This content is machine translated Epilepsy in pediatrics On the way to improving quality of life with cannabidiol Plant-derived, highly purified cannabidiol reduces the frequency of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome and improves the overall condition of patients in placebo-controlled Phase III studies of the……
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pharmacotherapy for people over 80 A case of age discrimination? SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists have emerged as the drugs of first choice in the guidelines for type 2 diabetes. Sulfonylureas and insulin, on the other hand, were deprioritized…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychiatry TDM, drug therapy safety and pharmacovigilance In the near future (March 20-22, 2024), the Freiburg i.Br. The 15th TDM Symposium of the Working Group for Neuropsychopharmacology and Pharmacopsychiatry (AGNP) on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM), drug therapy…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Screening for atrial fibrillation is not a sure-fire success Oral anticoagulation in AHRE risky and ineffective Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding but do not prevent strokes in patients with atrial high rate episodes (AHRE) and without ECG-diagnosed atrial fibrillation. This is the conclusion of the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Benign prostate syndrome (BPS) Sabal-Urtica combination: an evidence-based treatment option The extracts from saw palmetto fruits (Sabal serrulata) and nettle roots (Urtica dioica) have a synergistic effect that has been proven to alleviate BPH-associated LUTS symptoms. This is shown by…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Gerontopsychiatry Focus on polypharmacy – challenges and solutions With age, diseases increase – and so does the likelihood of polypharmacy. However, this presents many challenges, as the heterogeneity and vulnerability of older people requires a differentiated approach. Patients… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic itching Non-trivial – despite proven and new system therapies Chronic pruritus can occur at any age and affect different groups of patients. A guideline-based approach is advisable in order to determine the cause and provide the best possible treatment…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clarify and treat ADHD in the family doctor’s office The symptoms of ADHD vary depending on age and developmental stage. Affected individuals have disturbances in various neuronal networks. The psychostimulants available today for the treatment of ADHD are characterized…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Sedation during psychosis – rather selective than permanent! Psychosis should be avoided if possible. If it does occur, early diagnosis and treatment are important for a better prognosis. Antipsychotics of the latest generation should be selected and dosed… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Back and neck pain In complicated cases, interventional methods can help Back and neck pain is a common and distressing health condition. When chronic pain does not respond adequately to either conservative therapy or conventional drug treatment, the use of interventional…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Basic supply Patient survey on the use of home remedies in everyday life. The use of home remedies for minor health problems is common among patients in Western countries. This was also confirmed by a survey study conducted in Switzerland in 2020. In…
