This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce multiple cardiovascular risk factors In addition to improving glycemic control, GLP-1 receptor agonists have proven additional cardiovascular benefits. Large endpoint studies have demonstrated reductions in myocardial infarction and stroke rates and cardiovascular mortality. Another…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated System therapy for atopic dermatitis What biologics and JAK inhibitors are currently on the research horizon? The approval of Dupilumab as the first biologic for the treatment of atopic dermatitis represents a significant advance. As a look at ongoing clinical trials shows, research has more arrows…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Patient safety writ large – focus on therapy For many people, the heart gets out of sync. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of cardiac arrhythmia and should be treated promptly to minimize the risk…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Lavandula angustifolia Treatment alternative to synthetic psychotropic drugs Anxiety, sleep disorders, and depressive symptoms can cause great distress if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to take therapeutic measures even in the case of minor complaints. Many patients…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Systemic treatment of psoriasis Patient-adapted choice of the appropriate biologic is crucial Selecting the appropriate treatment option among the multitude of available antipsoriatic agents is one of the greatest challenges today. Empirical studies show that the therapeutic response of different biologics varies…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Early detection of colon tumors can save lives The earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the greater the chances of cure. Therefore, early detection examinations are very important, especially in the elderly population. Colonoscopy is recommended as a routine…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Chronic inflammatory dermatoses Atopic dermatitis rarely comes alone – an update on important comorbidities. According to current understanding, atopic dermatitis is a T cell-mediated chronic inflammatory dermatosis, whereby the systemic inflammation may also affect extracutaneous body compartments. In addition to the comorbidity risks described…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma The BCMA molecule as a beacon of hope The prognosis in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) remains grim. Now, at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), data have been presented that raise faint…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Triple-negative stage I-III breast carcinoma Attack on an untouchable While targeted therapies are on the rise, there are still tumors that cannot (yet) benefit from this development. One such is triple-negative breast carcinoma. But even here, far from targeted…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Reduce exacerbation rate and improve quality of life Assessment of symptoms and exacerbation risks is central to effective drug therapy. The ABCD risk classification serves as a basis for this. Here, the indication for therapy is based on…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis therapy in pediatric patients. IL17A inhibitors effective and safe in childhood and adolescent psoriasis patients Children and adolescents with psoriasis are often significantly limited in their quality of life. There is a need for new treatment options for this patient population, especially for cases with…
