Abstract: The European Society of Cardiology defines hypertriglyceridaemia as fasting triglycerides >1,7mmol/l. Most patients are asymptomatic. Hypertriglyceridaemia is associated with an elevated ...
CME: Outpatient Management of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract: Many causes of cirrhosis are modifiable. Therefore, etiologic clarification is mandatory. After diagnosis, the underlying disease must be treated and ...
What Kind of Doctors Will be Needed in the Future?
Abstract: To get a notion regarding the future of medical doctors, the changes in the health care system and in society must be considered, for only then can the future ...
The Impact of Nutrition on Muscle Health in Older Individuals
Abstract: The age-related change in the importance of nutrition for muscle health starts at the age of 50. Considering its effects on the mobility and physical ...
Abstract: Excessive sweating is a frequent symptom in the general practice, but quite a few patients report their sweating problems only when explicitly asked. The differentiation into ...
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous lung condition with a complex clinical picture. The diagnosis is not easy to make because COPD can develop insidiously ...
Abstract: Although infections are not represented in the Revised Geneva or Wells score, they increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) similarly to the known risk factors (...
Abstract: When persons seek medical help after an electrical injury, physicians have to inquire on the type (AC/DC) and strength of current (>1000V is considered “high voltage”) as well as the exact ...