Vitamin K and vascular calcification: relevance in nephrology
Vitamin K is primarily known for its role in blood clotting - but vitamin K2 in particular also performs important functions in blood vessels and bones. In this Expert Opinion, Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Floege explains why patients with chronic kidney disease and dialysis are particularly affected by a vitamin K2 deficiency - and [...]
Mirikizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Mirikizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum with [...]
Vitamin K1 supplementation and vascular calcifications in hemodialysis
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Vitamin K1 supplementation and vascular calcifications in hemodialysis". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Matrix Gla protein (MGP), a vitamin K-dependent inhibitor, plays a key role in preventing cardiovascular calcification. [...]
Tezepelumab in severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Tezepelumab in severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. In the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, biologic therapies that target the [...]
Berberine ursodeoxycholic acid for type 2 diabetes
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Berberine ursodeoxycholic acid in type 2 diabetes". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Berberine ursodeoxycholate or HTD1801 is a novel oral metabolic modulator with a dual mechanism of action. By activating the adenosine monophosphate kinase [...]
Oral IL-23 receptor antagonist for plaque psoriasis
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic "Oral IL-23 receptor antagonist in plaque psoriasis". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Several biologics are effective and safer in psoriasis therapy than older oral therapies, but require injections, [...]
Annual Meeting of ASCO 2025 Gynecologic Oncology
This Medudy course is a congress report for physicians on the topic "Annual Meeting of ASCO 2025: Gynecologic Oncology" with the AI avatar of Prof. Dr. Fabian Trillsch. The most important studies of the congress will be summarized and the expert's assessment of the clinical relevance will be given. Each study is presented in short segments. The [...]
Oral anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation and severe chronic kidney disease
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation and Severe Chronic Kidney Disease", in which we summarize the latest and most important clinical studies for you. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases the risk of cardiovascular complications, including atrial fibrillation (AF). Both conditions are associated with [...]
Etiology and diagnosis of hypermenorrhea
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for doctors on the topic of "Etiology and diagnosis of hypermenorrhea". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Hypermenorrhea is defined as excessive menstrual blood loss that significantly impairs quality of life. Despite the clinical [...]
Palliative telecare and HRQoL for COPD, HI or ILD
This Medudy course is a video tutorial for physicians on the topic of "Palliative Telecare and HRQoL in COPD, HI or ILD". The format used here is a so-called "Journal Club Summary", in which we summarize the latest and most clinically relevant studies for you. Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure and interstitial lung disease [...].