This content is machine translated Idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (IPF/PPF) An instrument for clinical use Idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (IPF/PPF) are severe interstitial lung diseases with poor prognoses and complex care needs. While guidelines focus on pharmacological treatment, patients’ overarching wishes are often neglected....…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Case report: Hiccups after ketoacidosis Nebulized lidocaine brings relief Persistent hiccups are a rare but distressing symptom that can significantly affect the quality of life of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In one clinical case, treatment with inhaled nebulized...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Side effects under opioid therapy Is it possible to avoid the inevitable? Opioid analgesics are an essential tool for the relief of cancer-related pain. However, in addition to their undeniable therapeutic value, opioids are associated with a number of predictable side effects...…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Incontinence Fecal incontinence from the perspective of gastroenterology Fecal incontinence is a medical problem that significantly impairs the quality of life of those affected, but often remains undiagnosed and untreated due to the sufferer’s sense of shame. It...… CME-Test
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Pain and autism Hurdles to pain treatment for autistic patients In contrast to neurotypical patients, the brains of neurodivergent people develop differently from the norm. Autism is defined as a form of neurodivergence. For them, deviant stimulus processing is the...… CME-Test
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Pain and autism Hurdles to pain treatment for autistic patients In contrast to neurotypical patients, the brains of neurodivergent people develop differently from the norm. Autism is defined as a form of neurodivergence. For them, deviant stimulus processing is the...… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Prostate cancer NeuroSAFE: New surgical technique preserves erectile function A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery results in almost twice as many men retaining their erectile function compared to men who undergo standard surgery. The results...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Diabetes complications Fewer problems – better quality of life Chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, require person-centered and consistent, holistic care to achieve good outcomes. Preventive healthcare is critical to reducing the incidence and impact of chronic disease, and strategies...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Xerosis cutis in older people Basic care with hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients In many countries, xerosis cutis is the most common dermatological problem in the geriatric population. Especially when xerosis cutis is associated with pruritus, this leads to a considerable reduction in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Journal Club Opioid-sparing effects of medical cannabinoids An exploratory study by Gastmeier et al. showed a positive effect of long-term use of low-dose THC in chronically ill, elderly and very old patients. The therapy strategy “start low,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Study Report Severe hand eczema in particular leads to high psychological stress Hand eczema (HE) has a negative impact on the quality of life of those affected, as shown by various empirical studies. In a study published in 2023 in the Journal…
