This content is machine translated Rosacea: new S2k guideline Phenotype-based classification for diagnostics and therapy Rosacea is perceived as bothersome by patients and can lead to stigmatization. The newly published S2k guideline explains the symptom-oriented classification according to phenotypes, explains how rosacea is differentiated from…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Thrombocytopenia New thrombopoietin receptor agonist available Avatrombopag is an effective and safe second-line treatment for adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). In addition, this thrombopoietin receptor agonist can be used in adults with chronic liver…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Castleman's disease When is lymph node swelling serious? Periodic, very painful and extensive lymph node swelling may also indicate a rare Castleman’s disease. The rare disease is divided into unicentric Castleman’s disease (UCD) and multicentric forms. The multicentric… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Atopic eczema Consistent basic care according to the soak-and-seal principle Regularly administered basic care is an important guideline-based component of treatment, regardless of the severity of atopic dermatitis. In addition to regenerating the disturbed barrier function of the skin, xerosis…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Network meta-analysis confirms therapeutic benefits of peppermint oil Drug treatment of irritable bowel syndrome focuses on symptom relief. In this context, peppermint oil has proven to be an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic option. This has been demonstrated in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 In vitro study of the effects of a bacterial lysate in human epithelial tissue. Study results from a research team at the Department of Biomedicine at University Hospital Basel support the hypothesis that the bacterial lysate OM-85 may have utility in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Non-small cell lung cancer The first targeted therapy for KRAS G12C mutation [1]. After decades of effort, it is now possible for the first time to provide patients with KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer with an effective targeted therapy [1,2]. In the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Study report: Online survey Molecular diagnostics in dermatology In the age of personalized medicine, molecular diagnostics is also becoming increasingly important in dermatology. In a cross-sectional study published in the JDDG, their use in the areas of oncological,…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Hepatocellular carcinoma Systemic treatment of HCC – combination therapies on the rise Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cell tumor and presents a challenge in systemic treatment with its intrinsic resistance to classical chemotherapeutic agents. The responsible clinician must… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Modern lipid management Treating dyslipidemia in diabetes in a target-oriented manner Diabetes is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Risk-stratified LDL cholesterol lowering is an important component of diabetes therapy and may improve clinical prognosis. In order to achieve the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Chronic nodular prurigo Pruriginous lesional skin exhibits specific DNA methylation signature The question of which mechanisms contribute to the chronification of pruritus in chronic nodular prurigo is the subject of current research. It is hoped that new insights will be gained…
