Selenium deficiency is a common find in inflammatory bowel diseases. Recent studies emphasise that there is a benefit in selenium intake for these patients.
Our increasingly digital lifestyle means more and more screen time, with health consequences. From an ophthalmological point of view, myopia in children and computer vision syndrome are particularly problematic.
A study looked into changes in Body Mass Index, once breast cancer treatment has been initiated; with surprising results.
Prof Vogelmeier offers a review of this year's ERS Congress, adressing COPD breakthroughs, new biologics, and disappointing results for dyspnoea.
Bacterial STIs such as syphilis and gonorrhoea are on the rise worldwide. Could pre- and post-exposure antibiotics stop them?
Oral nicotine pouches without tobacco are already very popular in the USA, especially among young people. What do doctors need to know?
At a time when healthcare systems often focus only on the treatment of illnesses, the question of promoting health literacy is becoming increasingly pressing.
New HIV infections could be prevented by 2030, hence leading to AIDS eradication. A new UNAIDS report argues this (might) still be possible.
In her column, Dr Yildiz talks about the courageous relatives of organ donors, innovative surgical techniques, and life-saving cross-over living donations.
An influential physician spoke openly about her mental health struggles. She hopes to change attitudes and prevent suicide among colleagues.
Is your patient affected by post-COVID or ME/CFS? Despite overlapping symptoms, there are differences between the indications. Which values should be collected for diagnosis?
The lysosomal autosomal recessive storage disease is caused by SMPD1 mutations. What are the most important differential diagnoses?
Researchers developed a new AI model to accurately predict if a patient undergoing cancer treatment will need simultaneous psychological support.
The use of adrenaline pens has been the only treatment option for food allergies in the event of accidental exposure. Will this change soon?
Fractures and high-grade bruises are often treated with a plaster cast. It is known that such casts can affect skin and muscles, but the nails can also suffer from the treatment.
Older patients in particular often suffer from glaucoma and are treated with eye drops. Like almost every medication, these may also have undesirable effects.
Researchers used a new statistical method to identify the genetic basis of the link between red and processed meat intake and colorectal cancer risk.
A few years ago, MS patients were advised not to become pregnant. From a medical point of view, there are rarely reasons to avoid pregnancy, but a few things should be considered.
Researchers found that in the early stages of colon cancer development, cells that activate the SOX17 gene can become essentially invisible to the immune system.
H. pylori is the most common cause of chronic gastritis. However, the antibiotic resistance of various strains is the main reason for the failure of eradication therapy. This requires pre-therapeutic antibiotic susceptibility testing.