Smear Infection: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Smear infection is a possible route of transmission for various infectious diseases through contact with contaminated surfaces. In particular, colds and gastrointestinal infections are transmitted by the route of smear infection. What is a smear infection? Since poor hygiene is the engine of smear infection, consistent, regular hand washing with soap or a mild disinfectant … Smear Infection: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is a particularly rare form of ectodermal dysplasia. As part of the disease, there is severe keratinization on the skin. In addition, affected patients suffer from periodontitis with an unusually early onset. Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is referred to by the abbreviation PLS in numerous cases. What is Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome? Basically, Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is a … Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Broken ankle joint

Synonyms in a broader sense Ankle fracture, fracture of the outer ankle, fractured ankle The most common accident-related illness of the OSG ́s is the fracture of the outer ankle, often in combination with a fracture of the tibia (tibia –> Volkmann triangle). You can find extensive information on this topic under Fracture of the … Broken ankle joint

Promethazine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Promethazine is a neuroleptic (actually an antihistamine) that produces sedative, antiallergic, antiemetic, and sleep-inducing effects. It is used primarily for the treatment of agitation states. What is promethazine? Promethazine (chemical molecular formula: C17H20N2S) belongs to the group of phenothiazines. It is a neuroleptic, but because of its mechanism of action, it actually belongs to the … Promethazine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cryotherapy

The term “cryotherapy” (kryos = cold) refers to an alternative, non-drug therapy method in medicine in which cold is used therapeutically. Cryotherapeutic measures are used in numerous specialties, for example in dermatology and rheumatology. Cryotherapy is now also used in tumor therapy. Cryotherapy is expected to have the following effects: pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, muscle-relaxing, haemostatic, … Cryotherapy

Treatment methods of cryotherapy | Cryotherapy

Treatment methods of cryotherapy In the following some fields of application of cryotherapeutic procedures will be examined in more detail: Cryoablation in cardiology: Here, cryotherapy is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias by eliminating those cells in the heart muscle that are responsible for the arrhythmia by icing. This procedure is used microinvasively in cardiac catheterization … Treatment methods of cryotherapy | Cryotherapy

Risks of cryotherapy | Cryotherapy

Risks of cryotherapy Overall, some cryotherapeutic methods are still considered alternative healing methods. Also the effectiveness is not always scientifically substantiated. Therefore, a consultation about the prospects of success, alternatives and risks of cryotherapeutic treatment should always be carried out first. The most important general risks are as follows: Frostbite: Even a superficial application of … Risks of cryotherapy | Cryotherapy

Contractubex®

Introduction Contractubex® is one of the most effective and best-selling products in scar treatment. Contractubex® is available as a gel, for massaging in, or as an intensive patch, for overnight application, and is characterised by its very good effect and compatibility. Contractubex® can be used for various types of scars, such as surgical scars, scars … Contractubex®

Cold chamber | Cryotherapy

Cold chamber Partly also called cryotherapy and another possibility for the treatment of chronic back pain and rheumatic complaints in general, is the so-called whole body cold therapy (GKT). In this therapy, the patient is exposed to increasingly cold temperatures in a cold chamber until finally about -110°C. Although positive effects have been described several … Cold chamber | Cryotherapy