Welf-Axel Geller, Johann Bauersachs, Sirka Nitschmann
{"title":"[Beta-blockers in patients with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction after myocardial infarction].","authors":"Welf-Axel Geller, Johann Bauersachs, Sirka Nitschmann","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01878-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01878-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"553-555"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143607337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"KI in der Versorgung.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01903-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01903-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":"66 5","pages":"497-503"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144001522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Pharmacotherapy of obesity in Germany].","authors":"Matthias Blüher","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01897-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01897-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pharmacotherapy is part of a comprehensive guideline-conform treatment concept for people with obesity. The foundation of obesity treatment is initially a conservative multimodal basic treatment and consists of a low-energy diet, increased physical activity and behavioral changes. If the individual treatment goals are not achieved with this approach, medications can support the basic treatment. The concept is that drugs should not only achieve weight reduction and stabilization of the reduced body weight but also provide better long-term treatment for the chronic multisystem disease obesity. The incretin-based pharmacotherapy with liraglutide, semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have been introduced in recent years, have not only pronounced weight-reducing but also beneficial cardiometabolic effects. These include improvements in obesity-related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular risk factors, chronic kidney disease and others. In contrast, incretin-based pharmacotherapy is typically associated with mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects. With the marketing launch of setmelanotide, a medication became available for the treatment of rare monogenic forms of obesity. In addition, numerous incretin-based active agents and new substance classes are in advanced phases of clinical development. Due to their favorable efficacy and side effect profiles and also with respect to the positive cardiometabolic effects, the new drugs have the potential to significantly increase the importance of pharmacotherapy of obesity in Germany.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":"66 5","pages":"475-484"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adrian Wullweber, Kristin Calaminus, Torsten Beyna
{"title":"[A rare medical chameleon with fatal consequences].","authors":"Adrian Wullweber, Kristin Calaminus, Torsten Beyna","doi":"10.1007/s00108-024-01814-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-024-01814-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The following case describes the relapsing and ultimately fatal outcome of DRESS (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) syndrome as an often misdiagnosed drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction. The disease was complicated by progressive worsening with involvement of multiple organs and profound agranulocytosis. The main goal of this article is to raise awareness of the syndrome and its potential severity. Moreover, it outlines a number of pitfalls that may face the clinician.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"540-545"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Principles of obesity treatment: What has changed in the updated S3 guideline?]","authors":"Nathalie Rohmann, Tim Hollstein, Matthias Laudes","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01900-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01900-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A comprehensive update of the S3 guideline for the prevention and treatment of obesity was published in October 2024. In contrast to the former version, the literature search included not only data on weight reduction but also data on patient-reported outcomes and co-morbidity. The new recommendations for nutritional therapy, besides fat and carbohydrate reduction, now also include novel aspects like the Mediterranean diet and intermittent fasting. These will enable individualization and will avoid an unbalanced diet. Pharmacotherapy, especially incretin-based, is recommended in an adjuvant setting, especially since current clinical trials indicate beneficial effects on the heart, liver and kidney in addition to weight reduction. A novel chapter was included regarding eHealth strategies, since these are efficient as supportive measures for multidimensional treatment programs, including nutritional advice, behavioural coaching and exercise training. Finally, a novel aspect was incorporated: discrimination and stigmatization of subjects suffering from obesity. This is important not only for the general environment but also for the medical sector, including the handling of patients as well as the infrastructure of the medical institution (e.g. heavy-duty chairs). Hence, the novel guideline will guarantee high quality in the medical care of subjects suffering from obesity.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"453-460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143813005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Bariatric metabolic surgery 2025].","authors":"Thomas P Hüttl, Peter Stauch","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01901-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01901-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical procedures form an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment of morbid obesity and its associated complications. The objective goes beyond mere weight control (bariatric surgery) and includes controlling the entire metabolism. Bariatric/metabolic procedures have not only become the currently most effective form of treatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) particularly in obese patients, but it has also proven to be a key tool for many other obesity-related secondary diseases. In addition to the main modes of action, i.e., restriction and malabsorption, numerous other mechanisms are the subject of research, since the metabolic effects in particular occur in the early postoperative period and can also be demonstrated in non-obese individuals. Today, a variety of surgical procedures are available to help address patient-specific issues. Examples include sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en‑Y gastric bypass, omega loop bypass, single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI) surgery, single anastomosis sleeve-ileal bypass (SASI) surgery, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), gastric band, and purely endoscopic procedures such as intragastric balloon or endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). Long-term, structured, and preferably multidisciplinary follow-up care is essential for a positive long-term outcome and should include: nutritional therapy, laboratory tests, adjustment of pharmacotherapy, encouragement to take part in cancer screening, as well as vigilance regarding neurological symptoms and critical treatment situations such as weight regain, recurrence of depression or addiction problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":"66 5","pages":"467-474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niklas Frömmel, Ibtissame El Baraka, Bastian Walz, Bernhard Hellmich
{"title":"[Atraumatic splenic rupture in Legionella pneumonia].","authors":"Niklas Frömmel, Ibtissame El Baraka, Bastian Walz, Bernhard Hellmich","doi":"10.1007/s00108-024-01829-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-024-01829-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 48-year-old male patient was admitted to hospital with Legionella pneumonia. He developed a splenic rupture 1 day after admission, which was surgically treated. Retrospectively, the splenomegaly could already be seen by sonography on admission. An alternative etiology of the splenic rupture was excluded. The case highlights the importance of early detection of splenomegaly in patients with legionellosis. Through an early interdisciplinary presentation this life-threatening complication can be recognized in a timely manner and safely treated.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"546-549"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Incretins as the basis of obesity treatment].","authors":"Ines Freibothe, Timo Dirk Müller","doi":"10.1007/s00108-025-01893-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00108-025-01893-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obesity represents an immense challenge for patients and physicians due to its numerous comorbidities and complications. For a long time, safe and effective pharmacological treatment remained wishful thinking. Bariatric surgery was considered the only option for sustained weight loss; however, with the advent of incretin-based treatment, initially introduced as a highly effective component of anti-diabetic treatment, research began to focus on the complex gastroenteropancreatic endocrine system, including central hunger and satiety regulation. This shift was driven by the discovery of a remarkable side effect: placebo-controlled weight reduction. Subsequent groundbreaking pharmacological developments based on long-acting peptides, the administration of which could be reduced from twice daily in earlier forms of treatment to once weekly, now enables significant weight reduction of over 20%, with a tolerable safety profile. This article provides an illustrative overview of the corresponding associations and highlights this milestone in obesity treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":73385,"journal":{"name":"Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":"66 5","pages":"461-466"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144060651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}