This content is machine translated AAN in Vancouver Of rare diseases, Ebola late effects and poor sleep quality At the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in Vancouver, the results of the EXIST-3 study were presented, which demonstrated the efficacy of everolimus in seizures associated…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Malignant melanoma Risk of recurrence and metastasis in young women Melanoma is one of the most common types of cancer. Melanoma incidence is also increasing in younger women. This is shown, among other things, by data from the U.S. SEER…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Venous thromboembolism with suspected cancer Are increased screening efforts useful? Idiopathic venous thromboembolism may be early warning signs of tumor. According to older studies, up to 10% of those affected are diagnosed with cancer in the year following thrombosis [1].…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Palliation in brain tumors Supportive therapy in neuro-oncology Medical management of malignant brain tumors, especially malignant gliomas, is focused on palliation because of poor survival and concomitant morbidity. Vasogenic cerebral edema is treated with corticosteroids, and dexamethasone is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated European Breast Cancer Conference, Amsterdam Does mate tea consumption lower breast cancer risk? Do hot drinks like tea or coffee affect breast cancer risk? And what about drinking such beverages when a breast cancer patient is undergoing chemotherapy? At the Breast Cancer Conference…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Monk's pepper for the treatment of cycle complaints A meta-analysis shows very good results Millions of women worldwide suffer from symptoms that occur before or during menstruation. In the past, complaints during menstruation were the focus of interest. The so-called premenstrual syndrome (PMS) only…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Refresher on anxiety disorders Only a minority of those affected receive adequate treatment Anxiety disorder should be thought of in the presence of previous anxiety disorders, somatic anxiety symptoms, recent traumatic experiences, or avoidance of social situations. Assessment of anxiety disorders should include…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated EGb 761 for dementia with neuropsychiatric problems Evaluation of new studies shows effectiveness For years, Ginkgo biloba research focused on improving cognitive abilities or prevention. In this context, many studies with the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 have shown positive results. Recently, mental…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated AAD Congress in Washington Vaccination against herpes and social impact of acne Data on therapeutic immunization for genital herpes were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Congress in Washington. The effects on viral excretion are promising, but the compound has yet…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Joint SSORL/SSAI Meeting Biologics in asthma and aluminum adjuvants in vaccines The fact that asthma is a very heterogeneous disease is especially true for patients with severe asthma. Additional new drugs are needed mainly for patients whose severe asthma is not…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated XXV. European Stroke Conference Where and when do strokes occur particularly frequently? The 25th edition of the European Stroke Conference took place in springtime Venice. Numerous research projects from different European countries were presented. Some interesting studies and innovative approaches are presented…
