This content is machine translated Myasthenia gravis Something is happening in the treatment management of autoimmune diseases Myasthenia gravis (or myasthenia for short) is a rare disease in which the immune system turns against its own body. Autoantibodies disrupt the transmission of impulses at the interface between…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Neuropathic facial pain Attack-like severe pain – trigeminal neuralgia? The “International Classification of Orofacial Pain” (ICOP) is based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) and proposes a subdivision of facial pain syndromes into six groups. Groups four…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sjögren's syndrome Algorithm helps with pSS diagnosis The focal score (FS) in biopsies of the labial minor salivary glands is one of the two most important criteria (with anti-SSA positivity) for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren’s syndrome…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Esophagus Therapy of esophageal carcinoma – an overview Esophageal carcinomas are comparatively rare tumors and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies worldwide. Based on their location, a distinction is made between cervical and intrathoracic tumors. Histologically, they… CME-Test
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Head and Neck Tumors Current treatment options – an update Tumors of the head and neck were the seventh most common cancer worldwide in 2018. The most important risk factors include nicotine and alcohol consumption. The prognosis and multimodality treatment… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vertigo Ginkgo biloba contributes to central vestibular compensation In central vestibular vertigo, errors occur in processing information to maintain balance and stabilize gaze due to lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum. The treatment includes, among others, physiotherapeutic and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis Endotyping as a basis for targeted treatment In particular, chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis nasi (CRSwNP) is often associated with high levels of distress and personalized therapeutic strategies are required. Improved understanding of the immunological and inflammatory genesis…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Sponsored Content: Olfactory dysfunction Options against the loss of smell The sense of smell plays an important role in everyday life: it warns us of sometimes life-threatening dangers such as spoiled food, smoke or fires as well as toxins. This…
View Post 18 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular diseases & sleep apnea News from the ominous duo Sleep-disordered breathing is now a recognized cardiac risk factor. It can trigger not only circulatory diseases such as hypertension and heart failure, but also atrial fibrillation. As a result, it…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Reflux Endoscopy – necessary or superfluous? Heartburn and acid regurgitation are symptoms that are a common cause for presentation to the primary care physician’s office. If there are no other complaints, however, an endoscopy can usually…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic tinnitus How subjective stress is alleviated – current guideline provides clarification Chronic tinnitus is a common symptom of the auditory system that can lead to serious disease burden, especially when combined with comorbidities. Therapy recommendations are aimed at reducing stress in…
