This content is machine translated Therapy of chronic hepatitis D virus infections Study shows significant antiviral activity of the active ingredient Bulevirtide Worldwide, 10 to 20 million people are infected with the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV infection is always associated with hepatitis B virus infection. For this most severe form of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harm Reduction – an alternative to quitting smoking?! It is undisputed that a complete stop to smoking is the best option for health. But not every smoker succeeds in giving up the cigarette. In recent years, therefore, the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Nervous complaints Keeping inner restlessness at bay with plant power Herbal medicines can help to find inner peace, lighten the mood and release anxiety. Traditional Heilplants, which are said to have a calming effect, are for example, valerian, lemon balm and lavender.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Burnout prevention in the medical profession Develop coping strategies and pay attention to work-life balance Burnout is a work-associated stress response that leads to a persistent negative emotional state on a psychological and somatic level. Physicians are particularly at risk for burnout due to a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pilot project in Switzerland OnlineDoctor offers digital prescriptions with electronic signature by dermatologist Especially when skin problems occur acutely, long waiting times for an appointment at a dermatological practice are a problem for many sufferers. OnlineDoctor – the leading provider of teledermatology in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus type 1 Are there signs of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome? Patients with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing other autoimmune diseases. The autoimmune-related polyendocrine syndromes are rare but should be detected in time. Certain genetic mutations are…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Iron status Patients with heart failure: supplement iron deficiency The current ESC guidelines bring into focus the importance of iron status in patients with heart failure. Iron deficiency is associated with decreased physical performance and quality of life regardless…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Vestibular disorders Clarify symptoms of vertigo – HINTS are essential Vertigo is a symptom of various diseases and etiologies. In addition to the peripheral information organs for balance, the brain or psyche can also be causative for the development of…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Geriatrics Malnutrition in elderly hospitalized patients*. Approximately one-third of patients are at increased risk for malnutrition or are already malnourished upon hospital admission. Older age and the presence of multiple comorbidities significantly increase the risk for… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Functional dyspepsia Consider phytotherapeutics as a therapeutic option Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a heterogeneous disorder in terms of both pathophysiology and symptomatology. Accordingly, there is hardly any intervention that is effective for all patients. In the context of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Seismograph for vascular damage Not only can renal dysfunction be detected by determining glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria, but proteinuria in particular is also an early risk indicator for the occurrence of a…
