Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
QuestionAlpha-receptor-blockers are recommended as first-line therapy of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic syndrome. This treatment is...
Is it Useful to Examine Testosterone Levels in Healthy Men?
QuestionThe most important male sex hormone testosterone continuously begins to decline at about age 40. Within the so-called “anti-aging-medicine”, testosterone...
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – an Overview for Family Physicians from a Medical Anthropological Perspective
BackgroundFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a human rights violation with severe health consequences. Due to migration, around 500.000 women and girls with FGM live in...
Checklists in Family Medicine – a Developmental Study with Before/After-Comparison
BackgroundQuality assurance in Germany focuses on support processes (requirements of hygiene etc.) rather than on quality of care (QOC). Systems that do focus on QOC...
Reasons for Non-participation of Diabetes Patients in Structured Education Programmes: a Narrative Review
BackgroundStructured treatment and education programs for patients with diabetes mellitus are an important part of the therapy. The aim is to transfer knowledge and...
“Teacher in Role” – a Performative Teaching Method
Summary“Teacher in role” is a performative teaching method that until now has predominantly been the domain of school teaching. We developed this method further for the...
Five of the most Astounding Things in German Family Medicine from a Belgian Perspective
SummaryAs a Belgian family doctor in Germany, I was amazed by the numerous differences in family medicine between the two neighboring countries. From medical studies,...
