This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age Peripherally or centrally determined? In elderly patients, symptoms of vertigo are common. A systematic clinical examination can identify the most common causes. A careful medical history is essential. There are several diagnostic index tests…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's disease Unexpected partial success of clinical trial gives hope The active substance aducanumab was tested in two large phase III trials. Based on new positive efficacy data, the study program, which has been suspended in the meantime, will be continued.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age When the carousel in the head does not stand still Dizziness in old age is one of the main geriatric problems and is more than just a condition. Therefore, it should be treated quickly and effectively to prevent falls and…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Sleep-wake disorders in practice Patience, knowledge and persistence in therapy In particular, sleep-disordered breathing leads not only to daytime sleepiness or fatigue, but also to insomnia and is considered a trigger for parasomnias, epileptic seizures, and a risk factor for…
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 2 min This content is machine translated Stroke Gentle rehabilitation reduces subsequent disabilities Stroke treatment has improved in recent years to the point where survival rates are increasing. However, many patients do not fully recover functionally. Americans focus on endurance training in rehabilitation.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated ECTRIMS 2019 Multiple sclerosis in different stages of life How does the immune system change over a lifetime and what impact do such changes have on the development and treatment of multiple sclerosis? Answers to these and similar questions…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated ADHD in women Similar prevalence, but often later diagnosis The wide symptom variance of ADHD often complicates diagnosis. In addition, hormonal fluctuations and cross-cultural expectations can also influence the severity of symptoms and the way patients cope with the…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy New anticonvulsants in clinical practice Epilepsy is a disease that has been known for thousands of years, and many therapeutic approaches and substances have been used to treat it. In recent years, the options for…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Stroke Secondary Prevention Ticagrelor as add-on leads to significant risk reduction Results from the Phase III THALES trial show that ticagrelor, when taken concomitantly with aspirin, produces a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in stroke recurrences compared with aspirin treatment…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Stroke Neuroprotection in focus More than three quarters of all strokes are caused by an occlusion or narrowing of a blood vessel supplying the brain. This results in a reduced supply of oxygen and…
