This content is machine translated Hypothyroidism If the hypofunction is not yet noticeable Subclinical hypothyroidism is usually a laboratory diagnosis without significant symptoms and is defined by an elevated TSH with normal levels of free T3 and free T4. In laboratory controls after…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Transfusion Technology Blood grouping to the point Transfusion diagnostics are critical to survival. Without assured compatibility and tolerance, no blood donation would save lives. But trend forecasts fear increasing consumption with a simultaneous reduction in potential blood…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated ILD in sclerosis, RA and idiopathic myopathies. Antifibrotics and biologics as alternatives to steroids Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can occur as a complication of several connective tissue diseases, and increased mortality and morbidity are the consequences. ILD is thought to be driven by immune-mediated…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis Smart technology promotes self-management Digitization in healthcare holds many opportunities, especially for disease management of chronic diseases. When digital applications are integrated into a personalized and long-term treatment plan, it can help improve care…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated History of Medicine Who was actually … Paul Ehrlich, father of immunology and chemotherapy? We owe many of the foundations of modern medicine to him – Paul Ehrlich. The Nobel Prize winner was a friend of clear facts and had dedicated himself to research.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Acute pancreatitis Updated guideline – useful information for everyday clinical practice Early correct diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is seminal for the therapeutic approach. While a mild course of disease is expected in the majority of affected individuals, severe acute pancreatitis can…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hyponatremia Elderly patients are particularly at risk The symptoms of hyponatremia vary from mild to life-threatening. In recent years, therapeutic options for the treatment of hyponatremia have expanded. The therapeutic approach is based primarily on the severity…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pain Management Living at last – on the track of the individually best therapy Improving care in pain and palliative situations was the focus of this year’s Pain Congress. Patients with chronic pain in particular require individualized treatment in order to finally be able…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Suspected heart failure - what to do? Expert recommendations up-to-date According to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guideline updated last year, heart failure is classified into HFrEF, HFmrEF, and HFpEF according to left ventricular ejection fraction. Regarding drug therapy, early…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Statistics in 5 minutes Probability in view Statistics represent an essential method in medical research and evidence-based medicine. At the same time, it places the highest demands on methodology and professional know-how. A sound basic knowledge of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus A tonsillitis & Co. Common pediatric illnesses in family practice. In addition to common gastroenteritis and upper respiratory tract infections, many pediatric emergencies in family practice involve pain. Dr. med. Nina Notter, senior physician mbF Ostschweizer Kinderspital and medical director of…
