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Die chronisch obstruktive Lungenerkrankung (COPD) wird in Deutschland noch immer zu selten vermutet, zu selten diagnostiziert und zu selten hinreichend behandelt. Erfahren Sie in diesem Beitrag, was Sie als Hausarzt tun können, um die Situation dieser Patientengruppe zu verbessern.
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, PSMD2, PPARD, XPNPEP, sFRP2, RUNX1, AXIN2, PCDH17, CXXC5, LLGL1 and PTK7. Targeting Wnt signalling for tumour eradication is an approach that is being explored in haematological and solid tumours. A number of preclinical studies confirms its feasibility, albeit, so far no reliable clinical trial data are available to prove its utility and efficac...
Background: Limited data are available regarding the detailed characteristics and outcomes of surgically resected nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) granulomas. Methods: We evaluated the characteristics of 49 NTM granulomas presenting as solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) between January 2007 and December 2016. Results: Twenty-five patients (51%) we...
Background: Treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis in children is difficult due to lack of standardized treatment guidelines and few FDA-approved treatment options. Treatments approved for adults may be used off-label in pediatric patients. Objective: This review evaluates the topical and oral treatment options available, including off-label ...
(2) Gut dysbiosis lowers production of the short-chain fatty acid, butyrate. Butyrate is a significant positive regulator of mitochondrial function, as well as suppressing the levels and effects of ceramide. Ceramide acts to suppress the circadian optimizers of mitochondria functioning, viz daytime orexin and night-time melatonin. Orexin, melatonin...
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Die neuen Blutdruckziele der amerikanischen Gesellschaften unterscheiden sich im Vergleich zu den europäischen Gesellschaften nur in einigen Nuancen. Während die Amerikaner immer noch an einem Grenzwert festhalten, definieren die Europäer einen Zielkorridor und nähern sich dort dem Grenzwert der Amerikaner an.
s injuries. Mesenchymal stem cells (e.g., bone marrow stem cells, adipose derived stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells) have proven to be powerful tools in repairing damaged organs. This review will focus upon the use of some bone marrow stem cells, adipose-derived stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells on preventing or decreasing the injurie...
s overall line of life in a new and healthier way. Considering the theoretical background of the narrative self, this research proposes a novel view of VR immersion as a medium for constructing a new storyline and attitude to the past. The approach would also influence attitudes regarding the present and future, and thus better shape the narrative ...
s lesion, the efficacy of BoNT-A injection remains controversial. Most patients with IC/BPS experience symptomatic relapse at six to nine months after a BoNT-A injection, although repeated injections exhibit a persistent therapeutic effect in long-term follow-up. Further randomized placebo-controlled studies with a larger number of patients are nee...
