This content is machine translated Foramen ovale persistens Closure as recurrence prophylaxis in stroke patients? The overall number of strokes induced by a patent foramen ovale is small. It is somewhat higher, although still moderate, in cryptogenic ischemic insults. Does a PFO closure help? …
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Aesthetic medicine New non-invasive method for fat reduction Maintaining a youthful appearance has been a goal for centuries. Thanks to technical advances, the range of possibilities is becoming ever wider. A new microwave device and advancedCO2 lasers are…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Onychomycoses Still a therapeutic challenge Onychomycoses remain difficult to treat despite highly effective antifungal agents. How to proceed with the most common nail disease ever?
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cannabis as a medicine Discrepancy between evidence situation and empirical values In individual cases, significant symptom-relieving efficacy of drugs containing cannabinoids was shown. Individual study results also support positive effects. However, the overall evidence base is not clear at the current…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Micronutrient iron A look at biochemical basics Iron is essential for various biochemical and physiological functions. Iron deficiency is common and one of the main causes of anemia. As a prophylaxis, an adequate supply of ferritin through…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Hope for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and invasive residual disease If complete remission cannot be achieved in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer despite exhausting current treatment options, the risk of recurrence is high. Results from an open-label phase III trial…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Tibetan medicine for problems of the gastrointestinal tract Ancient formulations – modern medicines Classical medicine routinely prescribes metoclopramide, PPI, and spasmolytics for gastrointestinal complaints. However, herbal preparations from Tibet can also help.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D and calcium Supplementation in old age Calcium plays a central role in bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium in the metabolism. Especially for older people, an adequate…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated ASH in San Diego Pioneering study data on diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Among other things, new findings on the therapy of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma were presented. The phase III FLYER trial compared standard therapy (6xR-CHOP) with treatment reduced by two cycles…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D in COPD Good effects on exacerbation rate possible Vitamin D deficiency appears to be associated with an unfavorable prognosis in a wide range of diseases. Conversely, substitution is thought to have a variety of beneficial effects, and it…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) Heart failure: who benefits from mechanical circulatory support A number of treatment options are available today for patients with chronic heart failure. It is not always easy to make the right choice.
