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…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Drug interactions A brief reminder at a glance Drug interactions are always a challenge in everyday clinical practice. Some combinations may result in a potentially fatal increase in effect or an undesirable loss of effect. In addition, side… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Sabal and Urtica fixed combination: “Real-world” data convincing In a retrospective study with data from over 70 000 elderly male patients, the effects of the phytotherapeutic PRO 160/120 withthe 5α-reductase inhibitors finasteride and dutasteride, and with theα1-adrenoceptor antagonists…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Biologics for atopic dermatitis Symptom relief through targeted inhibition of inflammatory signaling pathways Monoclonal antibodies are systems therapeutics that block specific cytokines or receptors and can thus selectively influence individual activation cascades of the immune system. Both dupilumab and tralokinmab – the two…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated The difficult acne patient Systemic retinoid therapy – informing about opportunities and risks Oral isotretinoin can be very effective in treating severe forms of acne that do not respond sufficiently to topical and systemic antibiotic therapy. In advance, patients should be informed about…
