This content is machine translated Focus - Skin Cancer Malignant Melanoma, Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy – The Road to Success Thanks to the approval of new therapeutic approaches, the treatment of advanced melanoma has been further developed in recent years. Patients with metastatic melanoma who undergo immunotherapy and/or targeted therapy…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Population-based cohort study Do benzodiazepines actually increase dementia risk? Question: Is long-term treatment with benzodiazepines (BDP) associated with an increased risk of dementia in the elderly?
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cancer and alcohol Direct correlation for tumor localizations Evidence on the causal role of alcohol in cancer is mounting, with new studies providing further data corroborating the epidemiological evidence. In the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine at…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Endurance and strength measurement Some tests used in performance diagnostics The term sport allows a whole range of interpretations, especially in terms of the form of execution: from soft and cool to exhausting, even exhausting. For every athlete, however, it…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Treatment of movement disorders Botulinum toxin therapy for dystonia and spasticity Botulinum toxin is used primarily for the treatment of focal and segmental dystonia. For successful therapy, the muscles involved in the dystonic movement pattern must be correctly identified. During intramuscular…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cancer due to infections Two million new cases of cancer each year – caused by viruses and bacteria Some pathogens are a high risk factor for certain cancers: Of the 14 million new cancer cases in 2012, 2.2 million were due to ten pathogens. Most of these infection-related…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Aloe vera and the skin Much myth and proven effectiveness Aloe vera is a plant with very interesting medicinal and cosmetic properties. Because these are very often presented in advertising in a one-sided and exaggerated way, many professionals do not…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Microsurgical clipping and endovascular coiling Surgical treatment options for intracranial aneurysms. An intracranial aneurysm is a potentially life-threatening condition and should be referred to a specialized clinic for evaluation. Treatment is possible both surgically and endovascularly and should be decided by…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Shortness of breath Cough and dyspnea in oncologic and palliative patients. Dyspnea is one of the most common and anxiety-provoking symptoms in oncology and palliative care patients. Always consider causal therapy options first. In addition to and instead of causal therapy,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated "Time is brain" also applies to MS Treatment as early as possible improves prognosis in multiple sclerosis In recent years, the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has changed dramatically: Various new agents have come onto the market that improve the prognosis of many MS patients and enhance…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychooncology in family practice Supporting, continuous and networked care by the primary care physician Early psychological support helps cancer patients and their families to cope with the disease and overcome possible fears. The primary care physician plays an important role in oncology patients as…
