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Abstract
Prevalence and incidence are measures to quantify the frequency of a certain disease. For correct interpretation of data the calculation of correct parameters, the right population under risk and the definition of cases have to be considered.
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•Übersichtsbeiträge zum Beispiel zur Anatomie, Physiologie und Pathophysiologie, zur Pharmakologie einer Substanz- oder Indikationsgruppe, zur Behandlung eines Krankheitsbilds •Fallberichte: der klinisch-pharmazeutische Fall •Pharmakologie aktuell: Neue Therapieprinzipien, neue Wirkungsmechanismen, neue Substanzen werden kurz und verständlich vorgestellt •Ernährungsforum: Fundierte Informationen zur Ernährung und zu Diätformen •Fragen aus der Praxis: Experten beantworten Leseranfragen •Editorial: Kommentare zu pharmazeutischen Themen •Nachrichten aus der medizinischen Forschung mit Neuigkeiten zu Diagnostik und Therapie