This content is machine translated Psychiatry Diversity is key, especially in times of crisis The world is upside down, one horror story follows the next. In times of crisis like these, mental health is particularly in focus. More than 9000 doctors, researchers and therapists...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Better long-term prognosis thanks to modern treatment options Over the past two decades, the arsenal of disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) has expanded considerably. This applies in particular to the relapsing-remitting form (RRMS), but the treatment options...…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Innovations, evidence and practical recommendations Current guideline on the primary prevention of stroke Stroke is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite significant advances in acute treatment and secondary prevention, primary prevention remains crucial to prevent the first...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Migraine Curbing attacks through proactive measures Migraines can significantly reduce the quality of life of those affected. Early treatment is therefore advisable if the diagnosis is confirmed. Migraine therapy can be divided into three groups: Acute...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurocognitive disorders in old age Depression, dementia or delirium? Depression is the most common mental illness in the 65-80 age group. However, depressive disorders are not always correctly recognized, as patients usually report non-specific somatic complaints. Dementia is not...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Personalized medicine in the focus of treatment management Do we need more therapies? This question is being asked more and more frequently at congresses. The reason for this is the large number of new approvals in recent years.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Early detection and perspectives in therapy management Even though the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s has not yet been fully identified, it is known that the complex disease manifests itself around 20 years before the first symptoms appear. CSF-based…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Neurology Change of perspective and looking in the same direction The focus of the German Neurological Society’s most successful congress to date with 7300 participants was the motto “Neurology and Immunology – Joint Perspectives”. In addition to (neuro-)immunological topics such...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy What to do if the therapy does not work? Around 60 million people worldwide are affected by epilepsy, the third most common neurological disorder. Up to 70% of patients can be effectively helped with initial therapy management and their…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Wolfram syndrome The term “DIDMOAD” syndrome – an acronym for the characteristic symptoms – serves as an alternative name for this autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease, which was first described in 1938: Diabetes...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease Individualized therapy concepts are essential After Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease is currently the second most common neurodegenerative disease. The majority of those affected are ≥60 years old when it first manifests, but a minority develop...…
