This content is machine translated Mucosal injury Colitis due to sevelamer crystals Sevelamer is a widely used non-calcium-based phosphate-binding agent used to lower serum phosphate levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease ( ESRD). As a rule, it is…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Elevated TSH levels Are transient factors or hypothyroidism behind it? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common thyroiditis and the main cause of hypothyroidism. But elevated TSH levels can also be due to various other factors. Therefore, repeated measurements and differential…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Anemia Autoimmune diseases as a cause of anemia Anemias are a common occurrence in routine medical care, and their causes can be varied. Anemia refers to a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The cut-off value of hemoglobin… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Post-pancreatitis diabetes Insulin requirement three times as high as for type 2 Post-pancreatitis diabetes mellitus ( PPDM) is a common consequence of chronic pancreatitis (CP). However, patients with PPDM are often misclassified as type 2 diabetics. However, clinically significant complications may be…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Implement KDIGO guidelines CKD in type 2 diabetes – from screening to patient-centered care Treatment options for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) have improved significantly thanks to new therapeutic options from the SGLT-2-i, GLP-1-RA and MRA drug classes. The new guidelines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hereditary angioedema New Real-World Data on Long-Term Prophylaxis Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder that causes recurrent swelling of the skin, mucous membranes, or various internal organs at irregular intervals. International guidelines recommend long-term prophylaxis with…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis Endotyping as a basis for targeted treatment In particular, chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis nasi (CRSwNP) is often associated with high levels of distress and personalized therapeutic strategies are required. Improved understanding of the immunological and inflammatory genesis…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Do low carb diets harm the heart? Keto diet associated with hypercholesterolemia and increased risk of ASCVD Many people think they are doing something good for their health with a low carb high fat diet. However, adherence to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat so-called ketogenic diet has now been…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Fatty liver disease New widespread disease NAFLD Model calculations suggest that the number of patients with cirrhosis, advanced fibrosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) could double to triple in the next 10-15 years. Not least because of this,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) Adherence is crucial for treatment success Allergen-specific immunotherapy can prevent disease progression in the long term by tolerance development in allergic diseases. However, to achieve sustainable effects, long-term therapy is required, which requires a certain degree…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Health2030 strategy Roadmap Environment and Health Environmental stresses can cause disease and affect well-being. But the reverse is also true: varied green spaces with rich flora and fauna strengthen health. The Roadmap Environment and Health is…
