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Behçet’s disease: When chemotherapy reaches its limits
Behçet’s disease: When chemotherapy reaches its limits Behçet’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system overreacts. Recurrent ulcers in the mouth and genital area, skin rashes, eye inflammation and, in severe cases, vascular or brain involvement are typical. The disease progresses in episodes and is difficult to predict. When medication no […]
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Haemophilia with antibodies against factor V – When the blood won’t stop flowing
Haemophilia with antibodies against factor V – When the blood won’t stop flowing Blood clotting is a vital process in which the body seals injuries to stop blood loss. In people with hemophilia – also known as bleeding disorder – this mechanism does not work properly. This is because certain proteins in the blood, known […]
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When the kidney filters go on strike: What really helps with glomerulonephritis
When the kidney filters go on strike: What really helps with glomerulonephritis Our kidneys do a great job every day – they cleanse our blood, regulate the fluid balance and help to keep important minerals in balance. But what happens when this finely tuned filtering process gets out of sync? This is exactly what happens […]
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Dilated cardiomyopathy – when the heart needs support
Dilated cardiomyopathy – when the heart needs support Beta-receptor antibodies as a possible influencing factor and modern therapeutic approaches Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious form of heart muscle disease in which the heart muscle becomes increasingly flaccid and the heart chambers dilate. As a result, the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently […]
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When medication fails – what does that mean?
When medication fails – what does that mean? In medicine, we speak of “treatment failure” when medication loses its effect or causes severe side effects. In the case of ulcerative colitis, for example, this can mean that cortisone preparations, immunosuppressants or modern antibody therapies no longer help sufficiently to control the inflammation. This increases the […]
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Dry macular degeneration in adults – what does it mean?
Dry macular degeneration in adults – what does it mean? Dry macular degeneration is a common eye disease that mainly affects older people. It is part of the so-called age-related macular degeneration (AMD for short). This disease affects a small but very important area of the retina in the eye – the macula. It is […]
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Guillain-Barré syndrome – a holistic view: When the nervous system gets out of balance
Guillain-Barré syndrome – a holistic view: When the nervous system gets out of balance Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is one of the rarer neurological diseases, but it has a profound impact on the lives of those affected. From a holistic perspective, it is a sign that the natural balance in the body has been disturbed – […]
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CIDP: living with chronic inflammation of the nerves – a holistic view
CIDP: living with chronic inflammation of the nerves – a holistic view Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy – CIDP for short – is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the protective sheath of the peripheral nerves. As a result, signals in the body are delayed or transmitted incorrectly. Typical symptoms include tingling, […]
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When the eyes slowly darken: A holistic understanding of retinopathia pigmentosa in Refsum’s disease
When the eyes slowly darken: A holistic understanding of retinopathia pigmentosa in Refsum’s disease Imagine your view of the world slowly narrowing – as if through an ever-shrinking keyhole. For people with retinopathy pigmentosa (RP), this is exactly the reality: a gradual, progressive reduction in vision that often begins at night and over the years […]
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When your fingers remain icy – What to do when conventional measures for Raynaud’s disease no longer help?
When your fingers remain icy – What to do when conventional measures for Raynaud’s disease no longer help? Imagine your fingers suddenly turn white, ice-cold and numb – for no apparent reason. Later, they turn a bluish color before the blood returns and an unpleasant tingling sensation begins. People with Raynaud’s disease experience exactly this […]
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Eaton-Lambert syndrome: when nerves and muscles get out of balance
Eaton-Lambert syndrome: when nerves and muscles get out of balance Eaton-Lambert syndrome is a rare disorder in which the immune system attacks parts of the nerve cells. This blocks calcium channels, which actually ensure that muscles receive signals from nerves correctly. The result: muscle weakness, particularly in the legs, often accompanied by fatigue, difficulty swallowing […]
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Polymyositis – when medication doesn’t help
Polymyositis – when medication doesn’t help Polymyositis is a rare disease in which the muscles become inflamed. As a result, those affected often feel weak, especially in the shoulders, arms, hips or legs. Things like climbing stairs, lifting or even getting dressed can suddenly become difficult. The disease usually develops slowly and requires long-term treatment. […]
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