This content is machine translated Rare diseases Crigler-Najjar syndrome The syndrome, first described by the two doctors Dr. John Crigler and Dr. Victor Najjar in 1952, is characterized by a congenital disorder in the metabolism of bilirubin. Existing treatment…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated COPD and CVD in PRISm patients Exacerbations damage the lungs – and the heart COPD exacerbations not only contribute to the progression of lung disease, but can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). An American research group investigated the relationship between COPD…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Study report S. aureus infection in pediatric AD Successful combination treatment for pityriasis rubra pilaris Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a rare papulosquamous disease characterized by great variability. The clinical spectrum ranges from localized infestation of the extremities to erythrodermic forms. Treatment often proves difficult. Currently,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Garlic, turmeric & co. Phytotherapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common gynecological diseases and affects millions of women worldwide, especially those of reproductive age. It is estimated that around 75% of all…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Cardiopsychology Clinical psychology in the context of cardiovascular diseases Mental disorders frequently occur in the context of cardiovascular diseases and can have a negative impact on the somatic prognosis. As a rule, however, effective approaches exist to treat these… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Risk management for diabetes and severe mental illness Critically question statin prescribing in patients with T2D and SMI Differences in mental health outcomes in diabetic patients with concomitant severe mental illness are often associated, at least in part, with suboptimal cardiovascular risk monitoring. A Dutch-Scottish research group investigated…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Liver cirrhosis New findings through multi-omics and biotechnological reporter system Metabolites in serum, urine and stool samples can identify those with acute-on-chronic liver failure among patients with acute decompensated liver cirrhosis as a basis for early diagnostic and therapeutic measures.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Study Report S. aureus infection in pediatric AD The skin microbiome of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) exhibits reduced bacterial diversity. The pathogen Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) often predominates. This gram-positive bacterium intensifies inflammatory processes and is associated…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obesity Effects of bariatric surgery on the structure and function of the left ventricle Obesity is a major health problem worldwide and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, including heart failure. Bariatric surgery has established itself as the most…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Heart damage Myocardial regeneration: feasible or wishful thinking? Regeneration of the heart is considered the “holy grail” of cardiology. Despite therapeutic advances with cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, antihypertensives and other agents, heart failure caused by the loss or dysfunction…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Hematology A closer look at hemato-oncological entities The latest advances in the field of hematology were the focus of this year’s annual meeting of the European Hematology Association in Madrid. Experts discussed research data on various diseases…
