This content is machine translated Mycosis fungoides PUVA treatment shows lasting effect That a low-dose therapy consisting of psoralen and UV-A irradiation (PUVA) not only leads to a short-term remission of the cutaneous lymphoma “Mycosis fungoides”, but also maintains this remission for…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Osteoarthritis and cardiovascular risk NSAIDs as mediators of cardiovascular disease? Osteoarthritis is usually treated effectively with NSAIDs. Pain and inflammatory processes can thus be contained. But does the treatment entail cardiovascular risk?
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Patient Perception Outfit influences treatment success The success of therapy also depends on the doctor’s clothing – this was the conclusion of a survey conducted by the University Hospital Zurich. Also, the right outfit helps the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hectic daily routine in the practice Recipes for dealing with stress Things can quickly become stressful in the day-to-day running of a practice. Communication, cohesion and an awareness of the situation at hand can help in hectic times.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Evidence from herbal sedatives What clinical studies say Herbal sedatives have been used for generations to treat sleep disorders, nervousness or mental problems – with success. However, for reasons of evidence, one should rather rely on combination preparations.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Guideline Diabetes and Road Traffic Diabetics are allowed to drive – but exceptions prove the rule For a long time, it was not clearly established whether diabetics are generally suitable for driving a vehicle or not. With the adoption of the S2e guideline “Diabetes and Road…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Diabetes and comorbid depression Rarely diagnosed and treated despite momentous implications Comorbidity rates of depression and diabetes are high and pathophysiological mechanisms influence each other. Impairment of diabetes self-management is a key factor here. Validated and feasible screening instruments exist, but…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Prevent malnutrition Put tumor patients on the scale regularly The risk of late toxicities can be reduced and overall survival prolonged if the cancer patient has a stable nutritional status. Therefore, even overweight patients should not lose weight. However,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Green tea Indulgence and cancer prevention? Green tea is not only a worldwide popular stimulant, but also has therapeutic properties. In addition to theobromine, theophylline and caffeine, the active ingredients are catecholine compounds, which have strong…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic Disease Management Self-management support for type 2 diabetes is effective and efficient The prevalence numbers of diabetes are high and will continue to increase in the coming years. Since lifestyle modifications can have a positive effect on disease progression and metabolic values,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Interstitial cystitis New guideline helps with diagnostics and therapy It is largely unknown: interstitial cystitis. However, non-infectious chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder wall is associated with painful symptoms, concomitant diseases and psychological distress.
