Did you know: Single pill therapy & adherence

Did you know: Single pill therapy & adherence

1. Adherence: What is it? The term adherence describes the adherence to therapy goals that have been jointly established by the patient and physician during the treatment process. The word adherence comes from the Latin verb “adhaerere”, which means...
Did you know: Diabetes mellitus

Did you know: Diabetes mellitus

1. Diabetes mellitus: what is it? Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common widespread diseases in Europe and is characterized by a permanently high blood sugar level. The name “diabetes mellitus” means “honey-sweet flow” and describes the...
Did you know: Hypercholesterolemia

Did you know: Hypercholesterolemia

1. Hypercholesterolemia: what is it? If the concentration of cholesterol in the blood is too high, it is called hypercholesterolemia. “hyper” means “too much” and “emia” stands for “blood”. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance and hypercholesterolemia is therefore a...
Did you know: High blood pressure

Did you know: High blood pressure

1. High blood pressure: what is it? High blood pressure, also known as arterial hypertension, is one of the major widespread diseases. Almost every third adult in Europe is affected, but not all of them are adequately treated. High blood pressure is a disease that is...