This content is machine translated Non-small cell lung cancer Who benefits from targeted therapy? A large multicenter study led by the DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medical Center Mannheim confirms substantial differences in treatment response and provides important insights for treatment planning.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Locally advanced/metastatic breast carcinoma 44th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Best Of From December 7-10, 2021, the 44th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium took place in a physical-virtual hybrid event. In a series of exciting lectures, the latest clinical and preclinical findings…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Long Covid With holistic treatment and patience back to normal everyday life Even after a mild covid infection, prolonged symptoms can occur that significantly limit those affected. There are an increasing number of clinical facilities that offer specialized consultations and programs. The…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Upper respiratory tract comorbidities When asthma and rhinosinusitis go hand in hand Almost half (45%) of all patients with – mainly severe – asthma are also affected by chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). As many as 60% have allergic rhinitis as a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic pain Identification of molecular mechanisms An epigenetic factor known as HDAC4 contributes to the development of chronic pain, as does an organic anion transporter (OAT1). The underlying molecular mechanism has been identified by a team…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rheumatism Safe through pregnancy thanks to medication management Medication can also protect women with rheumatoid arthritis from a disease flare-up during pregnancy. This is shown by the results of a study from the Netherlands. However, some women may…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp Maintenance therapy with selenium disulfide shampoo after ketoconazole treatment is worthwhile Various topical preparations are available for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in the capillitium area. Ketoconazole 1-2% is often used, which, among other things, leads to a reduction in Malassezia…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Exploring bacterial extracts in the fight against coronavirus. The bacterial lysate OM-85 induced downregulation of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 – two enzymes highly relevant to SARS-CoV-2 infection – in vitro in human epithelial tissue of target organs of the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gliomas New indications for immuno-oncology? While immunotherapies are rapidly gaining ground in other entities, they are still in their infancy in CNS tumors. This is due in part to the often low immunogenicity. Nevertheless, antibody-based therapies,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated New S3 guideline Clear focus on primary allergy prevention When it comes to allergy prevention, what are the priorities for supplemental feeding? How should the administration of cow’s milk-based formula be evaluated? Are supplements a reliable preventive measure? And…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acne therapy: new consensus-based recommendations “Roadmap” for a patient-centered care approach. An international group of acne experts has analyzed what “gaps” exist in current treatment guidelines and issued new recommendations based on them. There is a focus on a personalized treatment strategy…