This content is machine translated Seborrheic dermatitis in adults Do not underestimate the symptom burden Seborrhoeic eczema is caused by a complex interplay of dysbiosis, impaired skin barrier function and immunological dysregulation. It occurs preferentially in areas rich in sebaceous glands and is associated with...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome “Best practice” recommendations for step-by-step clarification and stage-adapted therapy The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is based on the Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. The main symptoms are abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, but patients...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Nutritional supplements and cognition 5-HTP: The serotonin booster for cognition in old age Can a dietary supplement measurably improve cognitive ageing processes? When 5-HTP is useful – and when caution is needed due to interactions. A randomized study shows: 5-HTP increases serotonin levels,...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Subsyndromal anxiety disorders: Family doctor as first point of contact Practical recommendations for diagnostics and therapy A consensus paper published in 2025 provides pragmatic advice on the diagnosis and treatment of subsyndromal anxiety disorder (SSA). If it has been established that the patient has SSA, it...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report 17-year-old patient with acne fulminans In the present case, a complex interplay between inflammatory and infectious processes was found. The close temporal relationship between the dose increase of isotretinoin and the onset of symptoms suggests...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated From statins to metformin Preventive pharmacology and longevity In medicine, “longevity” is now less anti-ageing marketing than a very specific question of precision prevention: which pharmacological interventions prevent (or delay) cardiometabolic, renal, oncological and functional endpoints – and...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Pediatric epilepsy Diazepam nasal spray for infants Fast and socially uncomplicated treatment of seizure clusters in infants. Intranasal diazepam shows reliable drug absorption and good tolerability. A phase 1/2a study in 2- to 5-year-old epilepsy patients confirms...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Symptom-free despite asthma? Asthma treatment requirements have increased The treatment goals for bronchial asthma have changed in recent decades – whereas in the past the main aim was to ensure the patient’s survival and alleviate severe symptoms, the...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections: viral bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia? Old crucial question in the light of current findings If the cough, pain, difficulty swallowing or fever persists for more than four days or worsens, you need to take a closer look, consider using imaging techniques and, if necessary,...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Evidence-based diagnostics and treatment in the medical setting Anxiety and depression disorders in adolescence The prevalence of clinically relevant anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adolescents has increased significantly in recent years. While around 7% of adolescents worldwide reported elevated anxiety symptoms and...…
View Post 25 min This content is machine translated Neuroenhancement Can you swallow intelligence? Relevant substance classes times for healthy people What neuroenhancement really improves – and what only works subjectively better. Those who use cognitive performance-enhancing substances particularly frequently. Between Ritalin, Modafinil and coffee, the line between therapy and optimization...… CME-Test