This content is machine translated Wound infection Wound dressings containing silver The use of silver-containing dressings is recommended for critically colonized or infected wounds for a period of 14 days with subsequent evaluation.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cystic fibrosis in adulthood Hope for 90% of patients In the past, a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF) was synonymous with early death usually before the age of 30. The hereditary disease is still life-shortening, but thanks to advances…
View Post 20 min This content is machine translated Immune Neuropathies High-resolution characterization of the cells of the cerebrospinal fluid. Performing flow cytometry from high-quality CSF samples allowed the identification of specific immune cell signatures in different neurological diseases. This has improved the differentiation of various neurological diseases, e.g. immune… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Secukinumab as a treatment option in pediatric patients – an update. Children and adolescents affected by psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis often suffer a great deal. Particularly in cases of severe symptoms, the quality of life of those affected and their families…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated ASC Nanobodies New approach against chronic inflammation Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Sao Paulo have succeeded in curbing chronic inflammation in mice. They used customized “mini-antibodies” for this purpose. With these nanobodies, they succeeded in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated ANCA-associated vasculitis New standard drugs and less cortisone For patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, one of the most severe rheumatic diseases, treatment options have improved in recent years. Biologics therapies are also gaining ground in these rare diseases. These…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Lung cancer Lung cancer in focus: What’s new? Overall survival of patients with lung cancer has increased by approximately 15% over the past decade. This is primarily due to new therapeutic options, including targeted drugs. However, in order…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation Large-scale cohort study compares two DOAKs The results of the prospective observational study showed that in patients over 65 years of age with atrial fibrillation, treatment with rivaroxaban was associated with a significantly increased risk of severe…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Wound care Antimicrobial wound dressings in the context of “Antibiotic Stewardship”. One of the most important goals in the care of post-operative and traumatic wounds is the prevention of wound infections. However, uncritical use of antibiotics is problematic in view of the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Long-COVID “The first two months are still considered a grace period”. Many patients complain of persistent symptoms after they have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection. In such cases, the first path usually leads to the family doctor, but the armamentarium available to…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Therapy with Small Molecules JAK inhibitors in inflammatory dermatoses on the rise In inflammatory processes of dermatological diseases, pro-inflammatory cytokines play a central role. Therefore they are in focus therapeutic approaches when it comes to breaking critical signaling pathways. In addition to monoclonal…
