H. pylori is the most common cause of chronic gastritis. However, the antibiotic resistance of various strains is the main reason for the failure of eradication therapy. This requires pre-therapeutic antibiotic susceptibility testing.
New research identified proteins in the blood of Long-COVID patients that may lead to necessary diagnostic tests to set future therapeutic targets.
Pfizer, having developed one of the first COVID vaccines, now invests heavily in oncology. This strategy was featured at the 2024 USA's Super Bowl broadcast.
Dr Sarfraz reflects on the recent COP28, highlighting the "UAE Declaration on climate and health", its importance, and the critical link between climate change, human health and gender equity.
Sex and sexual disorders are often difficult for patients to discuss. But older patients find them particularly hard to address with GPs. Can we change this?
Corneal scars and opacities are common causes of blindness. Innovative treatment methods that avoid the risk of limbal transplant rejection are being studied.
A good doctor-patient relationship is crucial for treatment sucess. How can this be improved in the digitalisation era? Prof Jalid Sehouli shares some thoughts.
From education to screening: preventive measures have made it possible to recognise many diseases at an early stage. So why does prevention only play a minor role in everyday lives?
Even experienced oncologists find it difficult to communicate with people suffering from cancer. However, dialogue can be of existential importance for those affected.
Highly processed foods increase the risk of cancer. Consumption is particularly dangerous for women: the worse the diet, the greater the risk of ovarian cancer.
Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness in older populations. Axitinib has been put to the test against it.
Messenger RNA, or mRNA for short, stands for one of the greatest medical revolutions of our time, enabled by Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, receipients of the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
Scientists around the world have been studying the impact of the COVID pandemic on the immune system of expectant mothers, unborn and born children. What are the most important findings?
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is probably one of the best-known forms of leukaemia. Leukaemia is a very heterogeneous clinical picture with different etiopathogenetic causes.
Prostatic artery embolisation has become increasingly important as a minimally invasive option for BPH. The first randomised study on its use vs. drug therapy was published.
The human quest for a long, healthy life is omnipresent. What are the most important criteria for achieving this goal?
Many humans cannot tolerate cow's milk, yet the dairy industry is huge. Prof. Renneberg shares memories and histories about lactose intolerance.
Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler presents how lean management can optimise work processes in hospitals and ultimately save more time.
Prof. Dr Jalid Sehouli, Gynaecology Director (Charité Hospital, Berlin) reflects on the topics of racism and discrimination in the health sector.
The past few years have been anything but easy for physicians. Dr Petra Sandow pleads fellow colleagues for also thinking about their our own wellbeing.