This content is machine translated Inflammatory dermatoses - from immunology to active substances Quantum leap in target-specific therapy options The treatment spectrum of inflammatory dermatoses has greatly expanded. The 2019 re-approval of risankizumab (psoriasis) and dupilumab (atopic dermatitis) are just some of the milestones. It can be assumed that…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis with medication Challenge and opportunity In the case of frequent headaches, prophylactic medication may be useful. What medications are available and what is the evidence for their efficacy?
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnoses red eye In case of acute glaucoma, refer immediately! Red eyes are a common reason patients see a doctor. A careful history and assessment of findings are mandatory, but can usually be performed by the primary care physician.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Hymenoptera Insect venom allergy The risk of having an allergic reaction after an insect bite ranges from 0.3-8.9%. Not every sting reaction is the same as an allergy. The correct assessment of a reaction…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Management Optimized blood pressure setting in everyday practice High blood pressure is still one of the leading causes of death. Despite good diagnostic possibilities, a large proportion of hypertension patients are not well controlled. That has to change.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Bacterial meningitis Central nervous system survival strategy of pneumococci identified. Meningitis caused by pneumococcus accounts for approximately 0.6% of all deaths worldwide, placing it in the top ten list of infections worldwide. An international research team has now gained important…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Digestive disorders Gently treat gastrointestinal complaints Digestive disorders such as constipation and diarrhea are at the forefront of civilization diseases. If serious diseases, such as chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, can be ruled out as the cause…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory systemic diseases Juvenile dermatomyositis – Current management recommendations. Early and adequate treatment can have a positive impact on the further course of this rare multisystem disease. This article provides a brief overview of what is known today. Among…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Infectious diseases Epidemiologic challenges in prosthetic valve endocarditis. Medical advances have also had an impact on the epidemiology of infective endocarditis. Especially catheter valve implantations (TAVI) will be a major challenge in the future.
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Care of patients with ischemic stroke Individualized therapy replaces hard time windows Stroke is a common disease. It most often leads to permanent disability in adulthood. Therefore, research projects are being conducted to improve diagnostics and therapy.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Latent thyroid disease Subclinical hypothyroidism often overtreated Subclinical thyroid disease is common. Although latent hypofunction is often overtreated, the opposite may have an effect on mortality.
