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In the German market economy, the pay gap between women and men is well-known. But how is the salary situation within the medical profession? Studies show the problem is complex.
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Detergents and other common household chemicals greatly impact the number and type of bacteria and fungi in children's gastrointestinal tract.
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A gene mutation delays wound healing and causes various inflammatory skin diseases. A research team at Fujita University in Japan has now discovered how this process can be normalized with the help of a protein.
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Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center have shown that patients under therapy for 5-15 years often suffer from depression. It is important to attend the psychological well-being of treated patients.
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A preprint study 1 published on 16 October 2020 suggests a protective effect of influenza vaccination against COVID-19 and offers. It is based on a survey carried out in a large Dutch hospital and on in-vitro work.
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A study showed that 30 minutes a week of a new type of interval endurance can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in severely obese employees, and improve their quality of life.
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Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers reduce the activity of the renal sodium re-absorption process, which increases salt excretion and thus lowers blood pressure.
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The article sets out the promising theory that universal mask use could help reduce the severity of the virus and ensure that a higher percentage of new infections are asymptomatic.
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As a likely consequence of global warming, ticks areas are expanding in Europe. A study used artificial intelligence to predict the location of tick areas, evaluate their expansion and locate ticks carrying specific bacteria.
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A 25-year-old male with no known immunodeficiency was infected with SARS-CoV-2 in March and was reinfected in May 2020. Genomic sequencing provides strong evidence that this was reinfection.
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New research highlights the extent of the new coronavirus transmission by aerosol. Droplets smaller than 100 μm containing viral particles can remain suspended in the air for a long time and be inhaled.
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A review on the effectiveness of general screening for SARS-CoV-2, compared to absence of screening and accuracy of general screening in people apparently not affected by COVID-19 were published.
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The media in German-speaking Switzerland have enthusiastically reported on a study suggesting that Echinaforce® could be effective against SARS-CoV-2, raising doubts in the scientific community.
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Dr. Paul Garassus, president of the UEHP, discusses the role of the private health system in the current COVID-19 pandemic and the regional space for improvement in this contingency.
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The risk of falling during stroke rehabilitation is an important issue but with little available data. A recent study shows unexpected results on mobilization in the sub-acute phase after strokes.
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Myositides can occur idiopathically or - much less well known - in combination with medication. If left untreated, severe, irreversible or even fatal progressions are possible.
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Before Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, syphilis treatments were nightmarish and included mercury vapors or getting injected with a potentially fatal disease.
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Studies show a causal relationship between different risk factors and microangiopathies, one of the main causes of vascular dementia. They also shed light on the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches.
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A study saw a 13% rate of serious neurological complications in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Mortality rate was almost 40% higher than in hospitalized COVID-19 patients without neurological complications.
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October 29 is World Stroke Day and stroke therapy is a core topic at the 93rd DGN Congress. Reducing stroke mortality will depend on treating more patients, faster, specially within the 'golden hour' after stroke.
