This content is machine translated Hypericum perforatum extract Effective alternative to standard antidepressants The efficacy of St. John’s wort extracts for mild to moderate depression has been demonstrated in studies. A subgroup analysis compared response to hypericum extract WS 5570 with response to…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Breathing disorders during sleep: often trivial, sometimes complex OSAS is usually well treatable, with CPAP ventilation finding long-term use in about 70% of cases. CPAP, maxillary advancement splints, and bariatric surgery have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular risk.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac Imaging Cardiac imaging in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Cardiac imaging has contributed substantially to the understanding of CHD. It has become a cornerstone of diagnostics and management. However, the benefits of imaging must always be weighed against the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Advanced training course in clinical oncology in St. Gallen Metastatic colorectal cancer “beyond surgery”. At the advanced training course in clinical oncology in St. Gallen, there was also a symposium on colorectal carcinoma, among other topics. In an overview, Prof. Dr. med. Ralf-Dieter Hofheinz,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Nocturnal allergy symptoms without apparent cause Case history: 32-year-old M. Markus, civil engineer, non-smoker, without family and personal atopic history, suffered from nocturnal dyspnea, cough attacks and rhinoconjunctivitis for more than one year. Various attempts at…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cryopreservation of unfertilized oocytes Social freezing: Frequently performed, but controversially discussed The creation of a fertility reserve for non-medical indications (social freezing) is now possible and can be considered clinically established. Usually, social freezing involves obtaining oocytes after ovarian stimulation treatment…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated ACC Congress, Washington PCSK9 antibody lives up to expectations Lowering LDL cholesterol is an important component of secondary prevention. For the first time, the “shooting stars” of lipid therapy, PCSK9 inhibitors, demonstrated a reduction in cardiovascular events. The FOURIER…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated St. Gallen Breast Cancer Conference Endocrine therapy helps prevent breast cancer Breast cancer can be prevented in healthy women with medication. Studies prove the effectiveness. In some countries, endocrine therapy is approved for this indication. However, acceptance of chemoprevention is generally…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Study and case report from practice Filler also effective and safe in HIV-associated lipoatrophy Question: How safe are hyaluronic acid fillers in HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy and what are the results after a follow-up of one year?
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cardiology Update 2017, Davos Update on atherosclerosis and primary drug prevention. Traditionally held every two years in Davos, Cardiology Update has become one of the most important European cardiology congresses. This year’s topics included the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis and…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prostate cancer in old age If “man” gets old enough, prostate cancer is almost inevitable Prostate cancers are very common in older men. The clinical presentation varies widely. In principle, older men can also benefit from treatments.