This content is machine translated Cystitis When going to the toilet becomes a pain! About 50-70% of all women have cystitis at least once a year. Repeated bladder infections occur in approximately 5-10% of cases. Phytotherapeutic preparations based on nasturtium and horseradish can provide…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis The right nose with biologics Rhinosinusitis is divided into two groups: chronic with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and those without (CRSsNP). It is a common disease, affecting about 11% of the population throughout Europe. Therapeutic options…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness With ginkgo extract against swaying soils Dizziness is one of the unpleasant side effects of aging. Usually, disorders in the vestibular system or balance perception are responsible. However, it may also be a result of declining…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rhinosinusitis In which cases are antibiotics indicated? Sinusitis is one of the most common infectious diseases in children and adults, and antibiotics are often prescribed. However, in contrast to chronic rhinosinusitis, antibiosis is rarely necessary in the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age Peripherally or centrally determined? In elderly patients, symptoms of vertigo are common. A systematic clinical examination can identify the most common causes. A careful medical history is essential. There are several diagnostic index tests…
View Post 2 min 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…
