Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Question Neuropathic pain, mostly caused by diabetic polyneuropathy, is a frequent reason for encounter in family medicine. Appropriate treatment of this condition...
What is the Evidence For Pregabalin in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy?
Question In most guidelines pregabalin is considered a firstline therapy in the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. On the other hand there are rising concerns...
Family Medicine Support Requirements of Care-giving Relatives
BackgroundThe support of persons in need of care and assistance is often taken over by caring relatives. This care can be associated with personal gain but is also...
Which Research Questions are of Primary Interest to Family Physicians and What are their Priorities?
The increasing academization of primary care has led to a rise in the number of family practitioners participating in research projects whose content they have rarely...
SummaryHerpes zoster (HZ) is a very common disease, which particularly affects elderly (over 60 years) and immunocompromised patients. In addition to a variety of...
SummaryAs a consequence to altered conditions, focussing on core values and principles in family medicine is discussed especially in Scandinavia and the Netherlands....
Inpatient Treatment for Informal Caregivers of Relatives Suffering from Dementia
BackgroundOf the 1.7 million sufferers of dementia in Germany, 60 % are cared for at home by their relatives. In order to maintain their ability to act as caregivers,...
