This content is machine translated PancNEN, PancNET & PancNEC Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas have become significantly more important in recent years. This is related to the increasing use of imaging such as CT abdomen and MRI, whereby NET… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Transthyretin cardiomyopathy (TTR-CM) Pragmatic rule of thumb for rapid diagnostics An article by cardiologists Dr. Grogan and Dr. Scott Wright, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings in 2023, describes a simple screening regimen that is particularly important for the main risk…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated CGM adherence in children and adolescents City, country, diabetes Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) leads to lower HbA1c values in children with type 1 diabetes. However, the more difficult it is to access healthcare, the less the technology is used.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Opioid abuse Pancreatitis? Think of Loperamide! Reports on the abuse of loperamide for the purpose of euphoria or as a substitute for methadone have recently increased. Misuse can lead to dysregulation of the heart muscle cells,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Skin and soft tissue infections Erysipelas and cellulitis: important “hot topics” Two recent studies of practical relevance deal with questions about the purpose of blood cultures and when is the right time to switch from intravenous to oral antibiotics. It has…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Exercise and DFS – does every step make you fit? Regular physical activity and increasing physical activity are part of the basic therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in national and international guidelines. With structured aerobic exercise training,… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case study Pseudoxanthoma elasticum Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), also known as Grönblad-Strandberg syndrome, is a rare hereditary disease that primarily affects the skin, eyes and arterial vascular system. Early diagnosis is crucial for the timely…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Narcotics Recognition of harm reduction in the United Nations Commission Switzerland took part in the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, of which it is a member for the period 2022-2025. The meeting ended with the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Phototherapy in dermatology Still an important treatment modality The drug treatment options for many chronic inflammatory dermatoses have improved enormously in recent years. And yet light therapy has a firm place in the therapeutic landscapeand should also be…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Hyperthyroidism Thyroid surgery reduces the risk of cardiovascular events Thyroid surgery is associated with a lower long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with hyperthyroidism compared to thyroid medications, according to study results published in JAMA…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis News on gender medicine in the RA Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic joint disease, affecting women 2–3 times more often than men. The exact interaction of immunological, hormonal and genetic factors has not… CME-Test
