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Strengthening the immune system with low sugar - Dr. Viola Andresen on herpes
In the podcast episode "(20) Strengthening the immune system with low sugar - PD Dr. Viola Andresen on herpes" of the program "Die Ernährungs-Docs - Essen als Medizin" from NDR, we learn from Carla S., ... Read more
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) - Wegener's disease - An overview
Definition Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), also known as Wegener's disease, is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, especially small blood vessels. The pathogenesis is complex and involves ... Read more
Recognizing and treating Raynaud's syndrome
Discover how you can recognize and treat Raynaud's syndrome! Raynaud's syndrome, named after the French doctor Maurice Raynaud, causes temporary circulatory disorders due to constrictions in the blood vessels. It ... Read more
Smartwatch or event recorder for detecting cardiac arrhythmia?
Has it ever happened to you? You are sitting at your desk or lying in bed and want to fall asleep and suddenly your heart starts to falter, short pauses and the feeling ... Read more
Vasculitis: when the blood vessels are inflamed
Vasculitis is a rare but serious disease characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can affect the blood supply to various organs and tissues and can lead to a variety of ... Read more
Methotrexate: Why methotrexate is usually an indispensable therapeutic component in the treatment of rheumatism
History of methotrexate Methotrexate (MTX) was originally developed in the 1940s by researchers at Lederle Laboratories (now part of Pfizer). The chemist Yellapragada Subbarow and his team were ... Read more
Understanding biologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis: A guide for patients
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more than just joint pain; it is a chronic inflammatory disease that, without proper treatment, can lead to joint damage and other serious health problems. A modern form of treatment, biologic therapy, ... Read more
Dr. med. K. Ahmadi-Simab was selected as a Top Doctor for the third year in a row
Our medical director Dr. K. Ahmadi-Simab was selected by FOCUS GESUNDHEIT as one of the top doctors in the field of rheumatology for the third year in a row.
The importance of prevention - prevention program for men and women
Preventive measures and preventive healthcare are useful for detecting illnesses at an early stage, identifying risk factors and preventing health problems. Regular check-ups allow potential health risks to be identified and treated in good time before they become serious.
Autoinflammation - A look at a hidden world of immune reactions
Autoinflammation, once an unknown term, describes a variety of diseases, including periodic fever syndromes and various rheumatic diseases. An important molecule in these diseases is the "cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1)", which is ... Read more
