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…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Palliative care When the end is near: support for patients in terminal situations A life-affirming attitude without excluding dying is one of the principles of palliative care. It focuses on improving the quality of life of people who are taking their last steps…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Cold and flu Seasonality of respiratory viral infections. The changes in temperature and humidity typical of the cold season are associated with an increase in respiratory viral infections. For respiratory infection control, consistent hygiene and a healthy lifestyle…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Burnout and depression Effects of the pandemic exacerbate psychological strain on physicians Burnout and depression are two conditions that physicians are having to deal with more and more frequently. Not only with the patients, but above all with themselves. Public opinion and…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Corona pandemic EMA reviews first COVID-19 vaccine candidate AZD1222, a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is under rolling review by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Tobacco cessation The only Vare against nicotine addiction The patient’s struggle with self and nicotine addiction continues to challenge both sufferers and treatment providers. What options are effective for staying “clean” in the long run? American scientists have…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Heart failure Current guidelines recommend exercise even for cardiovascular disease Obesity and physical inactivity are two challenges that are becoming more prevalent. Therefore, current guidelines recommend regular exercise not only as a preventative measure against heart disease, but also for…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound Management Influence the course of healing in a targeted manner by deciphering biochemical processes The interdisciplinary research project “Skintegrity” has succeeded in developing a new method for measuring the biomechanical properties of healing tissue in vivo. In addition to the role of Activin A…
