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Chronic hepatitis C: an underestimated viral infection with modern therapies
Chronic hepatitis C: an underestimated viral infection with modern therapies Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that affects millions of people worldwide. If it is not recognized or treated, it can become chronic and cause long-term damage such as liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. In countries such as Japan, treatment is now […]
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Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure)
Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) What is arterial hypertension? Arterial hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a widespread cardiovascular disease. It is a permanent increase in pressure in the arteries – the blood vessels that connect the heart to the body. Blood pressure is measured in two values: the systolic (upper) and the […]
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Fibromyalgia syndrome: when the whole body hurts
Fibromyalgia syndrome: when the whole body hurts Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects many people – especially women between the ages of 30 and 60. It is characterized by widespread muscle pain, sleep disorders, exhaustion and increased sensitivity to pain, without any recognizable inflammation or tissue damage. This often makes the […]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): when exhaustion becomes part of everyday life
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): when exhaustion becomes part of everyday life Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a serious and complex condition that can severely limit sufferers both physically and mentally. People with CFS suffer from profound fatigue that is not relieved by sleep and often lasts for months or […]
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Aerotoxic syndrome – What is behind the discomfort after flying?
Aerotoxic syndrome – What is behind the discomfort after flying? Introduction Many people feel unusually tired, dizzy or even ill after flying – and not just because of jet lag. One possible trigger for this is the so-called aerotoxic syndrome. Although it is still the subject of controversial debate in conventional medicine, those affected repeatedly […]
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Alzheimer’s Disease: When Memory Fades Slowly
Alzheimer’s Disease: When Memory Fades Slowly Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects the brain, leading to a gradual decline in memory, language, orientation, and other mental abilities. It mostly affects older adults, though it can occasionally appear earlier in life. In daily life, Alzheimer’s may show up as forgetting appointments, getting lost in familiar […]
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Transplant vasculopathy after heart transplantation – What relatives and patients should know
Transplant vasculopathy after heart transplantation – What relatives and patients should know A heart transplant can mean a new life for many people. But even after the procedure, the path remains accompanied by medical attention and regular monitoring. One of the most common long-term complications after a heart transplant is so-called transplant vasculopathy – a […]
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Thrombangiitis obliterans – Are there alternatives to amputation?
Thrombangiitis obliterans – Are there alternatives to amputation? The diagnosis of thrombangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger’s disease, can come as a shock to those affected. Young people in particular – usually smokers – are affected by this vascular disease. The disease causes blood vessels to become inflamed, constricted and, in the worst case, completely […]
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When the connective tissue gets out of balance – Understanding Arndt-Gottron scleromyxedema
When the connective tissue gets out of balance – Understanding Arndt-Gottron scleromyxedema Sometimes something in the body gets so fundamentally out of balance that not only individual organs but the entire system is affected. This is the case with Arndt-Gottron’s scleromyxedema, a very rare disease in which the skin, immune system and internal organs become […]
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Systemic Scleroderma with Kidney Involvement – What Does It Mean?
Systemic Scleroderma with Kidney Involvement – What Does It Mean? When the immune system goes off track, it can start attacking the body’s own tissues. One disease where this happens is systemic progressive scleroderma – a rare autoimmune condition that affects not only the skin but also internal organs. One of the most serious complications […]
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Rheumatoid arthritis – when chemotherapy is no longer enough
Rheumatoid arthritis – when chemotherapy is no longer enough Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints – often the hands, feet or knees. The immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissue, which can lead to pain, swelling and even joint destruction over a long period of time. In […]
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Lupus erythematosus – When the immune system attacks its own body
Lupus erythematosus – When the immune system attacks its own body What is lupus erythematosus? Lupus erythematosus, often simply called lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s own immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells and tissue. The disease can affect almost any organ – skin, joints, kidneys, heart or even the […]
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