• Medical History: A band of brothers

    Eng and Chang were two conjoined twins scrutinised by physicians. Often described as "freaks", they made their way through conservative western America, became fathers and even landowners.

  • Artificial intelligence in diabetes: The pancreas finally hacked?

    Dr. Joris Galland, an internist and passionate about new technologies, discusses the advantages of using artificial intelligence to treat diabetes.

  • Health care and prevention must not suffer, even in times of the pandemic

    An interview with Dr. Thomas Fischbach on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's health and illness prevention.

  • Inhibiting the interleukin-6 receptor in COVID-19

    In severe cases of COVID-19, the focus has been on the cytokine storm that characterises the infection from the outset. Two recently published studies have investigated the use of IL-6 receptor antagonists against this storm.

  • Interdisciplinary exchange at the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2021

    From 20 to 24 April, the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2021 will combine medical research with health policy and popular science aspects.

  • AstraZeneca vaccine: EMA opinion

    The EMA considers that the benefit-risk balance of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine remains positive, and that, overall, there is no association with thromboembolic disorders.

  • The cancer microbiome: Bacteria and cell interactions prove interesting for tumor diagnostics

    Our microbiome equally influences health and disease; and could play a role in cancer development, therapy success, or tumour progression.

  • International Charité Mayo Conference 2021: The future of cancer treatment methods for women

    Between 5-8 May 2021, experts from various fields will meet online for the 11th international Charité Mayo Conference under the motto "Global Perspectives and Future Directions in Women's Cancer"

  • Improving mental health through precision and prevention

    A group of researchers forms new German “Centre for Mental Health” to work on early, personalised and preventive treatment of mental illness.

  • More than a quarter of Germans would not accept AstraZeneca vaccine

    A YouGov survey in six European countries gathered data on the uptake of Corona vaccines from BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna.

  • Pollen in the air may increase cases of COVID-19

    With increased pollen levels in the air, higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 infections can be observed. This is the conclusion of a large-scale study conducted by an international team of researchers.

  • New possible weapons against cancer

    Researchers have discovered that components of the biochemical pathway controlled by Wnt, a family of glycoproteins, could be a therapeutic target for antitumor compounds.

  • Trans* and inter* lifestyles: Finding one's own identity and matching gender

    Finding one's identity is a topic that has probably occupied every human being from birth until his/her death: "Who am I, how do I see myself and how do my fellow human beings perceive me?”

  • Germany: Female physicians underrepresented in the media

    In Germany, two female virologists are now part of the media landscape. While they gained visibility during the pandemic, female medical voices have been scarce in the media.

  • Conspiracy theories among physicians - what to do?

    The spread of fake news and conspiracy theories has been a growing problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if questionable theories are spread by members of the medical profession itself?

  • Obesity is linked to severe forms of COVID-19

    A report by the World Obesity Federation claims that 9 out of 10 deaths from COVID-19 occurred in countries with high obesity rates. Obesity has been linked to a higher risk of severe or fatal COVID-19 cases.

  • More TBE cases due to Corona and climate change?

    Corona is changing leisure behaviour, driving people out into nature. However, bloodsucking ticks are already waiting there. Are the rising TBE numbers just a trend? Or a development?

  • Asthma in children: NO2 guidelines not strict enough

    A study investigated the relationship between air pollution and new cases of asthma in children and adolescents. Current WHO air quality guideline for NO2 of 40 µg/m3 is set too high.

  • Transplants: Despite the pandemic, Spain is ahead, Europe has mixed records

    According to the WHO, only 10% of transplant needs are covered worldwide. If there is one country that stands out, it is Spain. This model country has doubled its transplant activity in less than a decade.

  • COVID-19: New treatment recommendations for intensive care units

    The international REMAP-CAP study group is testing known agents for COVID-19 treatment. The results show the benefit of monoclonal antibodies in addition to cortisone preparations for severely ill patients.

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