This content is machine translated Cardiorenal syndrome Cross-talk between heart and kidney Cardiorenal syndromes (CRS) encompass a spectrum of clinical entities that affect both the heart and the kidneys and in which acute or chronic organ dysfunction of one of the two… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Migraine prophylaxis with medication Keeping an eye on comorbidities The market approval of CGRP antibodies has revolutionized the treatment options for migraine. It is a therapy option that is very popular with patients and whose efficacyis supported by a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obstructive sleep apnea Healthier heart thanks to CPAP People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, but there is conflicting data regarding the effects of CPAP on reducing this risk. A study now…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Neurology Neurodegenerative diseases in the focus of promising therapies This year’s DGN focused on neurodegenerative diseases, as much development has taken place in this area. Promising therapeutic approaches are on the horizon, and molecular biological research has provided important…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Esophagus Therapy of esophageal carcinoma – an overview Esophageal carcinomas are comparatively rare tumors and account for approximately 1% of all malignancies worldwide. Based on their location, a distinction is made between cervical and intrathoracic tumors. Histologically, they… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Risk stratification for Barrett's esophagus Pathology test beats human experts Low-grade dysplasia is associated with an increased risk of progression in Barrett’s esophagus, but the diagnosis of LGD is limited by considerable interobserver variability. Several studies have shown that the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Cystic fibrosis CFTR modulators make the lungs happy It is known that CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) modulators improve lung diseases associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the effects of CFTR therapies on structural changes in the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Influenza A and B Seasonal flu vaccination – recommendations 2023/2024 Due to the high variability of influenza viruses, the antigen composition of the vaccines must be reviewed annually and adjusted if necessary. The composition of the three quadrivalent split vaccines…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) How useful is it to upgrade implantable cardiac devices? Newly implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D) reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with left bundle branch block, heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratosis Use topical preparations in good time It is not yet possible to predict which actinic keratoses (AK) will develop into invasive squamous cell carcinoma. It is therefore advisable to treat all AK lesions. If AK is…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Suspicion of coronary heart disease Stress echocardiography, MR heart or computed tomography heart? The diagnosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cost driver in the healthcare system, due to the frequency of CHD and the frequent residual uncertainty after a diagnostic… CME-Test