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Redirecting or closed wards for COVID-19 patients treatment, postponed elective surgeries, and schedules for absolutely necessary treatments. Could these measures be a model for post-pandemic healthcare?
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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.
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Dr. Joris Galland, an internist and passionate about new technologies, discusses the advantages of using artificial intelligence to treat diabetes.
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An interview with Dr. Thomas Fischbach on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's health and illness prevention.
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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.
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From 20 to 24 April, the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2021 will combine medical research with health policy and popular science aspects.
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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.
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Our microbiome equally influences health and disease; and could play a role in cancer development, therapy success, or tumour progression.
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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"
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A group of researchers forms new German “Centre for Mental Health” to work on early, personalised and preventive treatment of mental illness.
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A YouGov survey in six European countries gathered data on the uptake of Corona vaccines from BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Moderna.
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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.
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Researchers have discovered that components of the biochemical pathway controlled by Wnt, a family of glycoproteins, could be a therapeutic target for antitumor compounds.
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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?”
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
