This content is machine translated Overweight and obesity Diagnostics and therapy for eating disorders Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in obese people. Early detection and treatment is critical to the progression and prognosis of sustained weight loss. Multimodal combination therapy…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anorexia nervosa The role of the family doctor Family physicians are often the first point of contact for patients with eating disorders. Targeted screening questions based on the diagnostic criteria can be an aid in recognizing anorectic symptomatology…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Nuts, seeds and kernels: triggers of severe anaphylaxis (part 1) “Nuts,” “seeds,” and “kernels” cause more severe than average anaphylactic reactions, some of which are pollen-associated. The allergen trigger can be identified by history, prick-to-prick test and determination of IgE…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Sleep Medicine In sleep to the dream figure During REM sleep, many different brain regions show increased activity. Why this is so has not yet been conclusively clarified. However, recent research has now shown that the activity of…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Skin aging processes What role do antioxidants play in anti-aging? There are many different anti-aging strategies, including the use of antioxidant agents. How the function of the endogenous antioxidant system of the skin can be supported most effectively has not…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Gluten intolerance Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy? Currently, a gluten-free diet is the most effective therapy for celiac disease. Progress has been made in researching an antibody therapy, but no definitive breakthrough has yet been achieved. If…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Better quality of life thanks to modern diabetes therapy The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues is now considered established, and non-diabetics may also benefit. For optimal results, therapy should be tailored to individual patient characteristics.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Food intolerances The immune system is not always to blame Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance worldwide. Unlike an allergy, intolerance does not involve the immune system. If certain triggers are suspected, an elimination diet, among other things,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Obesity Weight reduction is required – is there a new patent remedy? Obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and other diseases. In addition to genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors also play a role. Weight reduction is central – is there a new…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Atopic dermatitis Non-drug therapeutic approaches outside alternative medicine Basic therapy, UV light therapy, implementation of skin disinfection and other measures can lead to relief from neurodermatitis. Regarding climatic therapy, it has been shown that a reduced allergen concentration above…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular events Study suggests anti-atherosclerotic effect from omega-3 fatty acids “Fish oil” as a heart protector is always controversially discussed – and just as contradictorily tested. Some studies can demonstrate a protective effect, many others cannot. Now, for the first…
