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Treat spring fatigue naturally - a doctor gives tips
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck, Doctor of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine | Reading time approx. 8 minutes Fatigue, lack of drive, circulatory problems – year after year, up to 60%...
ENT instruments in general practice - nasal speculum, tongue depressor, and laryngoscope
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck · Reading time approx. 8 minutes The examination of the ear, nose, and throat area is one of the most common diagnostic activities in general medical...
Correct Otoscopy: Technique, Common Findings, and Choosing the Right Otoscope
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck · Reading time approx. 12 minutes Otoscopy is one of the most frequently performed diagnostic examinations in general medicine, pediatrics, and ENT medicine. Despite its apparent...
Measuring Fever in Animals - Rectal vs. Infrared Thermometers in Veterinary Practice
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck | Reading time approx. 8 minutes Accurate body temperature measurement is an indispensable diagnostic parameter in veterinary medicine. While rectal measurement has been considered the gold...
Pulse oximetry in the doctor's office: Functional principle, sources of error, and choosing the right device
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck · Reading time approx. 12 minutes Pulse oximetry is one of the most widely used non-invasive monitoring procedures in outpatient medicine. Whether in general practice, pulmonology,...
Otoscopy in practice: HEINE otoscopes compared – from the K 180 to the BETA X | MyPhysician Supplies
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck · Reading time: approx. 11 minutes Otoscopy is one of the most frequently performed examinations in general practice – yet the choice of the right otoscope...
Ophthalmoscopy in General Practice: Why Examining the Fundus is So Important
Ophthalmoscopy in General Practice: Why Looking at the Fundus is So Important The ophthalmoscope is part of the basic equipment of every medical practice - yet it is surprisingly rarely...
Freeze warts, fibromas & keratoses in seconds: The CryoPen O+ in everyday practice
✏️ Author: Dr. Daniel Pehböck | 📅 February 2026 | ⏱️ approx. 9 min read Warts, fibromas, actinic keratoses – benign skin changes are among the most common consultation reasons in general...
ZOLL AED 3: Lifesaver with real-time feedback for businesses, practices, and public institutions
Meta-Description: The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator with Real CPR Help supports first responders in resuscitation with real-time feedback. Learn why early defibrillation saves lives and how the ZOLL AED 3...
HEINE DELTA 30 PRO Dermatoscope: Precise Skin Cancer Early Detection for Dermatologists and General Practitioners
Why the high-end dermatoscope from HEINE is becoming an indispensable diagnostic instrument in modern practice Skin cancer in Austria and Germany: A growing challenge Skin cancer is now one of...
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the General Practice: POCUS as a Diagnostic Tool of the Future
Mobile ultrasound devices are revolutionizing primary care. What was once reserved for radiology now fits in the pocket of a lab coat. We show how POCUS is changing the diagnostic...
ERC Guidelines 2025: An Overview of All Innovations
Updated: January 2026 | Reading time: approx. 8 minutes | Category: Emergency Medicine, Guidelines On October 22, 2025, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) published the new resuscitation guidelines. For medical...
GLP-1 Agonists: Revolution in Cardiology – From Diabetes Medication to Cardiometabolic All-Rounder
Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Co. conquer new indications: From diabetic nephropathy to sleep apnea to heart failure. What doctors in Austria need to know about the cardioprotective effects in 2025. Reading...
Practice hygiene in focus: The proper handling of medical disposable products
1. INTRODUCTION Hook & Relevance Entry: Numbers on the topic: About 4.8 million tons of waste are generated annually in German hospitals alone Current relevance: New Medical Devices Operator Regulation...
10 effective steps for cancer prevention – easily implementable in everyday life 🩺
Cancer is one of the most common diseases worldwide – yet many types of cancer can be significantly less likely to develop through a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups, and conscious...
Why an advance directive is so important – and how you can easily create one online 📝
In a medical emergency, every second often counts – and not always can patients decide for themselves which medical measures they want or refuse. A living will ensures that your...