This content is machine translated Aloe vera and the skin Much myth and proven effectiveness Aloe vera is a plant with very interesting medicinal and cosmetic properties. Because these are very often presented in advertising in a one-sided and exaggerated way, many professionals do not…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Nausea during chemotherapy Olanzapine has antiemetic potential There are good drugs that can prevent nausea in patients undergoing chemotherapy, but unfortunately antiemetics do not work for all patients. The atypical neuroleptic drug olanzapine, which is normally used…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Better quality of life in the last phase of life Pain therapy for the very elderly Opiates are also appropriate for the very elderly. Renal function and compliance determine the selection of appropriate agents. Opiate therapy is initiated with very small doses. Side effects of opioid…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Increased risk of dementia Benzodiazepine therapy should be given only for a short time Research question: To investigate in a case-control study to what extent the use of benzodiazepines (BDP) leads to an increased risk for the occurrence of Alzheimer’s dementia. Total cumulative dose…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related pain Opportunities and risks of opioid therapy The use of opioids is useful for certain nontumor-related pain conditions. Possible indications and contraindications should be considered. Therapy goals must be defined and monitored together with the patient. Established,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated EGb 761 for dementia with neuropsychiatric problems Evaluation of new studies shows effectiveness For years, Ginkgo biloba research focused on improving cognitive abilities or prevention. In this context, many studies with the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 have shown positive results. Recently, mental…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Alcohol disorders Drug relapse prophylaxis – how effective are the approved substances? Purpose: To provide a cost-benefit assessment of medications used in relapse prevention of alcohol disorders.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy in pediatrics Where are the possible applications? Studies document the efficacy and safety of herbal preparations in very different indications of everyday pediatric life. Thus, the attending physician has the possibility to apply phytotherapy in appropriate situations.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy in adulthood Principles of drug therapy A thorough clarification of the cause of epileptic seizures is essential for a therapeutic decision. The large number of available preparations allows an individual therapy for the affected person. The…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic fatigue syndrome or something else? Meaningful laboratory tests for chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects women more often than men. There is no laboratory test that conclusively indicates CFS. The focus is on the exclusion of various root causes resp.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Efficacy in dyspepsia and for lipid lowering. The artichoke is good not only for gourmets Artichoke is a medicinal plant known since ancient times and is cultivated as a vegetable. There are studies documenting its effectiveness in dyspeptic complaints and in lowering cholesterol levels.
