This content is machine translated RHEUMATISM AND GENDER Diagnosis in women later and disease more frequent than in men Women eat healthier, visit their doctors more often and take advantage of preventive services more frequently than men. Nevertheless, you receive the diagnosis about a rheumatic disease much later. This…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Chronic insomnia Careful clarification and differentiated therapy The diagnosis of chronic insomnia-one of the most common disorders in sleep medicine-is made clinically and requires a careful review of the medical and sleep history. When selecting a treatment…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Cardiac arrhythmias Atrial fibrillation – what do current guidelines say? Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significantly increased mortality and morbidity. Therefore, timely diagnostic and therapeutic measures are required. The current ESC guidelines…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated PANCREATIC CELLS Exploration map Neurogenin 3 (NEUROG3), the mutation of which can lead to diabetes, is only active for a short time during pancreatic development, which is why its behavior and dynamics, particularly in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated DIABETES AND OBESITY Influence of movement and muscle regulation Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and DIfE have taken a closer look at the cellular basis and signaling pathways that are crucial for the positive impact of physical activity on our…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated New studies on COPD From inhalers, allergies and physical activity Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a high symptom burden, and repeated hospitalizations are the result. A common problem is the misuse of inhalers ( MI) and the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases The Alagille syndrome This rare genetic disorder is associated with multiple symptoms of multiple organ systems, particularly affecting the liver and heart. The cause is a mutation on chromosome 1 or 20. The…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Interventional valve therapy Gender differences Current evidence on gender differences in interventional valve therapy indicates that the patient pathway of aortic valve stenosis requires awareness regarding symptomatology, diagnosis, prosthesis selection, and life-time management in women.… CME-Test
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Anemia Autoimmune diseases as a cause of anemia Anemias are a common occurrence in routine medical care, and their causes can be varied. Anemia refers to a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The cut-off value of hemoglobin… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Microplastics in kidneys and urine Life in plastic … is not fantastic Pollution from micro- and nanoplastics has increased exponentially in recent decades, and annual production volumes will continue to rise in the coming decades. Micro- and nanoplastics eventually enter the human…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Nutrition during pregnancy Increased vitamin and mineral requirements Pregnant women need little extra energy, but more vitamins and minerals than before pregnancy. Nutrients to which special attention should be paid during pregnancy are folic acid, iodine, iron and…
