This content is machine translated Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis New consensus paper recommends “treat-to-target” strategy Giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica are inflammatory rheumatic diseases that often occur together and almost exclusively affect people over the age of 50. Glucocorticoids are initially used for both…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus DORIS and LLDAS are also worthwhile for severe cases DORIS (Definition of Remission in SLE) and LLDAS (Lupus Low Disease Activity State) are established measures of remission in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but their feasibility and validity have not…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation On the way to better health – alternative nicotine products in view The E-Cigarette Summit marked the 60th anniversary of the publication of U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry’s landmark report on smoking and health – a consensus document that clearly established the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Age-related cognitive impairments Ginkgo biloba extracts bring benefits Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is an important predictor of memory deterioration in old age.There is evidence that SCD may be the first symptomatic manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Casuistry SLE with kidney damage does not always have to be lupus nephritis The distinction between IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has important prognostic and therapeutic implications. Physicians from China describe a case of systemic lupus…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Viral hepatitis Hepatitis ABC(EN): Prophylaxis and treatment – an update In the acute stage of viral hepatitis, the clinical picture is similar for all five pathogens. HBV and HCV infections are the most dangerous chronic infectious diseases worldwide. In contrast…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: reduction of microvascular and macrovascular risks The extensive toolbox has a lot to offer The fact that most type 2 diabetics today aim for an HbA1c value of <7% is partly due to the results of the UKPDS. This landmark study showed that the…
View Post 18 min This content is machine translated Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Challenges of outpatient care The disease hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa was first mentioned in 1839 with superficial abscesses on the axillary, submammary and perianal regions. To date, the disease has had various names: Perifolliculitis capitis… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Secondary analysis on Pelargonium sidoides Benefit for acute bronchitis and colds A cold cough is rarely caused by bacteria; in the vast majority of cases, it is a symptom of a viral infection. Symptom-relieving preparations can alleviate the symptoms and shorten…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis JAK inhibitor reduces pain for a long time Patients with active rheumatoid arthritis often suffer from considerable pain. Therefore, pain control is an important treatment goal in this patient group. In a post-hoc analysis of the FINCH studies…
