This content is machine translated Rare diseases Wolfram syndrome The term “DIDMOAD” syndrome – an acronym for the characteristic symptoms – serves as an alternative name for this autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease, which was first described in 1938: Diabetes...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Dyslipidemia: "Treat-to-target" Risk-adapted individual LDL-C targets Together with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism disorders are among the most important modifiable cardiovascular risk factors. In addition to statins, various modern substance classes are now available...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Journal Club CVD: Update on risk factors and prevention Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has a high prevalence worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several secondary analyses have been published in the past two years. While Magnussen et...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Ginkgo biloba preparations Quantitative study on proanthocyanidins Dry extracts of ginkgo leaves are considered promising drugs for improving age-related cognitive impairment. A study compared the phytochemical composition of fourteen medicines containing ginkgo that have been approved by...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) The diagnosis is “somehow difficult” As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise worldwide, bariatric surgery remains an extremely effective measure in the treatment of severe cases. The surgical procedure results in significant weight loss,...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetes complications Fewer problems – better quality of life Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, require person-centered and consistent, holistic care to achieve good outcomes. Preventive healthcare is critical to reducing the incidence and impact of chronic disease, and strategies…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Simple parameters for the metabolic status The link between metabolic factors and diabetic foot (DF) is well recognized, but the impact of metabolic derailment on the chances of recovery is less well understood. Dr. Francesco Giangreco...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Tirzepatide after the menopause stage Significant reduction in KG and waist circumference In the SURMOUNT program (SM), treatment with tirzepatide led to a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in body weight (BW) in overweight and obese subjects. In a post-hoc analysis, the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 2 Swiss studies on gestational diabetes News on predictors and sport during pregnancy The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy is increasing worldwide. In addition to the perinatal complications of GDM, there are also long-term health risks, as shown by the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Effects of shift work on the metabolism A difference – but not like day and night A lifestyle altered by shift work, especially night work, can lead to a disruption of the biological clock, changes in sleeping times, daily rhythms and eating habits and thus to…