This content is machine translated Secondary prevention after ACS: individually optimized lipid management Trend towards early combination therapy and new strategies for lowering Lp(a) Secondary prevention after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is crucial for improving quality of life and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Elevated blood lipid levels such as LDL cholesterol and...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – Prostate lipoma Lipomas are benign masses that develop from mature adipocytes. In most cases, they are localized subcutaneously. In the soft tissues, the shoulder girdle and back are preferred, but they can...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Polycystic ovary syndrome 2025/2026 New pathophysiology, updated diagnostics and the age of incretin mimetics With a prevalence of 8-13%, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age – and yet up to 70% of those affected remain...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated New evidence on descensus, urinary incontinence and the future of reconstruction Urogynecology and pelvic floor surgery 2026 Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic floor surgery are in a phase of upheaval: the ban on transvaginal polypropylene mesh kits in many countries has fundamentally changed the surgical strategy and provided...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated MACE risk, heart failure incidence and all-cause mortality Metabolic syndrome as a cardiovascular risk factor Current data from 2025/2026 show: 1.54 billion adults worldwide are affected – and the risk of serious cardiovascular events increases in proportion to the number of components. New evidence on...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Glaucoma in old age: slowing down progression IOP lowering is currently the only evidence-based treatment As glaucoma is often asymptomatic over a long period of time, it is often only diagnosed at a stage when irreversible visual field defects are already present. The aim of...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Multimorbidity and functional capacity in old age Clarify individual health status and reduce risks The term “frailty” describes the state of increased vulnerability to an unfavorable health outcome and includes, among other things, falls, acute confusion (delirium) and restrictions in functional skills relevant to...…
View Post 0 min This content is machine translated Psychedelic-assisted therapy Current status of PAT ... Dieser Inhalt ist nur für Benutzer der Gruppe: Medizinische Fachperson zugänglich Jetzt beitretenAlready a member? Log in here
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis B prophylaxis Vaccination protection for healthcare staff with patient contact – an update Hepatitis B is one of the most common occupational diseases among healthcare professionals. Targeted prophylaxis is only possible through effective immunization. All healthcare workers with direct patient contact should be...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Plastic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery for DFS Functional limb preservation between infection control, vascular medicine and resurfacing Diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is one of the most serious and functionally significant complications of diabetes, with a high number of functionally relevant amputations. DFS is not to be understood...… CME-Test
