This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – an interdisciplinary challenge: case casuistry. In previous issues of HAUSARZT PRAXIS, a broad spectrum of possible causes of dysphagia has been presented in this section, and case studies have been used to explore these in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cirrhosis of the liver New algorithm identifies risk of complications Liver cirrhosis is a common consequence of prolonged stress on the liver, for example due to alcohol abuse or because of hepatitis. In close collaboration, scientists from Thomas Reiberger’s research…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Therapy of chronic hepatitis D virus infections Study shows significant antiviral activity of the active ingredient Bulevirtide Worldwide, 10 to 20 million people are infected with the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV infection is always associated with hepatitis B virus infection. For this most severe form of…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Plaque psoriasis Updated guideline recommendations for children and adolescents Early treatment in children and adolescents with psoriasis is an important supply target. The updated s2k guideline provides evidence-based decision support for the selection of appropriate therapy. In the new edition…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Harm Reduction – an alternative to quitting smoking?! It is undisputed that a complete stop to smoking is the best option for health. But not every smoker succeeds in giving up the cigarette. In recent years, therefore, the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Nervous complaints Keeping inner restlessness at bay with plant power Herbal medicines can help to find inner peace, lighten the mood and release anxiety. Traditional Heilplants, which are said to have a calming effect, are for example, valerian, lemon balm and lavender.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis Itching is an immense stress factor Numerous studies show that moderate or severe atopic dermatitis, if inadequately controlled symptomatically, results in a significant “burden of disease” and can have a negative impact on the lives of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Burnout prevention in the medical profession Develop coping strategies and pay attention to work-life balance Burnout is a work-associated stress response that leads to a persistent negative emotional state on a psychological and somatic level. Physicians are particularly at risk for burnout due to a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Pilot project in Switzerland OnlineDoctor offers digital prescriptions with electronic signature by dermatologist Especially when skin problems occur acutely, long waiting times for an appointment at a dermatological practice are a problem for many sufferers. OnlineDoctor – the leading provider of teledermatology in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated SGLT-2 inhibitor empagliflozin Cardiac and renal protection for a broad spectrum of patients Data from the EMPA-KIDNEY study, initiated by Prof. Dr. Christoph Wanner of the University Hospital of Würzburg with the University of Oxford, expand the spectrum for the administration of SGLT2…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Allergic rhinitis and allergen immunotherapy Recommendation update and new therapeutic approach Allergic rhinitis (AR) is still often trivialized, but there is no reason for this: It is a major chronic respiratory disease with high prevalence and impact on quality of life,…
