This content is machine translated Human Genetics Genetic testing in medicine – an update With state-of-the-art genetic testing, diagnoses can now be made that would otherwise not be possible. In addition, genetic clarification has significance for family counseling as well as for pharmacological treatment.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Autoimmune encephalitis Study of association with HLA genetic type. To date, it is unclear whether autoimmune encephalitites caused by LGI-1 or NMDA antibodies have a genetic basis. Therefore, the association with HLA genetic type was investigated in this study.
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Essential tremor Ultrasound ablation of the cerebellothalamic tract. Unilateral MR-guided high-focus ultrasound ablation of the cerebellothalamic tract for essential tremor is based on the concept of subthalamotomy. It leads to better clinical outcomes with fewer side effects.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac symptoms Clarification thorax pain Patients with chest pain require emergency evaluation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Diagnostic cornerstones of ACS are clinical presentation, 12-lead ECG, and cardiac troponins. The 0/1 h algorithms recommended as…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Impulse Control Disorders Genetics of Tourette syndrome Tourette syndrome (TS) is in the realm of impulse control disorders and includes motor and vocal tics that manifest in childhood. The presented study addresses de novo mutations and their…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Suitability for travel Healthy on the journey and back Assessing the suitability for travel is complex. In addition to any existing underlying disease, risks at the travel destination and the personal attitude of the traveler play a role. In…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Curatively treated NSCLC Update on aftercare Approximately half of patients with newly diagnosed NSCLC can be treated with curative therapy. In the first three years thereafter, the likelihood of relapse is greatest. There is no good…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) Effectiveness, study situation, implementation With aeroallergens, in contrast to animal epithelia, allergen scarcity can still be achieved due to their ubiquitous occurrence, so allergen-specific immunotherapy is coming to the fore. ASIT is a causal…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Year-round bronchial asthma – in search of an allergen source If, in the case of year-round bronchial asthma, no causative agent can be identified from among the usual suspects such as budgerigars or desert jumping mice, but any aquarium dwellers…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Fitness to drive in old age Clarifications in the family practice: What is possible, what is useful? Driving aspects (driving competence) are not included in the mandatory driving fitness examination. Experience shows that the primary care physician is best at checking medical fitness to drive and an…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Advanced training course in aesthetic dermatology Botulinum III – Practice: Lower third of the face The main therapeutic domain of botulinum is in the upper third of the face, not the lower third. The treatment of the lower third of the face should be reserved…
