This content is machine translated Telemedicine for SLIT Useful addition – but not a replacement In the current COVID-19 pandemic, a variety of measures have been taken to minimize the number of direct physician-patient contacts. However, this becomes difficult when using allergen immunotherapy (AIT), the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic pain From problem to solution – which procedure is indicated when Chronic pain not only has an enormous impact on the quality of life of those affected, but is also not so easy to keep at bay. Choosing the right agent…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Detect changes already in childhood and initiate prevention High blood pressure is the cause of a number of sequelae, such as microvascular retinal changes. Hypertension can already begin in childhood – in most cases undetected. This is to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Teledermatology Demand for digital services on the rise – not just due to corona A trend toward digital innovations has been emerging for some time now. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telemedicine applications in particular has gained currency. In…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Overweight and obesity Diagnostics and therapy for eating disorders Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in obese people. Early detection and treatment is critical to the progression and prognosis of sustained weight loss. Multimodal combination therapy…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Successful cessation of tobacco use Tobacco consumption increases the risk of several diseases and significantly increases mortality. Therefore, the topic of smoking cessation plays an increasingly important role in the daily routine of general practitioners.…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated E-cigarettes and co. Harm reduction principle for tobacco: a real alternative or window dressing? Smoking-related diseases are among the biggest health problems of the 21st century. It is estimated that about one billion people will die from the effects of tobacco use by 2099…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco cessation with e-cigarette “I understand the frustration of many physicians”. The German Society of Pneumology and Respiratory Medicine (DGP) published an ad hoc statement in early November 2020, once again opposing the use of tobacco heaters and e-cigarettes as alternatives…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Tobacco use What makes smoking so harmful? Analysis of a toxic mixture Smoking harms health, every child knows that. Nevertheless, the cigarette seems to exert a special fascination on many people – and has done so for centuries. Many smoking cessation measures…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Effects of noise exposure on the cardiovascular system. Traffic noise is a hot topic. The Corona crisis has taught people to appreciate the peace and quiet that occurred in many places over several weeks as a result of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Sun protection products Do products containing titanium dioxide pose any health risks? Titanium dioxide acts as a UV filter and is present in numerous products, including cosmetics. It has been proven effective for preventing skin cancer and sunburns, but there have always…
