This content is machine translated Parkinson's Pathophysiology, classification and effective treatment strategies Parkinson’s disease is clinically defined by the main motor symptoms resulting from nigrostriatal degeneration. However, it is now assumed that the disease usually consists of several pathologies. What new findings…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis Current treatment management of relapsing-remitting MS Various therapeutic strategies are available for the treatment of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), including immunomodulators, immunosuppressants and biologic agents. Although each of these therapies reduces relapse frequency and…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated MCI and dementia Ginkgo biloba extract as an add-on scores well in cohort study The results of a retrospective cohort study with data from over 500 patients indicate that the use of a proprietary Ginkgo biloba extract in combination with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and/or…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease and movement disorders Optimized therapy management for a better quality of life The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) brings together thousands of clinicians, researchers, trainees and industry supporters each year who are interested in current research and approaches to the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Donnai-Barrow syndrome This very rare syndrome is caused by mutations in the LRP2 gene, which codes for megalin, and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by craniofacial features…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy for Alzheimer's disease Herbal approaches to the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodegenerative diseases worldwide and the leading cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease affects 50–70% of dementia patients worldwide and is characterized…
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Update on Alzheimer’s diagnosis: focus on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers Despite the frequency and significance of Alzheimer’s disease, in many cases it is not diagnosed or only diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, which considerably limits the treatment… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Headache “The most important thing is the medical history” Differentiating between primary and secondary headaches requires a good medical history.Around 90 percent of headaches are primary, i.e. benign headaches such as tension headaches or migraines. In the case of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic insomnia Review analyzes supply situation and identifies potential for improvement A publication published in 2023 by Ellis et al. highlights the clinical management of chronic insomnia in Central Europe. In Switzerland, around one in ten adults suffers from chronic insomnia,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer Simplification and support of diagnostics through blood tests Blood tests for Alzheimer’s diagnosis are on the rise. At the same time, the need for Alzheimer’s biomarkers is increasing in order to make the correct diagnosis in a larger…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Post-COVID Complaints from a neurological point of view The most common complaints after COVID-19 infection are postexertional malaise, fatigue, memory problems, and persistent anosmia. Interdisciplinary care with somatic and mental health expertise is required. Treatment is with individualized… CME-Test
