Many people do not even know they have glaucoma
There is a need for better information and public education about this condition. In industrialised countries, the proportion of undiagnosed cases is put at around 50%. As regards therapy…
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Dementia: early diagnosis matters
A dementia diagnosis should not be made lightly. Among the people around the patient, it provokes about as strong a reaction as a cancer diagnosis. And yet it is important,…
Do sports medicine check-ups help?
The sudden cardiac death of an apparently healthy athlete is shocking. Despite its low incidence, work is under way on ways of detecting SCD early. Among…
The role of omega-3 fatty acids and aspirin in primary prevention
Hypertension, raised blood lipid levels and diabetes are among the risk factors for CHD. As primary prevention, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and aspirin administration…
Obesity management: psychotherapeutic approaches
Because obesity is partly psychological in origin, psychological interventions play an important part in treating it. The aims are to improve…
Fit for the future: modern migraine prophylaxis
CGRP has strong vasodilating properties and plays a central role in triggering pain and in neurogenic inflammation. This knowledge led to an entirely new…
Supplementation in older age
Calcium plays a central role in bone health and in preventing osteoporosis. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Especially for older…
Smoking cessation advice in practice: hurdles and obstacles
Doctors play a central role in tobacco cessation. Smokers need to be identified during consultations so that they can be given appropriate treatment…
Screening for psychiatric comorbidities!
Sleep disorders, anxiety and depressive symptoms occur more often in people with atopic dermatitis and should be taken into account in treatment. With regard to the…
