This content is machine translated Liver steatosis with metabolic dysfunction New nomenclature for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease The term “non-alcoholic steatohepatitis” (NASH) was originally used to describe liver damage characterized by lobular inflammation, steatosis and ballooning of hepatocytes. In addition, a large proportion of patients were described...… CME-Test
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Diabetes mellitus Treatment of comorbidities in older people One in five people over 65 and one in four people over 75 are affected by diabetes. Global projections predict a 2.5-fold increase in diabetes prevalence over the next 25...… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Current findings on the differentiation and assessment of LUTS Genetic predisposition, sarcopenia screening and pre-therapeutic assessment Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS ) are common in middle-aged and older men and affect both the storage and flow of urine. In addition to established risk factors such as...…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Autonomic nervous system and overactive bladder Pathophysiology, diagnostics and therapeutic implications Overactive bladder (OAB) is characterized by a sudden, often uncontrollable urge to urinate, with or without urge incontinence, typically accompanied by pollakiuria and nocturia. In industrialized nations, it is estimated...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes: PAD and diabetic foot syndrome Prevention is better than cure – don’t miss the risk foot Arteriosclerosis, the cause of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), is a build-up of plaque in the arteries. Elevated blood sugar levels in the context of diabetes damage the arteries and...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Prostate cancer High-resolution ultrasound could diagnose prostate cancer faster Biopsies with high-resolution ultrasound are just as effective as MRI-guided biopsies in diagnosing prostate cancer, according to an international clinical study. Micro-ultrasound technology is also cheaper and easier to use...…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Chronic lung diseases Sarcopenia and malnutrition in the context of pneumological rehabilitation Malnutrition and sarcopenia are two common but often underestimated complications in patients with chronic lung diseases such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or other respiratory diseases. Both conditions have a profound...… CME-Test
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasia Rare malignancy from a dermatological perspective Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasia (BPDCN) is an aggressive hematologic malignancy originating from immature plasmacytoid dendritic cell (PDC) precursors. The initial manifestation of BPDCN often consists of cutaneous lesions. In...… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology Communication as the key to therapy adherence Patient satisfaction and adherence depend crucially on the doctor-patient discussion. Communication skills are usually the key to success here. Good interview conditions, sufficient time and an empathetic approach to the...… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated "Take-away" food consumption, plastic bottles & co. Microplastic particles in prostate cancer tissue Microplastic particles (MPs, <5 mm) can be detected worldwide in air, water, soil and food and have become established in almost all human organs. Initial studies have shown the presence...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Lung carcinoma – Pancoast tumor Lung carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in German-speaking countries. The average age of onset is between 68-70 years. The main risk factor is smoking. Henry Pancoast...…
