This content is machine translated Diabetic foot syndrome Simple parameters for the metabolic status The link between metabolic factors and diabetic foot (DF) is well recognized, but the impact of metabolic derailment on the chances of recovery is less well understood. Dr. Francesco Giangreco...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Patient Blood Management Clarify and treat anemia and iron deficiency preoperatively The Patient Blood Management conceptpromoted by the World Health Organization offers opportunities in the healthcare sector to increase patient safety and at the same time reduce costs for the general…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hematology The goal in sight: Optimal outcomes for hematology patients In hematology, the annual meeting of the European Hematology Association is one of the dates in the annual schedule. The association promotes excellence in patient care, research and education in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Iron status Patients with heart failure: supplement iron deficiency The current ESC guidelines bring into focus the importance of iron status in patients with heart failure. Iron deficiency is associated with decreased physical performance and quality of life regardless…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Iron deficiency Ferritin standard values vary according to patient population In certain underlying diseases such as heart failure or chronic kidney disease, transferrin saturation and soluble transferrin receptor should be determined in addition to serum ferritin levels. Inflammation is accompanied…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Iron deficiency Update anemia workup: what, when, and why? Iron deficiency anemia is common – especially in elderly patients with renal insufficiency or malnutrition. As a rule, a multifactorial process can be assumed. Therefore, a number of different causes…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Iron supplementation Heart failure and iron deficiency – what to do in the multimodality patient? Iron deficiency is a common comorbidity in patients with heart failure and is associated with increased mortality and hospitalizations. Effective iron supplementation significantly reduces this risk without increasing the risk…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Sideropenia Iron deficiency in the oncological patient Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common deficiency disease. In Europe, the prevalence is 5-10% and is one of the most common causes of anemia, accounting for about 50%. An…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Immunotherapy Keeping an eye on iron status during tumor therapy Iron deficiency is not only common in malignancies, but also a risk factor for impaired efficacy of antitumor treatment. Accordingly, transferrin saturation should be kept in view and iron supplementation…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Patient Blood Management Targeted treatment of preoperative anemia! Perioperative anemia, blood loss, and allogeneic blood transfusions are associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality and prolonged hospital stay. About 40% of patients undergoing major surgery are anemic. Target…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Micronutrient iron A look at biochemical basics Iron is essential for various biochemical and physiological functions. Iron deficiency is common and one of the main causes of anemia. As a prophylaxis, an adequate supply of ferritin through…