This content is machine translated Anticoagulant therapy in COVID-19 patients. Antibodies to platelets promote thrombosis in COVID-19 infections. Early in the coronavirus pandemic, increased activation of blood clotting was noted in patients with COVID-19 infection. Coagulation studies at the University Hospital of Tübingen now show that platelets from…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis High patient satisfaction thanks to rapid and sustained efficacy of ixekizumab From the patient’s point of view, a rapid onset of action is one of the most important treatment goals, along with appearance-free skin. Both the data from the UNCOVER-3 study…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Essential tremor With surface electrostimulation against tremor A recent study from London/UK shows that non-invasive stimulation with surface electrodes can reduce the intensity of hand tremor in patients with essential tremor. Dr. Dr. Sebastian Schreglmann and Dr.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Urinary tract infections Antibiotic resistance endangers therapeutic success Antibiotic resistance is an increasing global problem with significant consequences for the healthcare system. While antibiotics are indicated for complicated UTI, treatment without antibiotics may be considered for uncomplicated cystitis.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Unipolar depression St. John’s wort is a proven traditional therapy option In particular, the use of standardized St. John’s wort preparations has been shown to be effective for mild to moderate depressive symptoms, both for induction therapy and relapse prophylaxis. Based…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia Therapy management up to date: What’s new? The earlier and better schizophrenia is treated, the higher the chances of a mild course with only rare acute phases. Modern therapy is therefore built on the pillars of pharmacotherapy,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Bisphosphonates in osteoporosis The benefit outweighs the risk Since their introduction in the 1990s, bisphosphonates have been the drugs of first choice in the treatment of osteoporosis. They inhibit osteoclast-mediated resorption and bone remodeling, increase bone mineral density,…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Smoking cessation Alternatives to the conventional cigarette – what is there and what can they do? Tobacco is still on everyone’s lips, but no longer necessarily in the form of a cigarette, cigar or pipe. There are now a variety of alternative products for smokers, some…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Tumor Profiler Study Detailed profile of tumors In a study involving patients at the University Hospitals of Zurich and Basel, researchers are comprehensively and extremely precisely investigating the molecular and functional characteristics of tumors. This should enable…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Lupus erythematosus Mechanism of photosensitivity revealed That sunlight and even artificial light can be a dangerous trigger factor for individuals with lupus erythematosus is well known. A research team has now succeeded in uncovering a link…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Multiple sclerosis On the road to the future: MS therapy today and tomorrow Consistent research into multiple sclerosis and translation of findings into clinical practice has led to major advances in both understanding of the disease and therapy management in recent years. Exciting…
