Webinars

Zinc is an essential trace element crucial for numerous biological functions. Zinc deficiency can have widespread implications for human health, affecting various physiological processes. Zinc plays a critical role in maintaining immune function. Zinc deficiency can lead to a weakened immune response, making individuals more susceptible to infections, particularly respiratory and diarrheal diseases. It affects the production and function of immune cells, including T-cells and B-cells.
Zinc is vital for cell growth and division. Zinc deficiency in children can result in growth retardation, delayed sexual maturation, and skeletal abnormalities.
Zinc is critical for brain development, neurotransmission, and cognitive function. Zinc deficiency during pregnancy and early childhood has been associated with impaired neurodevelopment, leading to learning difficulties and behavioral issues.
Zinc deficiency can lead to skin conditions such as acrodermatitis enteropathica, characterized by lesions, inflammation, and poor wound healing. Zinc is essential for maintaining skin integrity and function.
Zinc is crucial for reproductive health in both males and females. In males, zinc deficiency can impair sperm production and function, leading to infertility. In females, it can disrupt ovarian function and hormone levels, affecting fertility.
Chronic zinc deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Zinc’s role as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent contributes to its protective effects against these conditions.
Zinc deficiency can cause or exacerbate gastrointestinal issues, including leaky futdiarrhea and colitis
The pathophysiology of the widespread zinc deficiency, as well as the corresponding diagnostic and therapeutic options will be discussed in this seminar.

This seminar offers the opportunity to exchange ideas about diagnostics and therapeutic consequences in a circle of experienced therapists. We invite all interested colleagues and participants to present interesting cases from their own practice. You can send us your cases and questions up to 1 week before the start of the seminar. You can present your cases yourself or experienced therapists will assist you. The spectrum of cases to be presented can be from the entire field of health medicine. All questions are welcome. Ask us the questions you have always wanted to ask. We look forward to your participation in this seminar.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or ME/CFS, is a complex and debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition. The fatigue worsens with physical or mental activity and does not improve with rest. It is believed to involve a combination of factors, including viral infections, immune system dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and psychological stress.

CFS presents a wide range of symptoms, including:

• Severe fatigue that lasts for at least six months and does not improve with rest.
• Post-exertional malaise (PEM): A worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion.
• Sleep disturbances: Unrefreshing sleep or difficulty falling or staying asleep.
• Cognitive impairments: Memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and “brain fog.”
• Muscle and joint pain without inflammation.
• Headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity.
• Sore throat or swollen lymph nodes.
• Orthostatic intolerance: Feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when standing up.

Diagnostic Criteria: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a diagnosis of CFS requires:

• Severe chronic fatigue for six months or longer that is not alleviated by rest and is not due to other medical conditions.
• The presence of at least four of the following symptoms: post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, significant impairment in short-term memory or concentration, muscle pain, multi-joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches of a new type or severity, sore throat, and tender lymph nodes.

Diagnostic steps include:

Exclusion of other conditions: Physicians must rule out other potential causes of the symptoms, such as sleep disorders, mental health issues (like depression or anxiety), thyroid disorders, and other chronic diseases.

Patient history and symptom assessment: A thorough medical history and physical examination are conducted to assess the pattern and severity of symptoms.

New important diagnostic options:
New biomolecular diagnostic procedures have been launced lately by Biovis lab to add more functional criteria fort he understanding of  the chronic fatigue syndrome. Theses diagnostics and therapeutic options  will be discussed in this seminar.

Chronic active Epstein–Barr virus Infections (CAEBV) disease is a common disorder in which persons are unable to control infection with the virus.
The disease is progressive with markedly elevated levels of EBV DNA in the blood and infiltration of organs by EBV-positive lymphocytes. Patients often present with fever, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, hepatitis, or pancytopenia. Over time, these patients develop progressive immunodeficiency and if not treated, succumb to opportunistic infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, hemophagocytosis, or even multiorgan failure. It has been well documented taht EBV contrutes to autoimmune diseases, failure of glands,  or even malignancies like EBV-positive lymphomas. Patients with CAEBV present either with disease involving B or T cells, or in the Asian Region  more with T or NK cell deficiency.

The pathophysiology of this widespread health problem, as well as the corresponding diagnostic and therapeutic options will be discussed in this seminar.