This content is machine translated Benign prostatic hyperplasia Inhibition of inflammation as a central mechanism of action Sage palmetto fruit and nettle root extract has been repeatedly shown to be effective for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recent studies have focused on the anti-inflammatory properties of…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Penile carcinoma New S3 Guideline: Diagnostics, Therapy and Follow-up Care The new S3 guideline “Diagnosis, therapy and follow-up of penile carcinoma” aims to improve the quality of care for affected patients. The focus is on organ preservation.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Prostate Cancer Prognostic marker early incontinence The treatment of choice for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy. It is usually followed by incontinence. Attainment of early continence could serve as a reliable prognostic marker.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Chronic renal failure Nephroprotection – progress at last! Nephroprotection includes interventions that slow GFR decline over time, thereby delaying end-stage renal failure. The most recent intervention is the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy against erectile dysfunction Medicinal plants with some efficacy It was almost a sensation when the Pfizer company launched sildenafil, originally intended as an active ingredient for coronary heart disease, as a drug for erectile dysfunction in 1998. Sildenafil…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Green tea Indulgence and cancer prevention? Green tea is not only a worldwide popular stimulant, but also has therapeutic properties. In addition to theobromine, theophylline and caffeine, the active ingredients are catecholine compounds, which have strong…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Interstitial cystitis New guideline helps with diagnostics and therapy It is largely unknown: interstitial cystitis. However, non-infectious chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder wall is associated with painful symptoms, concomitant diseases and psychological distress.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cranberry and cranberry Very similar, but not identical A cranberry preparation as an additional treatment for cystitis: this is often recommended in doctors’ offices and pharmacies. But few experts know that in Europe most of these preparations do…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) Individual therapy management improves treatment success Increasing understanding of the pathogenetic relationships of renal cell carcinoma has contributed to the development of new drugs. These specifically interfere with the VEGF, PDGF and mTOR signaling pathways. In…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Mycoses Genital candidiasis: diagnosis and management Dermatoses in the genital area are very distressing for those affected. What risk factors are known and what is the current state of knowledge regarding therapy?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Renal replacement procedures Dialysis up to date Loss of renal function can lead to accumulation of uremic toxins or life-threatening changes in electrolyte and volume balance. This negative development can be countered with various dialysis procedures.
