This content is machine translated Arterial hypertension: ESC guideline 2024 in focus New category “elevated blood pressure” – what are the therapeutic implications? According to the guideline of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which was updated last year, blood pressure values of 120-139/70-89 mmHg are considered “raised blood pressure”. Drug therapy is...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Rare pulmonary syndromes Yellow nail and Swyer-James syndrome Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disease associated with yellowing of the nails, pulmonary manifestations and lymphoedema. A clinical examination and examination of the fingernails can provide valuable information...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pelargonium sidoides Scoping review sheds light on the multifaceted spectrum of effects The widely recognized medicinal plant Pelargonium sidoides belongs to the cranesbill family (Geraniaceae) and is also known as Cape geranium. A review published last December summarizes the diverse therapeutic effects...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated New evidence on genetics, pathophysiology and clinical significance Migraine with and without aura – two different entities? Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders, and for decades it has been debated whether migraine with aura (MwA) and migraine without aura (MwoA) are merely different manifestations...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Clinical case reports and implications for GP care Magnesium deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in the peripartum context Magnesium deficiency is often overlooked, but plays an important role in the pathophysiology of various internal and cardiological diseases. Particularly in the peripartum context, hypomagnesemia can have serious consequences, such...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case series Bleeding prophylaxis for von Willebrand disease Von Willebrand’s disease is predominantly inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is the most common hereditary cause of a bleeding tendency. It is caused by a quantitative and/or qualitative...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Bronchodilators for asthma The early bird … gasps for air Current findings indicate that the biological clock plays an important role in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma. However, the influence of circadian and seasonal rhythms on the response to bronchodilators...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Triage of high-risk patients – Update 2025 In the recent past, the nephroprotective treatment armamentarium has been significantly expanded. It is essential that impaired renal function is detected in good time in order for patients to receive...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases RSV and pneumococci: recommendations for risk groups In addition to the known risks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in newborns, infants and young children, it has recently emerged thatS RSV also poses significant health risks for...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Circadian rhythm in asthma Chronotherapy can improve control Asthma is characterized by a pronounced diurnal rhythm, with symptoms worsening at night. Adjusting the timing of medication to the rhythm of the disease (chronotherapy) can improve the effectiveness of...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated New practice guideline for fibromyalgia syndrome Good times, bad times Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have comparatively low muscle strength in the static and moving muscles. The most important thing is therefore to get patients moving. Regular exercise has been...…
