This content is machine translated Ginkgo special extract Relief of tinnitus partially mediated by reduction of neuropsychiatric symptoms. A research team involving the Tinnitus Center at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin (D) demonstrated in a mediation analysis that tinnitus patients benefit from treatment with a high-quality Ginkgo biloba extract, with efficacy…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Iron overload Pathophysiology and clinic Iron overload is an unavoidable and potentially life-threatening consequence of multiple red cell concentrate transfusions. Because the clinical manifestations are nonspecific and usually develop slowly, this complication is often overlooked. CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes and chronic renal failure (CKD) Dapagliflozin: risk reduction even in the presence of greatly increased albumin excretion. About half of all diabetics develop chronic kidney disease. SGLT-2 inhibitors have been shown not only to favorably affect glucose metabolism, but also to protect the heart and kidneys. The…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Murine coronavirus (MCoV) Bacterial immunostimulant increases activity of macrophages in lung tissue Strengthening the body’s defenses with the help of orally ingested bacterial extracts can help fight respiratory infections in humans. In a recently published study, the underlying mechanisms of action of…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Pediatric pneumology Growing up after lung transplantation Lung transplantation (Lutx) is also an established therapeutic option in childhood and adolescence when, despite exhaustion of all available therapeutic measures, a severe disease progresses, quality of life is significantly… CME-Test
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Head and Neck Tumors New therapies Tumors of the head and neck were the seventh most common cancer worldwide in 2018. The most important risk factors include nicotine and alcohol consumption. The prognosis and multimodality treatment… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated COPD therapy Increased risk of Pseudomonas due to ICS. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are used regularly in COPD patients . It is well known that this is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia. However, what about the risk of Pseudomonas…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cardiovascular diseases New study data on primary prophylaxis with ASA: carefully weigh benefits and risks Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) has long been established for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. In contrast, ASA administration for primary prevention is controversial. While European experts tend to advise against…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Local therapy of chronic wounds M.O.I.S.T – innovative concept of modern wound care Adequate symptomatic local treatment can optimally promote wound healing. In addition, a reduction in the risk of complications and an improvement in the quality of life can be achieved. The…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated HRD-positive advanced ovarian cancer. PARP inhibitor recommended for first-line maintenance therapy Poly-ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors have added valuable options to the therapeutic landscape in advanced ovarian cancer and have already found their way into ASCO and NCCN guidelines [1–3]. With the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rosacea Combination of ivermectin cream with doxycycline capsules proves successful Patients with moderate to severe rosacea are often subject to considerable suffering. In a phase III/IVb study, a combination treatment of ivermectin 1% cream plus oral doxycycline 40 mg resulted…
