We look at a review suggesting possible biological mechanisms that could make SARS-CoV-2 infections particularly dangerous for patients with diabetes.
Patients with coronary heart disease have a higher risk of cardiovascular events if they also have rheumatoid arthritis, according to a major Danish study published in May 2020.
Patients with axial spondyloarthritis could benefit from a treat-to-target concept similarly applied in rheumatoid arthritis patients. This approach is supported by the TICOSPA study.
Type 2 diabetes is considered an important risk factor for a severe course of COVID-19. It is unclear what role antidiabetic drugs play in this process. Metformin, for example, could have a more beneficial effect.
A new computer program is now able to predict the rapid relaxation of the left ventricle - a measure of diastolic function - with a high degree of accuracy using a simple ECG.
Ultrasound is gaining importance as a diagnostic method for rheumatic diseases. It can show intima media thickenings in detail and diagnose vasculitis with high sensitivity.
A new study has shown that the risk of prostate cancer is similarly increased in families with a high incidence of precancerous lesions. This could therefore be relevant for individual early detection and counseling.
A study raises hope: by switching on a single factor in the body's own stem cells of the epenzyme, it was possible to generate considerable new oligodendrocyte formation after injury.
Mental stress and viral infections are considered risk factors for the development of type 1 diabetes in children. Should we expect an increase in incidence amidst the lockdown?
A new groundbreaking study focusing on the "cuddle hormone" provides another biochemical explanation of why people with dementia need a lot of personal closeness and care.
Treatment options now range from active monitoring, radiotherapy with or without adjuvant endocrine therapy, prostatectomy, or palliative care. What do patients pay particular attention to?
According to a new study, the consumption of tofu reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease. The isoflavones contained in tofu seem to mediate part of the protective effect.
Infectious pathogens represent a very widespread, modifiable risk factor in oncology. To date, however, there have been no reliable surveys on the actual worldwide prevalence of infection-related cancers.
Therapy with DMARDs increases the already higher risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The risk is highest for JAK inhibitors as shown by the RABBIT registry.
Two recent studies have shown that personalized therapy for neurodegenerative diseases associated with single-gene mutations could be within reach.
The risks posed by multimorbidity and polymedication increase from initial diagnosis, especially in elderly cancer patients. A Danish research team has investigated this combination for 20 types of cancer.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, but evidence from population-based studies has been sparse.
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a common ischemic vascular disease. A new study shows that PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce the risk of PAOD. The effect could be mediated by reducing lipoprotein(a).
The primary preventive prescription of a drug leads many patients to careless behaviors with regard to their lifestyle. Many patients reduce their physical activity and gain weight, canceling out the effects of the prescribed medication.
Researchers found that computer image analysis significantly increased the detection rate of adenomas and the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy. The results of digitally assisted colonoscopy were also particularly robust and reliable.