This content is machine translated ESC in Munich Studies bring clarity to two controversial issues After an unsuccessful trial several years ago, the Germans are now using TIM-HF2 to show for the first time a survival benefit from telemonitoring in heart failure. And: Safe weight…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Ketamine for the treatment of suicidal patients The additional administration of ketamine clinically significantly (and statistically superior to midazolam) reduces suicidal ideation in depressed patients within 24 hours. It appears that this effect is partially independent of…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis and pregnancy Recommendation status on childbearing and medication Multiple sclerosis (MS) does not adversely affect fertility, pregnancy, fetal development, or birth. Post partum, there is a 30% increased risk of relapse, although this depends on the relapse rate…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Critical for the course of the disease Psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy. In refractory epilepsies, the rate of mental syndromes is significantly higher than in the general population, occurring in one in three patients [1]. Here, affective and anxiety disorders are in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychological dimension of a myocardial infarction The heart attack as psychotrauma Psychological disorders such as depression or ACS-induced PTSD may occur after myocardial infarction. Therefore, psychological support for heart attack patients is central. This is because the psyche influences both the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Looked at the “poultry meatloaf” – for the diagnosis of meat allergy In case of confirmed food allergy, the label with the product composition must always be studied carefully. Even small changes in the list of ingredients can lead to pronounced allergic…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Treatment of venous diseases Variceal stripping – does the method still have a right to exist? Every third woman and every fifth man suffers from varicose veins. A variety of treatment options now exist. Is classic variceal stripping “out”? An overview of current therapeutic options.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Epilepsy in children When does surgical treatment have to be performed? Epilepsy represents one of the most common neurological disorders in childhood. Epilepsy surgery is a particularly effective treatment option for children and adolescents with pharmacoresistant focal epilepsy. Why a decision…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Positive study results Anti-inflammatory effect of rosehip In 2003, a study appeared that opened a new possible application of rosehip peels: the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, especially osteoarthritis. Since then, various publications have appeared confirming this perspective.
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated The physician as entrepreneur Practice management in aesthetic dermatology Establishing and maintaining an aesthetic dermatology practice – a challenge in communication, personnel management, room design, financial planning and change management. Where are the stumbling blocks? What is the secret…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Basal cell carcinoma What are the treatment options? The gold standard remains surgical excision with or without histologic incision margin control, although Mohs surgery offers many advantages. If excision is impossible or incomplete, radiotherapy is an alternative. Topical…
