This content is machine translated Diabetes Management Type 1 diabetics benefit from additive oral therapy Type 1 diabetics with obesity in whom insulin therapy alone is insufficient for glycemic control may additionally benefit from oral treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor. Recent study results show good…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer News from the world of HER2-targeted treatment options Breast carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor in women. The prognosis of patients is determined primarily by the stage and biology of the disease. Innovative therapeutics and new treatment…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Venous thromboembolism Risks associated with hormone therapy Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disease in Central Europe. They manifest as deep vein thrombosis in about two-thirds of cases and with symptoms of pulmonary embolism… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Hypoxemia New insights into treatment with oxygen in intensive care medicine The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently published the large-scale multinational study “Handling Oxygenation Targets in the Intensive Care Unit” (HOT-ICU). Under the direction of Aalborg University Hospital, the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated REMAP-CAP Study Group COVID-19: New treatment recommendations in intensive care units. In an international collaboration, the REMAP-CAP study group is testing known agents in the treatment of COVID-19. Their results, now published in the New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrate the…
View Post 2 min 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,…
