Ultrasound is gaining importance as a diagnostic method for rheumatic diseases. It can show intima media thickenings in detail and diagnose vasculitis with high sensitivity.
A new study has shown that the risk of prostate cancer is similarly increased in families with a high incidence of precancerous lesions. This could therefore be relevant for individual early detection and counseling.
A study raises hope: by switching on a single factor in the body's own stem cells of the epenzyme, it was possible to generate considerable new oligodendrocyte formation after injury.
Mental stress and viral infections are considered risk factors for the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Should we expect an increase in incidence amidst the lockdown?
A new groundbreaking study focusing on the "cuddle hormone" provides another biochemical explanation of why people with dementia need a lot of personal closeness and care.
Treatment options now range from active monitoring, radiotherapy with or without adjuvant endocrine therapy, prostatectomy, or palliative care. What do patients pay particular attention to?
According to a new study, the consumption of tofu reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease. The isoflavones contained in tofu seem to mediate part of the protective effect.
Infectious pathogens represent a very widespread, modifiable risk factor in oncology. To date, however, there have been no reliable surveys on the actual worldwide prevalence of infection-related cancers.
Therapy with DMARDs increases the already higher risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The risk is highest for JAK inhibitors as shown by the RABBIT registry.
Two recent studies have shown that personalized therapy for neurodegenerative diseases associated with single-gene mutations could be within reach.
The risks posed by multimorbidity and polymedication increase from initial diagnosis, especially in elderly cancer patients. A Danish research team has investigated this combination for 20 types of cancer.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, but evidence from population-based studies has been sparse.
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a common ischemic vascular disease. A new study shows that PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce the risk of PAOD. The effect could be mediated by reducing lipoprotein(a).
The primary preventive prescription of a drug leads many patients to careless behaviors with regard to their lifestyle. Many patients reduce their physical activity and gain weight, canceling out the effects of the prescribed medication.
Researchers found that computer image analysis significantly increased the detection rate of adenomas and the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy. The results of digitally assisted colonoscopy were also particularly robust and reliable.
There have been reports of an increased risk of malignant degeneration in rheumatics. There seems to be evidence of a connection between autoimmune diseases of the rheumatic group and certain tumors - and this could even have an effect on immuno-checkpoint inhibition.
Changing eating habits is crucial in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. How can patients impact blood sugar levels and lipid parameters, and prevent acute and chronic diabetes complications?
A recent case study showed that up to 14% of patients with metastatic breast cancer possessed a higher number of hereditary risk genes in multi-tests. Several pathogenic and probably pathogenic germline variants were found, including BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
The HbA1C value is considered the gold standard for blood glucose monitoring, but it has limitations. US scientists have conducted a study to determine an alternative to predict microvascular complications.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease whose course and its outcomes are also determined by socioeconomic (SE) and ethnic factors. A recent study investigates how these inequalities could be most effectively addressed.