Vitamins List and Function

The body depends on the daily supply of vitamins with food. Vitamins and their precursors (pro-vitamins) are therefore essential food components.Unlike macronutrients (nutrients), vitamins do not serve as building materials or as energy suppliers, but essentially perform enzymatic (catalytic) and controlling tasks in numerous processes of the human body. Based on their solubility, vitamins are … Vitamins List and Function

Chronic Pain: Medical History

The medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of chronic pain. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history What is your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). … Chronic Pain: Medical History

Giant Cell Arteritis: Prevention

Prevention factors (protective factors) In giant cell arteritis, a protective effect of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA; dosage 75-100 mg/die) on cardio- and zerovascular events (myocardial infarction/heart attack, apoplexy/stroke) has been described in retrospective studies.

Sinuatrial Block: Therapy

General measures Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on existing disease. Vaccinations The following vaccinations are advised: Flu vaccination Pneumococcal vaccination Regular checkups Regular medical checkups Psychotherapy If necessary, psychotherapy for anxiety disorders resulting from the disease. Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) can be obtained from us.

Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Prevention

To prevent fallen splayfoot, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Low-mobility lifestyle Frequent standing Frequent carrying of heavy loads Immobilization of the feet in the wrong footwear. This often prevents the necessary training stimulus on the foot muscles. Improper footwear frequent wearing of shoes with high heels; the higher … Splayfoot (Pes Transversoplanus): Prevention

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Family history Are there frequent unexplained symptoms in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family … Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Medical History

Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis). Chronic nail dystrophies – nail formation disorders that may be congenital (dysplasia and malformation syndromes) or acquired Eczema nails Vascular skin changes due to arterial or venous circulatory disorders. Lichen ruber (nodular lichen) of the nail organ – chronic inflammatory disease of the skin / mucosa. Nail psoriasis … Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Digital Volume Tomography in Dentistry

Digital volume tomography (DVT; synonyms: digital volume tomography; Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Cone-Beam-CT, CBCT) in dentistry is a radiological imaging procedure that depicts the anatomy of the teeth, jaws, and facial skull in three dimensions and can thus make a significant contribution to preoperative and post-traumatic diagnostics. The procedure allows excellent visualization of bony structures … Digital Volume Tomography in Dentistry

Splenic Rupture: Surgical Therapy

Depending on the overall clinical situation, conservative therapy of splenic rupture up to and including severity type 3 (see “Classification” below) is attempted in hemodynamically stable patients to avoid postsplenectomy syndrome (OPSI syndrome). If surgery is required, it should be spleen-preserving. The following procedures are used for splenic preservation in peripheral ruptures: Oversewing Laser or … Splenic Rupture: Surgical Therapy