QuestionWhat is the indication for thyroidectomy in patients with a nontoxic goiter?AnswerAsymptomatic euthyroid patients with benign goiters ( 80 ml) should be...
Non-Toxic Thyroid Nodules: Benefit/Harm of Levothyroxine
QuestionWhat is the benefit or potential harm of levothyroxine suppressive therapy in the treatment of patients with benign, non-toxic thyroid nodules?Answer...
Supplements for Cartilage Nutrition in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
QuestionDoes it makes sense to offer oral cartilage-nutrient-supplements to patients affected from painful knee osteoarthritis; and if so, with which substances and...
Effects of Intersectoral Shared Electronic Medication Lists on Drug Therapy Safety
Background: Intersectoral health information exchange (HIE) is seen as having a positive impact on patient safety. A crucial aspect of HIE is the implementation of a...
Prescription of Allopurinol – Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: In Germany allopurinol is a frequently used drug against gout. Recent studies showed deviations between international recommendations and therapeutic...
Present State of the Seminar Program for Postgraduate Education in Family Medicine
Background: Various institutions in Germany offer extra-occupational seminar programs (SP) for doctors completing their postgraduate program in family medicine. The...
The Career Aspiration in the Area of Family Medicine in the Light of University and Non-University Socialization of Students
A Qualitative StudyBackground: Germany has to face the unresolved problem of an impending striking shortage of family practitioners. Too few medical students are...
“Family Practioners‘ Counseling Regarding PSA screening”: Practice Recommendation of the German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (DEGAM)
Summary: Guidelines for the counseling of men regarding prostate cancer early detection are inconsistent. US institutions state against prostate cancer screening using...
