This content is machine translated Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Update on diagnostics and therapy In addition to standard care for all forms of ALS, there has been significant progress, particularly for monogenetic forms of ALS, thanks to the development of specific gene-based treatment methods,… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Study report: chronic subdural hematomas Population-based Swiss-wide cohort study Chronic subdural hematomas are a common neurological disorder that occurs mainly in older people. The most commonly used therapeutic procedure is the burr hole craniotomy, but two other surgical procedures…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Ginkgo biloba extract promotes dual-task gait safety Many older people with MCI have reduced gait stability. It has been shown that improved dual tasking during walking significantly reduces the risk of falling. An exploratory study was conducted…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Dementia Guideline recommends Ginkgo biloba special extract A multimodal concept is being propagated for the treatment of dementia, which includes non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures. There is a broad evidence base for a proprietary Ginkgo biloba extract for…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy in childhood Modern therapy management is more than just seizure control Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome are rare and severe developmental and epileptic encephalopathies with onset in infancy or early childhood. In addition to the seizures, comorbidities often occur, which represent…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostics and therapy in the light of new findings Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication as well as limited interests and repetitive behaviors. The importance of early detection and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy and co. Weighing up the risks and benefits of cannabis – an overview of studies The use of cannabis in medicine is the subject of controversial debate. Successes have been achieved in recent years, particularly in pain management. However, administration is also considered for epilepsy.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic pruritus: itch-scratch circle Hyperreactive intraepidermal nerve fibers Extensive scratching is known to trigger a cascade of mechanisms. An itch-scratch cycle not only impairs the barrier function of the epidermis, but also promotes neuroinflammation in the skin through…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Neuropediatrics Effectively helping seriously ill children with new procedures Caring for young patients regularly presents doctors with special challenges. In addition to the specific manifestations of age-independent neurological diseases in children, the focus is also on malformations and hereditary…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Forum Infectiology: Lyme borreliosis There are several myths surrounding borrelia Lyme borreliosis was named after the small US town of Lyme after a strikingly high incidence of cases of joint inflammation following tick bites in the mid-1970s. It turned out…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease and movement disorders Digitalization on the rise for effective treatment strategies This year, the congress committee focused on “Technology-supported treatment strategies – current practice and future prospects”. In doing so, they paved the way for new ways of biomarker-based diagnosis of…
