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 2 min This content is machine translated Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Make the tumor shine?! Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rather rare tumor entity in Europe, which is often only detected at an advanced stage. With combined radiochemotherapy, the chances of cure are good in non-metastatic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Paradigm shift in the treatment of streptococcal angina. Antibiotic therapy only with minor benefits Sore throat is usually harmless and self-limiting. Sometimes, however, streptococcal angina is behind it, which is readily treated with antibiosis. However, this usually shows no advantages at all.
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sonographic clarification of space-occupying lesions in the neck Strategic considerations for performing ultrasound examination of the neck. Swelling of the neck is a common complaint in the primary care physician’s office. Ultrasound examination is a useful tool for targeted diagnostics. It is particularly helpful in the evaluation…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated The "frustrated throat exploration" in primary hyperparathyroidism. Avoidable failure or unavoidable situation? Surgical remediation of hypercalcemia caused by parathyroid dysfunction remains a special chapter in surgery. The frequency of “frustrated explorations,” i.e., unsuccessful search for an adenoma of the parathyroid glands in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dupilumab EU approval for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis nasi The monoclonal antibody dupilumab, which has already been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and asthma, is now also available for patients with…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Oral mucosal diseases Interdisciplinary, diverse and complex Lesions of the mucosa may have localized causes, but may also be symptoms of systemic diseases. Thus, changes in the oral mucosa are also features of many skin diseases and…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Life after laryngectomy Learning to speak and swallow anew Despite advances in combined radiochemotherapies, total laryngectomy still plays an important role in advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Measures of oncological rehabilitation also include psychosocial aspects.
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Examination and biofeedback for headache and facial pain Biofeedback has become an indispensable part of therapy Headaches and facial pain are among the most common complaints, which is why patients seek medical consultation. An observational study in 2000 showed that headache was reported as the chief…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis Do not “shoot fast” so quickly: Antibiotics rarely indicated Rhinosinusitis is a common health problem in primary care and is usually due to mucosal inflammation of the nose and sinuses. Less than 2% of cases are related to bacterial…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Differential dignoses of vertigo “The problem child is phobic vertigo”. Since dizziness can have many underlying causes, diagnosis is often difficult. How can vertigo symptoms be classified? And what therapeutic measures are recommended?
