This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic Relaxation of the measures from an infectiological point of view What should be considered in the period after the “lock down”? How can the risk for a second wave be minimized? These and other topics were discussed during a WebUp…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Stock investment Corona crash: what now? The Corona crisis caused stock indices around the world to plummet more than almost any event before. On average, stock markets fell by 30 percent in just a few weeks.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antiseptic wound care Microenvironment is crucial An antimicrobial method optimally adapted to the individual wound microenvironment is a success factor in wound treatment. Mechanical debridement is required to completely clear a biofilm, and outpatient care is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Necrotizing fasciitis Debridement and intensive care: essential for survival! Necrotizing soft tissue infections are characterized by rapidly spreading fascial necrosis with a high lethality. In addition to prompt surgical debridement, early intensive treatment with appropriate antibiotics is critical.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic How can healthcare workers protect themselves? Expert advice from an infectiologist The current situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and raises many questions. What rules of conduct and protective measures can healthcare professionals apply in everyday clinical…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus 2019-nCov Ultraviolet LEDs for decontamination of surfaces Researchers at the Solid State Lighting & Energy Electronics Center at the University of California are developing ultraviolet LEDs that can be used to decontaminate surfaces that have come into…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Helicobacter pylori infection Eradication rate must be weighed against risk of resistance development Helicobacter pylori infection induces chronic active gastritis. If the diagnostic findings are positive, eradication is recommended. The risk of resistance formation should also be taken into account when selecting a…
