This content is machine translated Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Risk factor heavy physical work Researchers at Ulm University Medical Center have identified heavy physical labor as a risk factor for the incurable nerve disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In their technical publication, which is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Tetanus toxin The first active ingredient against muscle loss Stroke, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries are among the most common neurological diseases in which permanent paralysis and muscle atrophy can result from a disorder in the central nervous…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Podcast Extraintestinal manifestations and comorbidities Manifestations outside the gatrointestinal tract can additionally have a massive impact on the quality of life of IBD patients. Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective treatment. The treatment spectrum available…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Virtual workshops for women with breast cancer “Sometimes it just takes the right start to make a positive change.” Breast cancer patients often face stress, anxiety and physical discomfort. The “I do it for me!” workshops are designed to enable those affected to meet these challenges. Dr. Sonja Ebner…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and osteoporosis Challenges and successes in the therapy of female patients Lack of awareness of gender differences may lead to suboptimal treatment [1]. Prof. Andrea Rubbert-Roth, Dr. Diana Dan and PD Dr. Brigitte Uebelhart spoke at this year’s congress of the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Keloid treatment Avoid unsightly traces Scars are the permanent remaining sign of deeper injuries of the skin and are formed in the course of physiological wound healing. While people generally come to terms with physiological…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated New medical tariff TARDOC A rocky road The fact that TARMED, the physician tariff for outpatient services introduced in 2004, is outdated is old news. Nevertheless, any improvement in the situation in the near future is on…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Heart failure HFrEF – the four pillars of modern pharmacotherapy Chronic heart failure is one of the leading causes of death and reasons for hospitalization in developed countries. The prognosis is often poor – within five years, about half of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Dermato-Oncology Intralesional therapy options in focus Sustained progress has been made in dermato-oncology over the last few years. Nevertheless, there are still situations today where symptom control is paramount. Intralesional treatment options can contribute significantly to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Venous thromboembolism Clinical assessment and anticoagulant therapy – an update. If thromboembolism is not detected and treated in time, life-threatening consequences may result. Validated tests, such as the Wells score and the D-dimer test, can be used to assess the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case series Chronic prurigo in atopic patients: successful treatment with dupilumab. A case series of patients with prurigo was published in the journal Acta Dermato Venerologica. After multiple unsuccessful previous therapies, the use of dupilumab resulted in a significant improvement in…
