This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Better quality of life thanks to modern diabetes therapy The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues is now considered established, and non-diabetics may also benefit. For optimal results, therapy should be tailored to individual patient characteristics.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds The next chapter of modern treatment techniques New study results show that canisterless negative pressure wound therapy is superior to the traditional variant of vacuum therapy in terms of reduction of wound area, depth and volume in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Advanced systemic mastocytosis Dermatologists play important role in diagnosis Skin symptoms are among the clinical manifestations of advanced systemic mastocytosis. The determination of serum tryptase as well as a KIT-D816V mutation allow a first diagnosis in dermatological practice. The…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis Early detection and progress monitoring enable sustainable measures to be taken Depending on individual risk factors, medication should already be used to treat osteopenia. FRAX and TOP are proven risk assessment tools. For a differentiated diagnosis, osteodensitometry can be combined with…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Collagen synthesis Anti-aging: many paths lead to the goal Aesthetic rejuvenation treatments are increasingly in demand. There is a wide range of methods which have proven to be effective. With regard to patient satisfaction, techniques that can be performed on…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Stroke Gentle rehabilitation reduces subsequent disabilities Stroke treatment has improved in recent years to the point where survival rates are increasing. However, many patients do not fully recover functionally. Americans focus on endurance training in rehabilitation.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Lipid Management Cardiovascular prevention = effective cholesterol reduction Lipid-lowering agents have been used for years for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Statins, which can significantly lower both total and LDL cholesterol, play a central role.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic Relaxation of the measures from an infectiological point of view What should be considered in the period after the “lock down”? How can the risk for a second wave be minimized? These and other topics were discussed during a WebUp…
