This content is machine translated Polyneuropathy Multidisciplinary therapy of a complex disease In polyneuropathies, all those parts of the nervous system that are outside the central nervous system are affected. In most cases, these impairments can be attributed to chronic alcohol abuse,…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Vaccinations and prophylaxis Vaccination recommendations for adults Most vaccinations are given in early childhood. But there are also vaccination dates for adults that should be observed, because they not only provide individual protection, but also contribute to…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cystic Fibrosis CF emergencies Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which a defect in the CFTR gene causes disease. The defective chloride channel causes the disease to manifest in different organs.… CME-Test
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Therapy of IBS according to the biopsychosocial model Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the lower digestive system, and the disorder is more common in women than in men. IBS is one of the most… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral effect of Echinacea purpura – new study data Echinacea purpurea extract shows significant antiviral activity and reduces the risk of viral respiratory infections, including SARS-CoV-2, according to several studies. By significantly reducing viral load in infected individuals, the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Pain and swelling of the wrist radial – Tendovaginitis stenosans de Quervain Tendovaginitis de Quervain is a tendovaginitis of the first dorsal tendon compartment of the hand, through which the two tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis muscle and the long abductor…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D against acute respiratory infections Risk reduction demonstrated A research team from Queen Mary University conducted a meta-analysis regarding a potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation on the risk of acute respiratory infections. The results, published in the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders Differential diagnostic considerations Patients often feel depressed and lack energy, are overworked and dissatisfied, suffer from anxiety and physical reactions such as dizziness, palpitations or pain. It is not always easy to decide…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Electrolyte disorders Potassium binders keep hyperkalemia in check When excess potassium becomes severe, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias can result. In particular, renal insufficiency, cardiac insufficiency and diabetes, as well as certain medications, favor the development of hyperkalemia. Treatment with…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diagnostic safety Expertise as a key element Errors in diagnosis not only lead to an increase in mortality rates, but also to numerous legal cases. And they are often preventable. Current research shows: For all higher-level interventions…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gout After acute gout attack: long-term reduction of hyperuricemia. The diagnostic gold standard of a gout attack is the detection of urate crystals in the synovial fluid by polarized light microscopy. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic substances are used for acute…