This content is machine translated Anemia Simple algorithm allows clarification in 90% of cases Anemias are a common problem in family practice. On the basis of the medical history and a few laboratory parameters, about 90% of anemias can be clarified and causally explained…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis New guidelines for treatment and risk stratification In presenting the new recommendations in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, speakers at this year’s EULAR addressed the role of combined triple therapy with conventional DMARDs among other topics. Their…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Highlights EULAR Wide variety of therapeutic options On the third day of this year’s EULAR Congress, news was presented in the areas of fibromyalgia, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis. Experts from four different countries presented…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Properly treat diabetes Lifestyle coaching is becoming increasingly important as a form of therapy The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, and with it the diabetes-associated secondary diseases. At the SGIM congress in Basel, it was reiterated that lifestyle intervention can provide greater…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated High HbA1c Update on the individual therapy of diabetes mellitus In the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, the last few years have brought several innovations with regard to diagnosis, therapy goals, and choice of antidiabetic drugs. “A patient centered…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Lower blood sugar Status quo of diabetes therapy The blood sugar level in the organism increases due to age. Lifestyle changes such as dietary modification and exercise, among others, can improve metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Roundtable discussion Use of conventional NSAIDs and coxibs in high-risk patients. Conventional NSAIDs and coxibs differ in their risk profile and tolerability, which is particularly important to consider in high-risk patients. But how to proceed? HAUSARZT PRAXIS in conversation with four…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated How to treat diabetes? This is how the music of the future sounds Some new drugs and new techniques are expected to improve glycemic control in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In addition to proper medication selection, a patient-centered approach is essential.…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Iron deficiency in renal failure What do you need to consider? The severity and prevalence of iron deficiency in chronic renal failure parallel its stage and are multifactorial in origin. In patients with renal insufficiency, iron homeostasis is substantially altered, so…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetes “Better care for patients thanks to personalized therapy” Prof. Oliver Schnell, MD, is concerned that more and more people are developing diabetes, which is associated with high morbidity and a reduced quality of life. The diabetologist from Munich…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Thromboses during pregnancy Several factors influence the risk Pregnancy increases the risk of a venous thromboembolic event. The risk is determined by various factors that can only be partially influenced. Updated guidelines from the American College of Chest…
