Pathogenesis (development of disease) In noise trauma, various external influences such as a bang or explosion cause damage to the hair cells of the organ of Corti (organ of Corti; term for the interface between acoustic mechanical vibrations and nerve signals in the cochlea of the inner ear). When the adaptive capacity of the ear … Noise Trauma: Causes
Therapeutic target Healing Therapy recommendations Germ cell tumors/seminoma Seminoma is very sensitive to radiation. The risk of occult metastasis (daughter tumor formation not yet detectable despite regular staging) to the locoregional lymph nodes (in the immediate vicinity of the tumor) in stage I is approximately 20% (EBM IIB: 100, 127-129). Nevertheless, a cure rate of … Testicular Tumors (Testicular Malignancies): Drug Therapy
Only the congenital risk factors of thrombophilia, which are very common, are presented below: Factor V Leiden Mutation (APC Resistance) Factor V is a component in what is called the coagulation cascade of the blood, that is, in the process of blood clotting.A mutation of the gene for factor V results in what is called … Thrombosis: Diagnostics, Gene Mutations
Counseling/education The patient should be educated about the symptoms and encouraged to actively participate. Caveat. The patient should not fall into a protective posture, but should continue to move actively! General measures Resumption of normal physical activities as soon as possible should be a primary goal of the affected person. Nicotine restriction (abstaining from tobacco … Sciatica, Lumboischialgia: Therapy
Before starting your trip, you should put together a first-aid kit. The following drugs/medicines should be part of the basic equipment of a medicine cabinet: Analgesics (painkillers) – e.g. paracetamol 500 mg; if necessary also NSAIDs (diclofenac, ibuprofen) or acetylsalicylic acid (ASS). Antihistamine ointment, possibly with hydrocortisone – for insect bites / sunburn. Eye drops … Travel Medicine Checklist: Travel First-Aid Kit
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Liver parameters – alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT), glutamate … Polycythemia: Test and Diagnosis
Blood, hematopoietic organs-immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Disc prolapse (herniated disc). Lumbar syndrome (lumbar spine syndrome). Rheumatic diseases/bone pain, unspecified. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Malignant neoplasms, unspecified. Urinary bladder tumors, unspecified Ureteral tumors, unspecified Bone metastases (daughter tumors) Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99) Neurological disorders, unspecified Symptoms … Prostate Cancer: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
In measles (synonyms: Measles virus infection; Measels; Morbilli (measles); ICD-10-GM B05.-: Measles) is an infectious disease caused by the morbillivirus (measles virus; of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Morbillivirus). Along with infectious diseases such as mumps or chickenpox, it is one of the typical childhood diseases. Humans currently represent the only relevant pathogen reservoir. Occurrence: The … Measles (Morbilli)
To prevent otitis externa (ear canal inflammation) diffusa, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Exaggerated “ear hygiene” (soapy water; manipulation with ear or cotton swabs). Irritation of the skin by piercing, earrings, ear moulds. Allergic reactions / eczema against hair shampoos, hair sprays, cosmetics. Other risk factors “Swimming pool … Auditory Canal Inflammation (Otitis Externa): Prevention
Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) (synonyms: head lice infestation, pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; ICD-10 B85.0: pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis) refers to infestation of the scalp with the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). It belongs to the order Anoplura (lice). Head lice are lice about two to three millimeters in size that … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)
