This content is machine translated Chronic pain Identification of molecular mechanisms An epigenetic factor known as HDAC4 contributes to the development of chronic pain, as does an organic anion transporter (OAT1). The underlying molecular mechanism has been identified by a team…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rheumatism Safe through pregnancy thanks to medication management Medication can also protect women with rheumatoid arthritis from a disease flare-up during pregnancy. This is shown by the results of a study from the Netherlands. However, some women may…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp Maintenance therapy with selenium disulfide shampoo after ketoconazole treatment is worthwhile Various topical preparations are available for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in the capillitium area. Ketoconazole 1-2% is often used, which, among other things, leads to a reduction in Malassezia…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Exploring bacterial extracts in the fight against coronavirus. The bacterial lysate OM-85 induced downregulation of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 – two enzymes highly relevant to SARS-CoV-2 infection – in vitro in human epithelial tissue of target organs of the…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Gliomas New indications for immuno-oncology? While immunotherapies are rapidly gaining ground in other entities, they are still in their infancy in CNS tumors. This is due in part to the often low immunogenicity. Nevertheless, antibody-based therapies,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated New S3 guideline Clear focus on primary allergy prevention When it comes to allergy prevention, what are the priorities for supplemental feeding? How should the administration of cow’s milk-based formula be evaluated? Are supplements a reliable preventive measure? And…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acne therapy: new consensus-based recommendations “Roadmap” for a patient-centered care approach. An international group of acne experts has analyzed what “gaps” exist in current treatment guidelines and issued new recommendations based on them. There is a focus on a personalized treatment strategy…
View Post 3 min 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…
