the frustration of many physicians”. The German Society of Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) published an ad hoc statement in early November 2020, once again opposing the use of tobacco heaters and e-cigarettes as alternatives…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco use What makes smoking so harmful? Analysis of a toxic mixture Smoking harms health, every child knows that. Nevertheless, the cigarette seems to exert a special fascination on many people – and has done so for centuries. Many smoking cessation measures…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Effects of noise exposure on the cardiovascular system. Traffic noise is a hot topic. The Corona crisis has taught people to appreciate the peace and quiet that occurred in many places over several weeks as a result of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hemorrhoidal disease: S3 Guideline Conservative therapy is usually sufficient In addition to high-fiber diets and influencing defecation behavior, several drug treatment options are available. Internally, flavonoid-containing combination preparations of diosmin and hesperidin have been shown to be effective. Perianal…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Role of incretin-based therapy GLP-1-RA and DPP-4 inhibitors in the management of type 2 diabetes. Insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells is primarily influenced by glucose levels in the portal vein. In addition, secretion is also modulated by the so-called incretins. After food intake, they…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Palliative care When the end is near: support for patients in terminal situations A life-affirming attitude without excluding dying is one of the principles of palliative care. It focuses on improving the quality of life of people who are taking their last steps…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psychiatric diseases Update Psychiatry 2020 Interventions such as Attempted Suicide Brief Intervention (ASSIP) can significantly reduce suicide risk. Outpatient treatment can avoid the environment of an acute psychiatric ward, which is often perceived as stressful,…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Systemic vasculitides Therapy in the adult patient Systemic vasculitides are inflammatory syndromes of the blood vessels, which can cause a very broad spectrum of symptoms depending on the affected vessel caliber and localization. The most common primary…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vocal Cord Dysfunction “Fear you have to understand as a doctor”. A patient suffers from spontaneous, intense to life-threatening shortness of breath, triggered by stress or physical exertion and accompanied by coughing – in everyday life, the diagnosis of bronchial asthma…
