Modern phytotherapy (Greek phyton: plant; therapeia: care) involves the prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment of diseases as well as disorders by administering plants or their components (e.g., flowers, leaves, roots, fruits, and seeds). These plants are also called medicinal plants. A distinction is made between rational phytotherapy (based on scientific knowledge) and traditional phytotherapy. Traditional herbal … Phytotherapy
Intraarticular infiltration therapy with cortisone (synonym: infiltration of joints with cortisone) is a therapeutic procedure in radiology and orthopedics, which can be used especially for the treatment of synovialitis (inflammation of the inner synovium) in both rheumatic and degenerative origin. The application of cortisone, which is a steroid hormone with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, can … Intraarticular Infiltration Therapy with Cortisone
Liposomal eye spray is a drug from the field of ophthalmology (ophthalmology) for the treatment of dry eye. The mode of action of the spray is based on the knowledge that more than 80% of people who complain of the symptom “dry eyes” do not have a lack of tear fluid, but rather a disorder … Liposomal Eye Spray
Pharmacologic cardioversion (pharmacologic cardioversion) is the use of medications in certain cardiac arrhythmias to return them to sinus rhythm (normal heart rhythm). Note: According to one study, immediate cardioversion is not necessarily required in patients who visit a hospital emergency department because of symptomatic atrial fibrillation. It was shown that a wait-and-see approach (“Wait and … Cardiac Arrhythmias: Pharmacological Cardioversion
Doping exists always and everywhere – not only in sports, but also in social life. Alcohol, sedatives and stimulants are nowadays the supporting measures not only for personal pleasure, but also for stress management and professional performance enhancement. We live in a competitive society, and competitive sports are a reflection of it. Doping is not … Doping: Anabolic Steroids
Dear ladies, dear gentlemen, you will find the indication-related drug therapy under the disease sub-topic “Drug Therapy” in each case. The following are topics on general and specific pharmacotherapy: Pharmacotherapy (drug groups, drug classes; PRISCUS list). Pharmacotherapy (lifestyle drugs* , contraception, phytotherapy). Drug side effects * Medication group that corresponds to the psychosocial beauty ideals … Pharmacotherapy Overview
Hormone replacement therapy is an effective and accepted drug therapy for menopausal symptoms. The results of known studies presented below indicate that an individual risk-benefit analysis must always be performed by your physician – together with the patient: On July 17, 2002, the American Medical Journal published a study on the effects of long-term treatment … Hormone Replacement Therapy
