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…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Health Services Research International prospective registry study on pustular psoriasis There are still many unanswered questions regarding the pathophysiology, course and treatment options of pustular psoriasis. Because it is a rare condition, there is a lack of large cohort data…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Early treatment of type 2 diabetes New study shows that optimal HbA1c values should be targeted from the time of diagnosis onwards In newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, the risk of diabetic complications and death can be delayed by many years with the best possible glycemic control. That blood glucose levels early…
