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“No ‘One Type Fits All’ in Lung Cancer Treatment”: An Interview with Dr Anne-Marie Baird (Lung Cancer Europe)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke again with Dr Anne-Marie Baird, who currently serves as…
Alpha Thalassemia: Screening and Diagnosis
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Developments in Stem Cell-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older adults, and the incidence is increasing. In the free…
Alpha Thalassemia: Four Gene Changes
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
What You Eat and How You Exercise Make a Big Difference to Cancer Treatment Success
Malnutrition is a very common problem for people who have cancer, even before diagnosis. It can lead to loss of…
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…
Alpha Thalassemia: Three Gene Changes
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
The Link between Autophagy and Lupus Nephritis
Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that is hard to diagnose and is not well understood. In the open-access…
Alpha Thalassemia: Two Gene Changes
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Childhood Skin Reactions and Allergies to Antibiotics
Antibiotic medicines help to fight infection in the body; however, some people can be allergic to them. This is often…
World IBD Day 2023: An Interview with Jen Rose (IBD Patient/Patient Advocate) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen…
Alpha Thalassemia: Genes, Genetic Inheritance and One Gene Change
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Reducing Neuroinflammation after Traumatic Brain Injury
Long-lasting damage after a traumatic brain injury can be caused by excessive neuroinflammation in the brain. In the open access…
For Asthma Patients, Education Must Be Part of the Therapy: An Interview with John Harrington
A lot is known about the causes and treatment options for asthma. However, the most important success factors for an…
What Is Alpha Thalassemia?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Can Bathing in a Mineral Lake Reduce Uneven Skin Pigmentation?
There is anecdotal evidence that bathing in the Blue Lagoon near Grindavik, Iceland, might reduce uneven skin pigmentation. The authors…
“Look after Your Largest Organ”: An Interview with Prof Willie Visser for World Melanoma Day and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast for World Melanoma Day on May 1, 2023, as well as…
Zinc Oversupplementation and Copper Deficiency
Copper and zinc are essential trace nutrients that play important roles in the body. In the open-access case report “Copper…
How Does Our Nose Protect Us from Getting Sick?
What’s it like inside your nose? Is snot good? How does our nose protect us from getting sick or having…
Understanding Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis affects a large portion of the population (up to 30% of adults and 40% of children). The symptoms…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 2
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….
Electric Nerve Stimulation Can Help Reduce Spasticity and Improve Walking in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common neurological disorder which, among other things, causes problems with muscle control. This leads to…
Heatwaves Caused by Climate Change: How Geomedicine Can Improve Health Outcomes
Extreme climate events, such as heatwaves, have become more common because of climate change and place a heavy burden on…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Stephen Rowley (Cancer Survivor / Patient Advisor) – Part 1
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, we spoke with Stephen Rowley….
Diabetes or Not? The Case of Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is a relatively rare condition but one worthy of awareness. This post describes the condition, how you would…
International Women’s Day 2023: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
It is a fact that sociocultural factors determine taboos. Taboos then can lead to restrictions, which in turn may affect…
Blood Platelet Levels and Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) refers to a woman having sudden heavy bleeding after giving birth, which can be fatal. In the…
“Anyone with Lungs Can Get Lung Cancer”: An Interview with Dr Anne-Marie Baird (Lung Cancer Europe)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr Anne-Marie Baird, who currently serves as the…
A Combination of Lifestyle Changes and Hypoglycemic Medications Can Help Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin problem from which more than 125 million people worldwide suffer. Over the past 20 years,…
Fasting, Feeding, and Abdominal Surgery
Surgery requires preoperative fasting. But why? And when can you eat again after surgery? This blog post looks at the…
Rare Disease Day 2023: An Interview with Lisa Sarfaty (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on Rare Disease Day 2023, which is held on February 28,…
Preventing and Treating Blood Problems during Pregnancy and Birth
When a person undergoes non-emergency major surgery, existing or new blood problems such as unusual clotting or too much bleeding…
Infant Antibody Profiles Can Predict Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergy is a leading cause of anaphylaxis and some infants are more at risk of developing it than others….
“Break the Stigma”: An Interview with Jade Corbridge (Zero Suicide Alliance)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Jade Corbridge from the Zero Suicide Alliance. She…
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Quality of Life after Emergency Surgery
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is an emergency problem with the bowel that can often be life-threatening. If a person becomes…
What Is the Therapeutic Potential of Microneedling?
This post looks at microneedling, which is a cosmetic procedure with some applications in dermatology. It has been gaining in…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current and New Regenerative Medicine Treatment Strategies
Inflammation of the gut or the digestive tract can result in a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The treatment…
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3: Migraine
This is the third and last post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine…
How Image-Enhanced Endoscopy Techniques May Improve Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Assessment of mucosal healing in people with ulcerative colitis by white-light endoscopy has several limitations. In the review article “Possible…
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2: Cluster Headaches
This is the second post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine and headache,…
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Its Requirement after Abdominal Surgery
While drugs have been developed against infectious microorganisms, under certain conditions organisms can develop resistance to the drugs available. This…
Health Literacy Enables Informed Decisions: An Interview with Dr Catherine Richards Golini
In this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we talk with Dr Catherine Richards Golini about health literacy. Catherine…
Migraine and Headache: Frequently Asked Questions – Part 1: Tension Headaches
This is the first post of a three-part series dealing with the most frequently asked questions about migraine and headache,…
Improving Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Some low-risk prostate cancers can be monitored by “active surveillance”, but the correct identification of patients with low-risk cancer at…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: When It Comes Back & Research and New Treatments
This is the eleventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Why Ureter Stone Relocation after Stenting Can Affect Treatment Decisions
Treatment of large ureter stones depends on where they are located in the ureter. In the research article “Impact of…
Diversity and Ability (D&A): An Interview with Brian Lutchmiah and Piers Wilkinson
Diversity and Ability (D&A) is a UK-based social enterprise led by and for disabled people, i.e., 85% of their team…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: What Are Supportive Treatments?
This is the tenth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Use of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stroke Recovery
Stroke is a medical condition where the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing nerve cells to die. This…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Further Types of Treatment (Part 2)
This is the ninth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Predicting Outcomes after Stroke: How Components of the Blood Clotting System Can Help
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off or reduced and can be…
UK Disability History Month 2022: An Interview with Piers Wilkinson (Diversity and Ability)
This year’s UK Disability History Month is held from November 16 until December 16, 2022, and features the theme “Disability,…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Rare, But Treatable. An Interview with Dr Shirley D’Sa (Hematologist)
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare blood cancer that usually progresses slowly. WM can be diagnosed by blood tests, bone…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Further Types of Treatment (Part 1)
This is the eighth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Effect of Hearing Loss on Cognition and Cognitive Reserve
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent memory loss or confusion without clinical evidence…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Who Dares Wins. An Interview with Bob Perry (Patient / Patient Support Manager WMUK)
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare blood cancer that usually progresses slowly. WM can be diagnosed by blood tests, bone…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Types of Treatment – Chemotherapy
This is the seventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Breast Cancer Genes and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome is cancer due to inherited mutated breast cancer (BRCA) genes or some other…
Mental HealthOncologyPublic Health
Movember 2022: “Changing the Face of Men’s Health”. An Interview with Anne-Cécile Berthier (Country Director UK & Europe)
The yearly event known as Movember involves growing moustaches throughout the month of November to bring attention to issues affecting…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Active Monitoring, Starting Treatment, and Follow-Up
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Ethical Concerns
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC GT) market has grown rapidly over the last 20 years. In the open-access research article…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Common Feelings When Diagnosed and How You Can Help Yourself
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Abeda Steenkamp (CANSA)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer….
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Check Your Breasts – Save Your Life: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
The good news is: The earlier breast cancer is detected the faster it can be treated, which means that cure…
How Might the Immune System Be Involved in the Development of Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a long-term (chronic) mental health condition. In the research article “Autoantibodies against Central Nervous System Antigens and the…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Who Is in My Care Team and Which Tests Will I Need to Have?
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
How Regular Exercise Can Benefit People Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis
Maintenance hemodialysis (HD) is a way of treating people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after they have experienced kidney failure….
COVID’s Ugly Progeny: Long COVID. An Interview with Emily Taylor (Vice President of Advocacy and Engagement at Solve M.E.)
Since late 2019, people all over the world have heard of COVID-19, or coronavirus. Since then, it has been a…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia: Possible Effects
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Acute Kidney Injury during Pregnancy
Acute kidney injury is a sudden reduction in kidney function which usually occurs in conjunction with other health issues. In…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
What Causes Waldenström Macroglobulinemia and How Will It Affect Me?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Is Warfarin Treatment Safe for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and End-Stage Renal Disease Who Transition to Hemodialysis?
Hemodialysis is a way of treating people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after they have experienced kidney failure. In the…
World Cancer Research Day 2022: An Interview with Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo-Hwang (Cancer Research Malaysia)
In 2020, more than 18 million individuals were diagnosed with cancer and nearly 10 million died of the disease, more…
HematologyOncologyRare Diseases
What Is Waldenström Macroglobulinemia?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Digital HealthOncologyPublic Health
How Can Telehealth Aid Genetic Testing for Cancer?
Some people have mutations (changes) in their genes that increase their risk of developing particular types of cancer. In the…
World Patient Safety Day 2022: An Interview with Prof. Sir Liam Donaldson (Patient Safety Envoy WHO)
For World Patient Safety Day 2022 on September 17 we got in touch with Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. He is…
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): 10 Frequently Asked Questions
This is the eighth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
How Can Analyzing microRNAs in Blood Serum Improve the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer?
Serum biomarkers can be detected by analyzing blood samples. In the open-access research article “Screening of Serum miRNAs as Diagnostic…
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): The UK TTP Registry
This is the seventh part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Dialysis Patients
Glucose monitoring in diabetic patients is essential to provide an appropriate treatment plan. Patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo…
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Sally Sara (Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses of Australia)
For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is held in September each year, we got in touch with Adjunct Professor Sally…
Medications for Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) and the Role of Clinical Trials
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Neuroblastoma: A Rare Condition in Adults
Neuroblastoma is a type of solid tumor that is rare in adults. As a result, the disease course of neuroblastoma…
“A Typical Cavernoma Looks Like a Raspberry”: An Interview with Ailsa Crowe (Cavernoma Alliance UK)
A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, usually found in the brain and spinal cord. They are sometimes…
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) Treatment: Medications Suppressing the Immune System
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Diagnosing Food Allergies
This blog post is about the reliable diagnosis of food allergies, which is currently mainly done through the use of…
Shine Night Walks: An Interview with Gareth Mulcahy (Cancer Research UK)
From August to October, thousands of people across the UK will come together to take part in Shine Night Walks…
Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (iTTP) Treatment: Plasma Exchange
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
How Mathematical Modelling Can Increase Digital Biomarker Use in Drug Development
Digital biomarkers enable data from “smart” devices to be used to track health-related trends and patterns. In the open-access research…
Gastroparesis Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Hayley McCorkle (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Gastroparesis, commonly known as delayed gastric emptying, is a condition in which the stomach does not empty completely. In the…
How Is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Treated?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Nail Lichen Planus: An Inflammatory Health Condition
Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect different parts of the body including the nails. It is not…
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Dr. Paul Sugarbaker
Appendiceal cancer is very rare. It is estimated that approximately 1 or 2 people per million in the United States…
Types and Symptoms of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
An Introduction to Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants
This post focuses on cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants, which are two similar medical devices that can make it…
What Is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Mediterranean Diet and the Gut Microbiome
The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based diet that has multiple benefits for healthy living. Based on the review article “Influence…
Asthma in Pregnancy
This is the tenth post of our mini-series about asthma based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients and…
How Do Patient Expectations Impact Dermatological Treatments?
Patient expectations can affect their treatment experiences, even having an impact on efficacy and tolerability. The open access review paper…
Asthma in Children
This is the ninth post of our mini-series about asthma based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients and…
Kangaroo Care Does Not Adversely Affect Oxygenation of Babies Born Preterm
Kangaroo care is a method that puts babies born preterm or newborns in skin-to-skin contact with their parents. In the…
How Can Treatment Side Effects of Cholangiocarcinoma Be Reduced?
This is the seventh and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Kidney Failure: How Peritoneal Dialysis Has Helped Reduce COVID-19 Infections
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) enables people with kidney failure to conduct dialysis at home by themselves. During the COVID-19 pandemic, increased…
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Megan Fletcher (Early Diagnosis Officer Sarcoma UK)
According to Sarcoma UK, sarcomas are uncommon cancers that can affect any part of the body, on the inside or…
What Are the Treatments and Schedules for Cholangiocarcinoma?
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Monitoring Nutrition in Premature Infants
Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation require special care and potentially external help in their growth and development. Nutrition,…
The Vitiligo Patient Journey Map: An Interview with Yan Valle (CEO Vitiligo Research Foundation)
On the occasion of World Vitiligo Day, which is observed on June 25 every year, we got in touch with…
How Can Cholangiocarcinoma Be Treated by Systemic Therapy and Infusion Therapy?
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
What’s the Best Method of Monitoring Hair Loss and Related Treatments?
Hair loss can be hereditary or a normal symptom of aging, but it can also be a sign of illness….
World Scleroderma Month 2022: An Interview with Sue Farrington (CEO Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK)
Scleroderma, meaning “hard skin” in Greek, is a rare autoimmune condition that causes skin and tissue to thicken and become…
How Can Cholangiocarcinoma Be Treated by Surgery and Radiotherapy?
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
World Kidney Cancer Day 2022: An Interview with Anne Wilson (International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC))
This year, June 16 is World Kidney Cancer Day (WKCD). It is a day when the world’s kidney cancer community…
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Improve the Outcome of Plastic Surgery?
“Platelet-Rich Plasma in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review” is a systematic literature review published in the journal Transfusion Medicine and…
World Blood Donor Day 2022: An Interview with Professor Andreas Buser
Blood. According to a saying it is “thicker than water”, and for one poet it is “a very peculiar juice”….
Cholangiocarcinoma: Diagnostic Tests, Procedures and Staging
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Skin Prick Test: How Does Reading Time Influence the Detection of Allergies in Infants?
Allergies are a body’s adverse reaction to a relatively harmless substance. The methods to test allergies have been well established…
Cancer Survivors Day: An Interview with Michael Nodes (Cancer Survivor)
Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration of those who have survived any type of cancer, a support for those…
Cholangiocarcinoma: Seeing Your Doctor & Who Is Who
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
What Are COVID Toes and Can the Vaccines Cause Them?
Inspired by the recent report “Vaccine Toes Are the New COVID Toes” published in the journal Skin Appendage Disorders, this…
Menstruation: There Is More than Meets the Eye
Menstruation is often inconvenient, sometimes painful, but mostly manageable. This applies to an environment with good sanitary standards and a…
What Is Cholangiocarcinoma, How Does It Develop and What Are Its Symptoms?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Jeannie Rigby (CEO Action Bladder Cancer UK)
Bladder cancer affects all ages and is a very common cancer, e.g., it is one of the ten most common…
Prediabetes, Proteinuria and Kidney Health
Type 2 diabetes is a known factor which can lead to poor kidney health. An indication for kidney damage is…
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer: A Neglected Entity? An Interview with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
April is National Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Although oral, head and neck cancer is the 6th leading…
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: How Can You Help Yourself?
This is the sixth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
World IBD Day 2022: An Interview with Isabella Haaf (Deputy Director EFCCA / worldibdday.org)
For World IBD Day, which takes place on May 19 each year and unites people in their fight against inflammatory…
Learn about Delay in Kidney Function after Transplantation
With improvement in science, kidney transplants have been quite successful in recent days. However, under certain conditions, there are chances…
Celiac Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Marilyn G. Geller (CEO Celiac Disease Foundation)
Celiac disease is one of the world’s most prevalent genetic autoimmune diseases. The disease affects between 1 in 100 and…
Dementia Action Week 2022: An Interview with Professor Janice Murray and Professor Adele May
On the occasion of Dementia Action Week, which is held from May 16 to 22, we got in touch with…
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: How Is It Treated?
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Understanding and Screening for Prostate Cancer
The open access case report “Genetic Analysis of a Family with Multiple Incidences of Prostate Cancer”, published in the journal…
Skin Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with the British Skin Foundation
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Around 1.49 billion people worldwide suffer or have suffered from a skin disease at…
Types of Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
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Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy
This post summarizes the state of knowledge on ectopic pregnancy, a rare but life-threatening complication of pregnancy. Although it only…
Staging of Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Stem Cell Transplant for Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of blood cancer that can occur and flare up suddenly. The treatment needs to…
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT)
In 2018, six charities came together and founded the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT). Lung, brain, liver, stomach, pancreatic and…
How Can Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Be Diagnosed?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
IBS Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Alison Reid (CEO The IBS Network)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder, with an estimated prevalence of 10–15%. However, many people remain undiagnosed…
What Is (Advanced) Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Treating Onychomycosis: A Fungal or Yeast Infection of the Nails
Onychomycosis is a relatively common infection of the fingernails and toenails. The currently available oral antifungals are not without risk….
Association between Psychiatric Disorders and Glomerular Disease: An Interview with Hailey E. Desmond
Patients with chronic health conditions, particularly chronic kidney disease, are at heightened risk for psychiatric disorders. A group of scientists…
Stem Cell Transplantation for Myeloma
This is the fourth and last part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Bacterial Vaccination for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections belong to the most common bacterial infections. They do commonly recur and affect primarily women. Antibiotics have…
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: An Interview with Steven Crocker (Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation)
For Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in April we spoke with Steven Crocker. He is a stage 2b testicular cancer survivor,…
Myeloma: What Treatment Will I Receive?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Understanding Penicillin Allergies
If a patient has an allergy to penicillin, it can complicate the treatment of common bacterial infections, such as tetanus,…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Dr Angela Nunnery and Dr Millard D Collins
Dr Angela Nunnery and Dr Millard D Collins are family medicine doctors who know about the importance of colorectal cancer…
What Are the Types and Effects of Myeloma?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
How to Boost Your Immune System: An Interview with Prof. Emilia Vassilopoulou
With the COVID-19 pandemic entering its third year and people being more aware and worried about their immune system, we…
Long-Term Surgical Mask Use and Skin Conditions
We’re all accustomed to wearing masks in public now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are some issues that…
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Lisa Ferguson (Myeloma Specialist Nurse)
On the occasion of Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month in March we spoke with Lisa Ferguson. She works as a Myeloma…
What Is Myeloma, How Is It Diagnosed, Who Gets It, and Why?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Andrea Krull (Patient Advocate)
Green socks for women with ovarian cancer? What does this mean? Politicians from the left spectrum are referred to, rather…
Skin Reactions after Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer. Skin reactions or dermatitis due to the radiation is prevalent. Currently, the…
Telehealth in the Field of Nutrition: How Do Patients Benefit?
During the COVID-19 pandemic hospitals and healthcare institutions as well as patients and their supporters have been forced to employ…
9 Frequently Asked Questions about Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It can be used…
World Kidney Day 2022: An Interview with Alice Poidevin (worldkidneyday.org)
World Kidney Day (WKD) is a worldwide campaign in order to raise awareness of the importance of the kidneys and…
World Kidney Day 2022: Focus on Bridging the Gap in Health Education and Literacy
Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 adults worldwide. To bring awareness to the needs of the patients and to…
Treating Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: Managing the Complications
This is the fifth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
World Obesity Day 2022: An Interview with Vicki Mooney (Patient Advocate / European Coalition for People Living with Obesity)
On the occasion of this year’s World Obesity Day (March 4, 2022) we spoke with Vicki Mooney, patient advocate and…
Why Should We Care about Circulating Tumor Cells?
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are showing promise in cancer diagnostics, with new studies looking at their potential. For example, the…
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Jo Balfour (Managing Director Cambridge Rare Disease Network)
For Rare Disease Awareness Month in February and Rare Disease Day on February 28 we spoke with Jo Balfour, founding…
Treating Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: Managing the Anemia
This is the fourth part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Understanding Allergic Rashes Caused by Medication
The skin can react to certain medications by erupting into rashes called fixed drug eruptions. In this blog post, based…
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Anna Kole (EURORDIS)
On the occasion of both Rare Disease Awareness Month in February and Rare Disease Day on February 28 we spoke…
How Will Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Affect Me or My Child?
This is the third part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Do Antibiotics Help in Controlling Acute Exacerbation of Asthma?
Antibiotics are frequently prescribed to children experiencing acute worsening of their asthma, but are they always needed? Published in the…
Rare Disease Day 2022: An Interview with Helena Baker (CEO Rare Disease Nurse Network)
On the occasion of Rare Disease Awareness Month in February as well as Rare Disease Day on February 28 we…
What Causes Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and How Is It Diagnosed?
This is the second part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
International Childhood Cancer Day 2022: “Does a Monster Eat My Hair?”, a Picture Book on Leukemia
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), which is held on February 15 each year, is a worldwide collaborative campaign in order…
Is COVID-19 Affecting Infants’ Microbiota?
COVID-19 is having an impact on infants’ microbiota, and this may affect them in their later lives. Published in the…
World Cancer Day 2022: An Interview with Dr Cary Adams (CEO UICC)
World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and came to life on February…
What Is Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency?
This is the first part of our series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients…
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake In Cardiovascular and Chronic Kidney Diseases
Omega-3 is an important fatty acid that has proven health benefits. The extent of its benefit to be used as…
DermatologyImmunology & Allergy
World Leprosy Day 2022: An Interview with Dr Vivek V. Pai
During 2019 and 2020, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Leprosy Strategy 2021–2030 “Towards zero leprosy” was developed. The core…
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling
This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Atopic Eczema Is Associated with Depression and Anxiety
Our mental health can be influenced by long-term conditions, including dermatological ones such as eczema. This post was inspired by…
Thyroid Disease Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Ashok Bhaseen (Thyroid Federation International)
The thyroid gland plays a vital role in the body. Thyroid disorders, whether temporary or permanent, which affect about one…
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Diagnosis, Managing and Monitoring
This is the second part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Bacterial Infection after a Tattoo
Tattooing involves pricking the body and introducing ink into the skin. In a small number of cases, bacterial infection can…
Cervical Health Awareness Month 2022
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020 an estimated 604,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide, and…
What Are Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders?
This is the first part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patients:…
Melanoma Diagnosis: How a New Technology Could Help
This post was inspired by the open access research article “The Additive Value of 3D Total Body Imaging for Sequential…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Fertility and Pregnancy, Children, and the Elderly
This is the sixth and last part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
Dry January 2022: An Interview with Dr Richard de Visser
On the occasion of Dry January 2022, we turned to Dr Richard de Visser from the University of Sussex. An…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Will You Need Surgery?
This is the fifth part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
How Is Metastatic Prostate Cancer Treated?
This is the fourth and last part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts…
The Interesting Case of Raynaud’s Phenomenon Occurring after a COVID-19 Vaccine
This post looks at a single case of Raynaud’s phenomenon (a disruption of the blood flow in the fingers and…
Menopause: Frequently Asked Questions about Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the ninth and last part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for…
The Role of Curcumin in Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Progressive neurodegenerative diseases have no cure but, in some cases, can be slowed down or controlled. Astrocytes, a type of…
Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer
This is the eighth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Right Diet Choices Can Help in Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. When left untreated, this can lead to issues…
Menopause: Weighing Up the Benefits and Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the seventh part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
World AIDS Day 2021: 33 Years and Counting
The first World AIDS Day was marked on December 1, 1988. Now, 33 years later, we still have good reason…
The Potential for Adverse Effects from Finasteride
This post looks at finasteride, explaining what it is, what it is prescribed for, and what adverse effects it can…
Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy
This is the sixth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Will Digital Patient-Reported Outcomes Become The Standard of Cancer Patient Care?
With many current cancer treatments involving at-home medication and not necessarily requiring a hospital stay, the onus of cancer management…
Long-Term Consequences of the Menopause
This is the fifth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
How Accurate Is Trichoscopy in Diagnosing Inflammatory Scalp Diseases?
This post is based on the free access article “Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Inflammatory Scalp Diseases: A Systematic Review”…
Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Dr Dimitris Rigopoulos
For this interview we turned to Dr Dimitris Rigopoulos, the founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Skin Appendage Disorders….
Menopause: Managing the Common Symptoms
This is the fourth part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
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Can Mothers Transmit SARS-CoV-2 to the Fetus or Newborns?
This blog post answers the query that most pregnant women who are tested as SARS-CoV-2-positive have: “Will my baby get…
Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021: An Interview with Dominic Urmston (The Psoriasis Association)
On the occasion of Psoriasis Awareness Week 2021, which ran from October 29 to November 4, we spoke with Dominic…
How Will The Menopause Transition Affect Me?
This is the third part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Chronic Kidney Disease and Mental Health
Mental health problems are an issue in patients with different chronic diseases. End-stage renal disease has also been associated with…
Menopause: Other Reasons than Natural Ageing
This is the second part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
How Does Type 1 Diabetes Affect Brain Development in Young Children?
This post looks at the impact of type 1 diabetes on the development of children’s brains. Type 1 diabetes is…
What Is the Menopause?
This is the first part of our series about the menopause based on our booklet “Fast Facts for Patients: Menopause”,…
Understanding Menopause: An Interview with Dr. Paula Briggs
On the occasion of World Menopause Day 2021 (October 18), we turned to renowned expert Dr. Paula Briggs, who is…
Can Advanced Gastric Cancer Be Treated?
This post looks at gastric cancer. What is it, how does it happen, and what are the treatment options? Based…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Will Your Condition Be Monitored?
This is the fourth part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
What Is Personalized Nutrition?
Based on the open access paper “Interactions of Carbohydrate Intake and Physical Activity with Regulatory Genes Affecting Glycaemia: A Food4Me…
Lupus Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Mandy McCartney (Specialist Lupus Nurse)
Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October in the UK every year. We spoke with Mandy McCartney, a Specialist Lupus…
How Can I Make My Child’s Diet as Sugar-Free/Low in Sugar as Possible?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Why Is a Baby’s Gut Microbiota Altered after Cesarean-Section Delivery?
From the time they are born, it is important for humans to have a good composition of gut microbes to…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Phil Brace (CEO The Little Princess Trust)
For this year’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Phil Brace, CEO of The Little Princess Trust. The UK-based…
Where and How Can I Cut Down on Sugar in Daily Life?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
DermatologyImmunology & Allergy
Tattoos and Delayed Allergic Reactions
Delayed allergic reactions, also known as delayed hypersensitive reactions, occur days, weeks or even months after exposure. This post deals…
Asthma: How You Can Help Yourself
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the eighth post of…
Can Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
This blog post is about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is inspired by the recent open access paper “Improvement in…
Fertility Preservation in Young Cancer Patients: An Interview with Inken Hilgendorf (German Foundation for Young Adults with Cancer)
Fertility preservation is a major issue for young cancer patients undergoing treatment. We spoke with Inken Hilgendorf, MD, about the…
How Healthy Is a Vegetarian/Vegan Diet?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Improving the Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients through Peer Mentoring
Outside of the doctor-patient interaction, patients with chronic disease need support to navigate their medical and mental journey with their…
Treatment of Severe Asthma
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the seventh post of…
Cancer and Sleepless Nights
Sleep disorders are reported in 30–50% of cancer patients, but the specific causes are unknown. A detailed series of questionnaires…
What Are the Tasks of the Microbiome?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Sarcopenia Obesity, Postmenopausal Women and High Protein Intake: What Is the Connection?
In old age, with muscle mass loss and increased weight gain, there are increased health risks like falling, fracturing, and…
Severe Asthma: What You Need to Know
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the sixth post of…
Could MP-AzeFlu Be the Right Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis is an unpleasant condition that can significantly impact people’s quality of life. There is no cure, but perhaps…
Digital Aging and Mascne in the Time of COVID-19: An Interview with Dermatologist Sarah T. Arron
We spoke with Sarah T. Arron, MD, PhD, a dermatologist in Burlingame, California. For The Waiting Room, she has contributed…
The Most Important Questions about Milk Consumption
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Heart and Kidneys
This post is based on a recent open access review titled “Cardio-Pulmonary-Renal Consequences of Severe COVID-19”, published in the journal…
What Are the Tests for Asthma?
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the fifth post of…
Encouraging Healthy Drinking by Using Psychology
Sugar-sweetened beverages are often consumed for hydration over healthier drinks. How the drink is represented and experiences around it are…
Sarcoma Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Brandi Felser (The Sarcoma Foundation of America)
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer growing in the connective tissue, i.e., cells connecting or supporting other kinds of…
Can Obesity Complicate Kidney Transplants?
Learn more about kidney transplants and how obesity can affect their chances of success. This post is based on a…
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World Hepatitis Day 2021: An Interview with Cary James (World Hepatitis Alliance)
For World Hepatitis Day, which takes place on July 28, we spoke with Cary James, CEO of UK-based World Hepatitis…
World Sjögren’s Day 2021: An Interview with Linda Stone (Sjögren Europe)
This year, World Sjögren’s Day is on July 23. We spoke with Linda Stone of Sjögren Europe about the challenges…
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Awareness Day 2021: An Interview with The Life Raft Group
This year, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Awareness Day is on July 13. We spoke with Carolyn Tordella of the non-profit…
World Vitiligo Day 2021: An Interview with Yan Valle, CEO of the Vitiligo Research Foundation
This year, World Vitiligo Day was held on June 25. We spoke with Yan Valle, CEO of the Vitiligo Research…
Why Some Chemotherapy Patients Keep Their Hair
Hair loss due to chemotherapy is well known, but is it well understood? This post is based on an editorial…
Understanding COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
In the recent COVID-19 pandemic, children have been mildly affected by the disease itself. However, in rare cases, children have…
Improved Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy with NEPA Treatment
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy, especially in the treatment of breast cancer. A recently approved treatment…
COVID-19Immunology & AllergyOncology
Best Practices for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia compromises the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections. It’s important for patients and physicians to…
The Value of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Patient-reported outcomes are a valuable aspect of clinical trials. Regulatory authorities and research groups are encouraging the inclusion of these…
Patient-Centric Holistic Treatment of the Fungal Infection Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that deforms and discolors the nails. Through this post based on the free-access review article…
Effect of Nutrition on Depression
Recent research shows that the microorganisms in the gut communicate and affect brain health and depression. In the paper “Personalized…
Impact and Treatment of Asthma: An Interview with John Harrington
We spoke with John Harrington, Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant at the John Hunter Hospital in New Lambton Heights, New South…
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: How Will the Disease Affect Me?
This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Train Your Body towards Tolerance of Food Allergens
There is an increase in the prevalence of food allergies. Rather than relying on complete food avoidance, how can the…
Which Sugar Alternatives Are Available?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
How Can You Deal with an Asthma Attack?
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the fourth post of…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Can You Help Yourself and Stay Healthy?
This is the third part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Why Is My Cancer Staged?
This is the second part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
How Important Is Proper Vitamin Intake for My Child?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Asthma: What You Need to Know about Triggers, Risk Factors, Types and Severity
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the third post of…
What Causes Inflammatory Bowel Disease and How Is It Treated?
This is the second part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
What Is Metastatic Prostate Cancer?
This is the first part of our mini-series about the condition based on our patient booklet “Fast Facts for Patient…
Effects of Smoking on Hair Health
Smoking, apart from affecting the internal organs, can also affect skin and hair health. In the article “The Effects of…
What Are the Effects of Sugar on Health?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
What Are the Symptoms of Asthma?
In accordance with the motto of this year’s World Asthma Day, “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions”, this is the second post of…
Microorganism Composition Affects Wheezing and Rhinitis in Children
Inflammation of mucous membrane due to cold or allergies (rhinitis) and wheezing frequently affects both children and adults. How does…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Interview with Professor Fergus Shanahan
On the occasion of World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day we spoke with Fergus Shanahan, who is Professor and Chair…
May 19 Is World IBD Day: What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
World IBD Day is a global event which takes place on May 19 each year. It is intended to raise…
Connecting Psoriasis and Celiac Disease
If you have psoriasis, you have a higher probability of developing other autoimmune disorders, including celiac disease. The authors of…
How to Fight Skin Cancer: Self-Examination and Prevention
Skin cancer is both preventable and treatable, yet it has become alarmingly common. The key to fighting skin cancer is…
Increasing the Success of Behavioral Approaches to Weight Loss
If you are losing weight for personal or medical reasons, it could be important to talk to your primary care…
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2021: An Interview with Lydia Makaroff (Fight Bladder Cancer UK)
Each May, Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of the disease, to raise funds for bladder…
May 5 Is World Asthma Day: What Is Asthma?
World Asthma Day, which takes place on May 5 in 2021, is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to…
Nutrition in a Difficult Pregnancy
How impactful can a healthy diet be? In the case study “Quality or Quantity of Proteins in the Diet for…
How Useful Is a Gluten-Free Diet?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…
Acute Kidney Injury and COVID-19
Learn more about acute kidney injury and its impact on the body. Discover how this condition can worsen the impact…
Let’s Talk about Asthma and Fungal Spores
If you have asthma, you need to know what you’re allergic to. When your doctor is doing a skin prick…
World Irritable Bowel Syndrome Day 2021: Spotlight on an Often Underdiagnosed Condition
On World Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Day (April 19), and in accordance with IBS Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr…
World Kidney Day: Advocacy for Patient-Centered Wellness
World Kidney Day is a yearly campaign to raise awareness about kidney health. For 2021, the steering committee has chosen…
What Are the Effects of the Current COVID-19 Pandemic regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
We spoke to Peter Weisenseel, MD, a specialist in dermatology and venereal diseases who works at ‘Dermatologikum’ Hamburg. He is…
Treating Cancer by Harnessing the Immune System and Microbiota
The authors of the review article ‘Immune System Efficiency in Cancer and the Microbiota Influence’ in the journal Pathobiology investigate…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: April Is IBS Awareness Month
Every year in April, IBS Awareness Month as well as World IBS Day (April 19) aim to raise awareness about…
Why Is Dietary Calcium so Important for Children?
In their book “Kinderernährung – Expertenwissen für den Alltag” (German only), Swiss nutrition experts Dr George Marx and Andrea Mathis…