Publications by authors named "P Elsner"

Aim: Over recent years, therapy options and strategies for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have developed substantially. This study investigated glucose-lowering treatment in patients with high cardiovascular risk over three decades.

Materials And Methods: A total of 2158 patients undergoing elective coronary angiography at a tertiary care hospital in Europe were included in three sequential observational studies (OS): OS1 (1999-2000; n = 672), OS2 (2005-2008; n = 1005) and OS3 (2022-2023; n = 481).

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  • A standardized medication plan (MPlan) is essential for improving medication safety and adherence, especially during transitions in patient care, but Austria currently lacks such standardization.
  • In a study involving 512 patients undergoing elective coronary angiography, only 55.1% had a medication document (MDoc) at hospital admission, with many missing crucial information and a significant portion lacking MDocs altogether.
  • A high discrepancy rate of 64.4% was found between the MPlans and patients' actual medications, indicating potential risks to the effectiveness and safety of their treatment regimens.
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Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is a severe infectious disease, predominantly endemic in Central and South America and is characterized by granulomatous, destructive mucosal lesions in the oral, nasal, and pharyngeal cavities. It is caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania spp. transmitted to humans by sandflies.

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In dry skin (DS), skin-barrier function is easily disturbed and moisturizing factors in the stratum corneum are reduced. Despite being a common condition, DS is often overlooked in patients with advanced age or comorbid diseases. In September 2022, specialists in dermatology and skin care met to discuss unmet needs and management of patients with DS with existing medical conditions or DS induced by ongoing pharmacological treatments.

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Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, goes beyond visible symptoms and affects the general well-being of patients. The aim of this study is to understand how patients with psoriasis perceive their skin characteristics and reactivity to allergens. The study population includes 11,283 participants within the European Dermato-Epidemiology Network (EDEN) Fragrance study, covering several European regions.

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