This content is machine translated RCT, "real world data" or meta-analyses What counts in the treatment of multiple sclerosis? Randomized controlled trials remain the pivotal gold standard in the field of MS therapy studies. “Real-world observational data from large cohorts or registries can, however, provide valuable supplements for many…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Green-lipped mussel extracts for the treatment of joint complaints A dietary supplement from New Zealand prevails Oral or topical preparations from the New Zealand blue mussel, Perna canaliculus, German Grünlippmuschel, are often used to treat complaints of the musculoskeletal system, although these preparations are not approved…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages Countermeasures in the early stages can prevent manifest rheumatoid arthritis It would be a dream: to identify patients in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (pre-RA) and to prevent the manifestation of the disease through efficient countermeasures. Is this also…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cognitive disorders in multiple sclerosis Really “soft symptoms”? Cognitive impairment in MS should be taken very seriously. The everyday relevance of such symptoms is high. For example, patients’ ability to work depends crucially on their cognitive performance. Cognitive…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis. Symptoms that should be taken seriously Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis is common, with significant impact on quality of life. This should result in consequences for counseling and treatment. Interdisciplinary collaboration is required.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Articular cartilage damage Conservative and surgical treatment of articular cartilage damage of the knee joint The treatment options for cartilage damage usually allow significant relief of discomfort and restoration of professional and recreational sporting ability. Early treatment is indicated to avoid irreversible changes in joint…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Back pain Lumbago “Lumbago” is usually harmless and resolves itself within a few hours/days. Acute pain should be terminated as soon as possible to avoid chronicity. Further diagnostics are only necessary in case…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated 15th Zurich Review Course in Clinical Cardiology Hyperuricemia – only gout or also cardiorenal risk? Elevated uric acid in the blood can manifest as gout. Hyperuricemia is also being studied as an independent cardiorenal risk factor. At the Zurich Cardiology Review, the evidence situation was…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Chronic back pain Research into structural and functional changes in the brain In chronic back pain, structural as well as functional changes in the brain are reported, which are related to the duration of pain. Neurological signatures identified using modern imaging are…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated AAD Conference in Orlando Psoriasis – head-to-head comparison with clear winner Psoriasis therapy has made great progress in recent years. This is due on the one hand to immunological research into the pathogenesis and the recognition of the systemic nature of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pain syndromes in rheumatology What are the “red flags” not to be missed? In etiological terms, rheumatism is not a uniform clinical picture, but means nothing other than pain and functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system. Before diagnosing a chronic pain syndrome of…
