Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of bursopathies (bursal disorders). Family history Are there frequent diseases of bones/joints in your family? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the pain occur? Where is the … Bursa Diseases (Bursopathies): Medical History
According to the Permanent Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute, there is a new communication on vaccination against New Influenza A (H1N1), from which the following facts emerge:The WHO criteria for a pandemic have been met for the “new flu“, as the virus has spread rapidly on all continents.There is no protective … Swine Flu Vaccination
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Eyes Ophthalmic examination – examination of the eye with a slit lamp, determination of visual acuity, determination of refraction (refractive properties of the eye); stereoscopic … Visual Impairment: Examination
Therapeutic targets Relief of pain Stabilization of bone sections at risk of fracture Reduction of tumor size – preoperatively (before surgery) by radiotherapy (radiotherapy) or chemotherapy (neoadjuvant chemotherapy). Removal of the tumor – see “Surgical therapy“. Healing Therapy recommendations Therapy depends on the type and extent of the bone tumor. Most often, therapy consists of … Ewing’s Sarcoma: Drug Therapy
Micronutrient medicine (synonyms: vital substance medicine, nutrient medicine) is an essential component of nutritional medicine. It deals with the diagnosis of macro- and micronutrient deficiencies (vital substances* ) and the intake of the same for the prevention (health care and health maintenance) and therapy of diseases. Macro- and micronutrients (vital substances* ) in optimal dosage … Prevention and Therapy with Vital Substances (Micronutrients): Micronutrient Medicine
Genetic counseling should be offered: Thus, information can be obtained about the carrier status of the mother and her potential sisters. The purpose of this measure is to raise awareness among parents, especially prenatally, that other children (sons) may be affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. General measures Nicotine restriction (abstaining from tobacco use) [due toharmfulness … Duchenne Type Muscular Dystrophy: Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of febrile seizure. Family history Are there multiple people in your family who have/had febrile seizures? Social history Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms have you noticed in your child? Please describe the febrile seizure. How long did the … Febrile Seizure: Medical History
Following absorption, lysine is introduced into the hepatocytes (liver cells) of the liver via transport proteins. The liver is of paramount importance for intermediate protein and amino acid metabolism – similar to carbohydrates and lipids. Because the liver is anatomically located between the intestine and inferior vena cava, it is able to intervene in amino … Lysine: Functions
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Lipodystrophy – uneven loss of adipose tissue, occurring primarily with insulin injection. Skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). Contact dermatitis – inflammatory reaction of the skin triggered by direct contact of the skin with allergens. Circulatory system (I00-I99) Lymphedema – proliferation of tissue fluid caused by damage to the lymphatic … Orange Peel Skin (Cellulite): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Conditions/factors that may cause a tendency to fall: Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Hydrocephalus (hydrocephalus; abnormal enlargement of the fluid-filled fluid spaces (cerebral ventricles) of the brain). Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Visual acuity reduction (visual impairment). Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hyponatremia … Fall Propensity: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS): Leading symptoms Fever > 38 °C, chills. Cough, dry at the beginning Rapidly increasing dyspnea (shortness of breath) – often leads to oxygen demand. General feeling of illness Cephalgia (headache) Sore throat Myalgia (muscle pain) Anorexia (loss of appetite) Watery diarrhea (diarrhea) – … Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
