This content is machine translated Liver steatosis with metabolic dysfunction New nomenclature for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease The term “non-alcoholic steatohepatitis” (NASH) was originally used to describe liver damage characterized by lobular inflammation, steatosis and ballooning of hepatocytes. In addition, a large proportion of patients were described...… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Obesity in childhood and adolescence Multifactorial disease with multiple implications The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has risen in recent decades. The categorization of BMI is age- and gender-specific. Studies show that BMI status at a young age...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Study report Scabies treatment: benzyl benzoate in direct comparison with permethrin European guidelines mention permethrin, benzyl benzoate and crotamiton as topical antiscabiosa. There have been repeated reports of treatment failure with permethrin in recent years, although the causes are controversial. In...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COPD The mountain is calling The development of alpine tourism and the increasing trend towards adventure travel have made high mountain regions accessible not only to healthy people, but also to patients with cardiorespiratory diseases...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acute heart failure Diuretic therapy for decongestion – what are the “unmet needs”? Acute heart failure is a life-threatening condition. According to current guideline recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), drug therapy after acute decompensation should be implemented while the patient...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Development of type 1 diabetes Early use of antibiotics can promote T1D Many common chronic childhood diseases may be due to the overuse of antibiotics, which leads to dysbiosis in the gut microbiome. New Zealand doctors have investigated the link between the...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Innovative care concepts: HÄPPI project Future-oriented model for interprofessional primary care New care models are innovative forms of cooperation and service provision in outpatient primary medical care that offer higher quality and are more efficient at the same time. In Baden-Württemberg,...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Cancer prevention Constant dripping – alcohol and cancer The fact is, alcohol is harmful to health. Various mechanisms are responsible for the carcinogenic properties of alcohol. Alcohol cessation and abstinence can reduce the risk of cancer. Tips for...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Stargardt’s disease: groundbreaking gene therapy study gives hope In Stargardt disease, loss-of-function mutations in the ABCA4 gene lead to macular degeneration and blindness. A team led by researchers from the University of Basel has developed a promising new...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Crohn’s disease: step-up or top-down therapy? There are currently no clearly defined parameters available for therapy management, as the updated S3 guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of Crohn’s disease published last year states. This is...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Gradually expand drug therapy! Chronic heart failure mainly occurs in older people. The drug therapy options available today represent a decisive advance in treatment options. According to current ESC guideline recommendations, it is advisable...…
