This content is machine translated Neurology Neurodegenerative diseases in the focus of promising therapies This year’s DGN focused on neurodegenerative diseases, as much development has taken place in this area. Promising therapeutic approaches are on the horizon, and molecular biological research has provided important…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory rheumatic diseases Fatigue in rheumatism Since the corona pandemic, the number of publications on fatigue symptomatology has increased exponentially, reflecting the current very high interest in this topic. As an accompanying symptom of cancer, but… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated First eye transplant in the USA Restoration of visual function nevertheless unrealistic A team of surgeons in New York has performed what they claim is the world’s first complete eye transplant. The German Ophthalmological Society (DOG) congratulates him on this surgical achievement…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated RESEARCH Development of a retina-like biochip An international team led by Jülich researcher Francesca Santoro has developed an intelligent biochip that mimics the retina of the eye. The team hopes to use this and similar bioelectronics…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pain syndrome From pathophysiology to therapy – a reminder When pain becomes a disease in its own right and no longer serves as a warning function of the body, it is referred to as chronic pain syndrome. Often, other…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Polyneuropathies Disorders of brain, spinal cord and nerve function Polyneuropathies are generalized diseases of the peripheral nervous system. With a prevalence of 5-8%, patients with chronic alcohol abuse, diabetes or malignant diseases are most affected. In addition to treatment…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Niemann-Pick disease Lysosomal storage diseases are a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders that originate from dysfunction of lysosomal metabolic processes. Niemann-Pick disease is nowadays also referred to as ASMD (“Acid Sphingomeyelinase Deficiency”).…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clarify and treat ADHD in practice The symptoms of ADHD vary depending on age and developmental stage. The psychostimulants available today to treat the disorder are characterized by high efficacy and are generally well tolerated. In…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Digitization Artificial intelligence supports diagnostics and therapy for Parkinson’s disease The treatment of people suffering from Parkinson’s disease can be significantly improved through the use of digital techniques. How exactly artificial intelligence can contribute to an individual therapy is currently…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease and movement disorders Narcolepsy, biomarkers, and dystonia in light of new evidence. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) gathers thousands of clinicians, researchers, trainees and industry advocates with an interest in current research and approaches to the diagnosis and treatment…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Functions of the brain The dynamics of neural networks under the magnifying glass It is one of the most fascinating and at the same time most mysterious organs of our body – the brain. It processes sensory impressions, controls our body, stores information…
