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Proper Use of Diagnostic Lights - Penlight, Dermatoscope, and More in Everyday Practice
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck, Reading time approx. 11 minutes Diagnostic lights are fundamental tools in every medical examination. Whether in neurological pupil assessment, dermatological evaluation of skin changes, or ENT...
Rapid tests in the doctor's office - An overview of Strep-A, Influenza, and COVID-19 tests
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck, Reading time approx. 8 minutes Rapid tests have become indispensable diagnostic tools in modern general practices. Streptococcal-A, Influenza, and COVID-19 rapid tests enable quick diagnosis within...
Outdoor Accidents in Spring - First Aid Equipment for Hiking Clubs and Sports Groups
By Dr. Daniel Pehböck, Doctor for Emergency and Intensive Medicine | Reading time approx. 8 minutes Spring lures hiking clubs and sports groups back outdoors - but the combination of...
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...