This content is machine translated IBD matters: Module four Molecular mechanisms in pathogenesis and treatment. Studies have shown that altered immune cell transport and pathogenic immune cells are critical factors responsible for mucosal inflammation and tissue destruction in IBD. A defective intestinal barrier and microbial… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hypertension Systemic thinking, individualized treatment Hypertension is a widespread disease that primarily affects people of advanced age. Reducing levels to the target range requires comprehensive treatment management consisting of lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy. If this…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Neuro-Oncology The therapy of brain tumors in the light of new findings Neuro-oncology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the central nervous system. Her main focus is on primary brain tumors such as gliomas or meningiomas, but she also…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Basic supply Patient survey on the use of home remedies in everyday life. The use of home remedies for minor health problems is common among patients in Western countries. This was also confirmed by a survey study conducted in Switzerland in 2020. In…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated System therapy for atopic dermatitis: biologics or JAK inhibitors? Balancing benefits and risks The era of targeted systemic treatment began several years ago and the therapy armamentarium is constantly expanding, so that the question of selection criteria for the individually appropriate therapy is…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated COPD treatment Use of ICS reduces all-cause mortality Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are standard in the maintenance treatment of COPD. However, it is still unclear whether ICS-containing inhalation therapy can reduce overall mortality risk and, if so, which patient…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cystic Fibrosis How much does physical activity help with CF? The effects of cystic fibrosis (CF), such as pancreatic dysfunction, elevated electrolytes in sweat, and male infertility, can have a cumulative effect over time that imposes a high therapeutic burden.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Patient-adapted diabetes therapy “Time in Range” and AID systems gain in importance Both continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems and sensor-assisted insulin therapy are already widely available. Devices for automated insulin delivery (AID) such as hybrid or closed loop AID will play an…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sleep disorders Sleep parameters as signposts for brain functions People who sleep poorly feel tired and listless during the day. Mild sleep problems are probably familiar to everyone. But sufferers with manifest sleep disorders suffer from a variety of…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis The era of biologics – a tour d’horizon through significant research decades The development of highly effective biologics was preceded by research efforts over several decades. Advances in immunopathogenetic and molecular genetic analyses contributed significantly to the generation of these innovative system…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Hypothyroidism L-thyroxine monotherapy is still considered the standard of care Patients with elevated TSH values should be evaluated for possible hypothyroidism, taking into account the respective reference standard value ranges and intra- and interindividual variability. In patients with hypothyroidism requiring…
