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Lipoprotein(a) Elevation (Hyperlipoproteinemia): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic Targets Reduction of severely elevated lipoprotein levels in the future possible by antisense therapy). Treatment of concomitant hyperlipoproteinemias (lipid metabolic disorders). Therapy recommendations Therapy of hyperlipoproteinemia (in this case: Lipoprotein(a) elevation) is based on the following pillars: Secondary prevention, that is, reduction of risk factors [no effect on lipoprotein(a) elevation]. Micronutrient therapy (vital substances; … Lipoprotein(a) Elevation (Hyperlipoproteinemia): Drug Therapy

Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic target Removal of the leukoplakia Therapy recommendations Eliminate Candida infection as a possible etiological (“causative”) factor. Alternative to surgical therapy: removal of a leukoplakia. By systemic therapy with retinoids and beta-carotene (Provitamín A). With bleomycin (antibiotic; cytostatic). With calcipotriol (anti-inflammatory agent from the group of vitamin D3 derivatives). The main disadvantages of most of … Leukoplakia of Oral Mucosa: Drug Therapy

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Prevention

To prevent pediculosis pubis (pubic crab infestation), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Transmission through direct physical contact (especially sexual intercourse). Rarely transmission through shared clothing, bed linen or towels.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K (also called phylloquinone) is a vital nutritional component. We can distinguish vitamins K1 to K7, of which only K1 (phytomenadione) and K2 (menaquinone) occur naturally. Vitamin K cannot be produced by the body itself, which is why hypo-/avitaminosis can occur in case of deficiency.It is absorbed in the small intestine and transported in … Vitamin K

Hormonal Contraceptives: Efficacy with Drugs

Hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills) can increase or decrease the efficacy or bioavailability of medications by affecting The uptake (absorption disorders) of metabolism Intestinal mucosa (shortened intestinal passage e.g. diarrhea, vomiting, drugs). Liver (enzyme induction or enzyme inhibition bes. CYP P450 by drugs). Knowledge of these actions or interactions have a special weight from the … Hormonal Contraceptives: Efficacy with Drugs

Molle’s Ulcer: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Sonography (ultrasound examination) – to determine possible fistula formation in the diseased tissue; in men, for example, fistula formation from the urethra (urethra) to the glans penis (glans).

Tobacco Dependence: Therapy

General measures Smoking cessation counseling Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day) – alcohol has a disinhibiting effect. Thus, made resolutions to stop smoking can be invalidated. Avoidance of psychosocial stress: Stress Important notice. E-cigarettes (called electronic cigarette or vaporizer; vaping) are not a recognized … Tobacco Dependence: Therapy

Lipoprotein(a) Elevation (Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Hyperlipoproteinemias refer to diseases in which blood lipids are elevated on fasting blood examination. Blood lipids are always bound to so-called lipoproteins compounds of proteins and fats, because they are not soluble in the blood. Fasting in this context means that the blood sample was taken at least eight hours after the last meal. Hyperlipoproteinemias … Lipoprotein(a) Elevation (Hyperlipoproteinemia)

Bronchial Asthma: Therapy

General measures Sitting, calming, slow breathing. Severe asthma attack: inpatient treatment; in the emergency ambulance beginning therapy (see below drug therapy). Self-help during an asthma attack Breathing facilitating posture: while doing this, the patient sits down, bends her upper body forward and rests her forearms on her thighs; breathing in and out calmly. Lip brake … Bronchial Asthma: Therapy

Low-Level Laser Therapy

Soft laser therapy or low-level laser therapy (LLLT; synonyms: cold-light laser therapy, low-energy laser, soft laser) is a complementary medicine procedure performed with the help of a laser that has a low power density. The therapy belongs to the subfield of light therapy. Due to its low power, the laser does not develop any thermal … Low-Level Laser Therapy

Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Endometriosis (synonyms: Adenomyomatosis; Adenomyosis; Adenomyosis uteri; Pelvic endometriosis; Bladder endometriosis; Bowel endometriosis; Douglas endometriosis; Ovarian endometriosis; Fallopian tube endometriosis; Endometriosis of the uterine tube; Endometriosis of the pelvic peritoneum; Endometriosis of the pelviperitoneum; Endometriosis of the septum rectovaginale; Endometriosis cyst; Endometriosis externa; Endometriosis genitalis; Endometriosis genitalis externa; Endometriosis genitalis interna; Endometriosis ovarii; Endometriosis tubae; Endometriosis … Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Lactose Intolerance: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Food allergy or food intolerance FODMAP intolerance: abbreviation for “fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols” (engl. “fermentable oligosaccharides (fructans and galactans), disaccharides (lactose) and monosaccharides (fructose) (AND) as well as polyols” (= sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, sorbitol etc. )); FODMAP‘s are, for example, wheat, rye, garlic, onion, … Lactose Intolerance: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis