This content is machine translated Changes in Asthma Treatment From SABA to the biannual biology exam In 2015, the GINA guidelines in effect at that time primarily recommended as-needed treatment with a short-acting β2-agonist (SABA) for mild asthma. Over the past ten years, asthma treatment has...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Polyneuropathy New Treatment Options for ATTRv-PN Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN) is a progressive, hereditary polyneuropathy that manifests in adulthood and is frequently associated with cardiac involvement. Carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as sensory and...…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Alopecia areata Should I recommend topical or systemic treatment? For localized and limited hair loss, first-line treatment usually involves the use of corticosteroids, which are administered in topical formulations and/or as intralesional injections. Topical minoxidil is another treatment option...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Acne vulgaris: Topical and Systemic Treatment Options Spotlight on “Hot Topics” The recent reapproval of topical clascoterone in the U.S., the EU, and the U.K. represents a significant expansion of the therapeutic arsenal. Regarding benzoyl peroxide (BPO), the debate over whether...…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Planning a Family, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding Update on Anti-Rheumatic Medications The 2024 EULAR recommendations on the use of antirheumatic medications during reproduction, pregnancy, and breastfeeding replace the previous recommendations from 2016. During this period, studies on the safety of biologics...… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Chronic hand eczema: common, long-lasting, and distressing Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatment options are essential for long-term management Chronic hand eczema (CHE) is one of the most persistent inflammatory skin conditions in adults. About one-third of patients suffer from moderate to severe hand eczema. The treatment of CHE...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Tourette Syndrome What can be done to treat this tic disorder? Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (or “Tourette syndrome” for short) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics and often accompanied by attention deficits, hyperactivity, and obsessive-compulsive disorder....…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Quitting smoking reduces cardiovascular risks Offer professional support About 40% of smokers develop cardiovascular diseases. The risk is particularly high among people with high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol levels. According to the Federal Office of Public Health...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Non-anginal chest pain: Could it be a heart attack? From Triage to Secondary Prevention—A Recent Update In cases of chest pain caused by coronary insufficiency, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) should be considered. There is an increased risk in men aged ≥55 and women aged ≥65, as...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case study Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in a 38-Year-Old Woman Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) accounts for 50–80% of all cases of chronic cutaneous lupus, making it the most common subtype. The diagnosis is primarily clinical but is supported by histopathology...…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Baxdrostat – a new class of drugs for treating difficult-to-control hypertension First Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor Is Here It is the first new class of antihypertensive drugs in years: On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Baxdrostat (Baxfendy) as the first and only...…
