This content is machine translated Pulmonary hypertension Challenge differential diagnosis The collective term “pulmonary hypertension (PH)” encompasses several life-threatening types of pulmonary hypertension whose therapeutic approaches vary widely and are highly complex. Since the symptoms are often unspecific, even the…
View Post 17 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Therapy of IBS according to the biopsychosocial model Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the lower digestive system, and the disorder is more common in women than in men. IBS is one of the most… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Severe nail psoriasis: treatment with biologics Complete healing is achievable with some patience In more than half of all patients with plaque psoriasis, there is an infestation of the nails . In addition, nail involvement is considered a clinical warning signal for the development…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Malignant melanoma Adjuvant Therapy: State of the Art The annual incidence of malignant melanoma has steadily increased over the past 40 years. While the prognosis is good in the early stages, it worsens as the tumor stage increases.… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral effect of Echinacea purpura – new study data Echinacea purpurea extract shows significant antiviral activity and reduces the risk of viral respiratory infections, including SARS-CoV-2, according to several studies. By significantly reducing viral load in infected individuals, the…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Dementia Clarification in practice Questions about brain performance due to subjective complaints or environment-reported cognition problems are increasingly common in primary care consultations. This is due to demographic developments. Dementias increase with age: 75-… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Addiction and ADHD New digital paths in the therapy of comorbid diseases The digital transformation is in full swing. Intensive research is being conducted into new applications for virtual reality. Psychiatry in particular could benefit from the new technology. Addictive disorders and…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D against acute respiratory infections Risk reduction demonstrated A research team from Queen Mary University conducted a meta-analysis regarding a potential benefit of vitamin D supplementation on the risk of acute respiratory infections. The results, published in the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Electrolyte disorders Potassium binders keep hyperkalemia in check When excess potassium becomes severe, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias can result. In particular, renal insufficiency, cardiac insufficiency and diabetes, as well as certain medications, favor the development of hyperkalemia. Treatment with…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Diagnostic safety Expertise as a key element Errors in diagnosis not only lead to an increase in mortality rates, but also to numerous legal cases. And they are often preventable. Current research shows: For all higher-level interventions…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated "Mild Cognitive Impairment" (MCI). Donepezil improves mitochondrial function in muscle in MCI patients New study data show that mitochondrial changes occur in the early stages of dementia (“Mild Cognitive Impairment”, MCI), which can be influenced by therapy with donepezil. Compared with MCI patients…
