This content is machine translated ACC 2018 Success story of PCSK9 inhibition continues For the first time after the highly acclaimed FOURIER trial, a PCSK9 inhibitor now also shows a mortality benefit in secondary prevention. The product in question is alirocumab. Experts are…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Colorectal cancer screening Colorectal cancer screening is worthwhile In countries with regular screening, colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly rare. While colonoscopy can reduce mortality rates and prevent many carcinomas. However, the new quantitative immunological stool tests are better…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Meaningful antibiotic therapy in the family doctor's office Proceed sparingly and in a targeted manner! Sparing and targeted antibiotic use helps minimize the risk of antibiotic resistance. Any antibiotic administration also leaves collateral damage in our microbiome. In general, therapy should be as short as…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Acupuncture and Chinese medicine for cancer patients Potential in supportive care Acupuncture and Chinese medicinal therapy have great potential in integrative oncology. These are therefore supportive measures. They are not intended to replace biomedical cancer therapies, but to complement them.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Falls in old age A taboo subject with consequences Falls are a taboo for the elderly. The family doctor in particular should therefore actively inquire about them and determine the future risk. This is already possible with simple measures…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Social consequences of cancer diagnosis A question of perspective? The perceived stigma associated with cancer significantly reduces quality of life. German researchers showed this for the first time in a large-scale study.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Testicular carcinoma Update 2018 Active surveillance is the preferred option postoperatively for stage I seminoma. In contrast, for non-seminoma stage I, adjuvant chemotherapy with one cycle of BEP is recommended (with risk factor of…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Versatile chamomile Studies show surprising results Chamomile has been known since ancient times as a medicinal plant that provides relief from stomach problems and inflammatory processes on the skin and mucous membranes. In recent years, clinical…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sport and oncology Staying active with a cancer diagnosis Sport is not intended to replace drug-based oncological approaches, but to complement them. It is part of a holistic therapy regime. Among other things, this can reduce side effects.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update pressure ulcer Prevention and treatment in bio-psycho-social management A condensed overview of risk factors for pressure ulcer development in the bio-psycho-social model of international classification and measures for prevention. Condition of wounds and treatment recommendation in clear tabular…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gynecological tumors Prevention, diagnostics, treatment and aftercare There are no established screenings for endometrial and ovarian cancer. Therefore, any woman with postmenopausal or atypical bleeding premenopausally must be examined and, if necessary, further clarified. Early ovarian cancer…
