This content is machine translated Neurodegenerative disease Football better with head protection in the future? A study from Scotland shows that professional football players have a 3.5 times higher risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease later in life compared to the general population. Players in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Spinal muscular atrophy in infants (SMA type 1) European study confirms effectiveness Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) is a congenital neurological disorder with severe muscle weakness and wasting (muscle atrophy). Untreated, affected children barely reach the age of three. However, treatment…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Covid-19 and psoriasis PsoProtect – current data at a glance The international registry PsoProtect collects data on confirmed or suspected covid-19 infections in psoriasis patients. One goal of the project is to develop a better understanding of what possible risk…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Renal cell carcinoma The most important studies at a glance Some exciting studies were presented on renal cell carcinoma at this year’s ASCO annual meeting. Especially for localized tumors, clinical practice may change in the near future. For the first…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Skin diseases Update acne and rosacea New findings from studies have influenced the view towards the two dermatological diseases acne and rosacea in recent years. Among other things, the pathogenesis of acne is now better described…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratoses Topical treatment options – an update Actinic keratoses are the most common dermatoses on chronically sun-damaged skin, especially in people with fair skin types. Prevalence increases significantly from the sixth decade of life. The spectrum of lesion-targeted…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Spinal muscular atrophy Single-agent gene therapy shows transformative therapeutic benefit New trial data demonstrate age-appropriate development and achievement of motor milestones in presymptomatic children with SMA using single-agent gene therapy, without any respiratory or nutritional support or serious treatment-related adverse…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pelargonium sidoides Enhanced antiviral effects through upregulation of the vitamin D receptor. That standardized extracts from roots of Pelargonium sidoides are effective against respiratory tract infections has been empirically proven several times. At the cellular level, it has now been shown that immune…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Forecast improvement within reach Successful HFpEF therapy for the first time Prof. Stefan Anker, MD, provides a summary overview of the key outcomes of the EMPEROR-Preserved study.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Change of therapy often useful Two antifibrotic drugs are currently available for the drug therapy of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF): Pirfenidone and the tyrosine kinase inhibitor nintedanib. Therapy intolerances are rare, but do occur. However,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Treatment of severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. From genetic chance finding to effective fracture risk reduction Various treatment approaches are available to effectively reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures. In this context, a therapeutic option recommended by the Swiss Association Against Osteoporosis (SVGO/ASCO) for very high…
