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Subdisziplinen in der Pädiatrie in Deutschland: Eine aktuelle Bestandsaufnahme

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In der Bundesrepublik Deutschland leben 83,46 Mio. Einwohner; davon sind 13,9 Mio. unter 18 Jahren [ 1 ]. Die medizinische Versorgung dieser Kinder- und Jugendlichen wird durch 16.803 berufstätige Kinder- und Jugendmediziner*innen in Deutschland …

Characteristics of NRAS-mutated patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a national (ABCMML) and an international cohort (cBioPortal)

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Big data from large international cooperations allow proving consistency of findings in national patient cohorts. We compared features in NRAS-mutated patients of the Austrian biodatabase for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (ABCMML) with the …

Two views on criminal behavior

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The emergence of Vienna as a leading center of medical criminalistics has increased research on the physiological differences between criminals and normal people. In the second half of the nineteenth century, criminologists sought to explain human …

Concealed spontaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy

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Bilateral tubal pregnancy (BTP), a rare form of ectopic pregnancy, occurs in 1/200,000 pregnancies and typically follows assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs). We report a case of spontaneous BTP in a 34-year-old woman presenting with acute …

Features of RUNX1-mutated patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a national (ABCMML) and international cohort (cBioPortal)

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Big data collected in large international cooperations now allow validation of findings from traditional national patient cohorts for proving consistency. In this study, we compared findings in RUNX1-mutated patients of the Austrian biodatabase …

Psychophysiologische Forschung der Staatssicherheit und der Einsatz von sogenannten Lügendetektoren in der DDR

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Die Studie beschreibt erstmals Forschungen der DDR-Staatssicherheit zu Polygraphen und Stimmanalysatoren sowie deren konspirativen Einsatz. Anhand von Stasiakten wird gezeigt, dass der sogenannte Lügendetektor auch in der DDR angewandt wurde. Zwar …

Acquired digital periungual fibrokeratoma in a 36-year-old male: case report and an update

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Acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADFK) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor often presenting as a small, firm, hyperkeratotic lesion, typically located in the periungual or subungual regions of the digits. Though benign, ADFK can lead to significant …

Features of TP53-mutated patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a national (ABCMML) and international cohort (cBIOPORTAL)

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Big data collected in large international cooperations allow validation of findings from traditional national patient cohorts for proving consistency. In this study we analyzed outcomes and phenotypic features of TP53-mutated chronic …

Vaginal versus caesarean delivery in fetal macrosomia—a retrospective cohort study

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Fetal macrosomia, defined as a birthweight exceeding 4000 or 4500 g, depending on gestational age, is one of the most common causes of adverse neonatal outcomes [ 1 ]. It represents a global issue, with an increased incidence recorded during the …

Tinea pseudoimbricata: a narrative literature review and five new cases

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Unrecognized fungal infections often present atypically due to modifications caused by the wrong treatment and delayed diagnosis. Presentation is untypical for classical tinea and may manifest as an eczema-like, psoriasis-like, lupus …

Value of mean platelet volume for diagnosing esophagitis in children with gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Gastroesophageal reflux, the movement of stomach contents into the esophagus, can lead to a more serious condition known as GERD [ 1 ]. The symptoms of GERD in children can vary depending on their age and the severity of the disease. These may …

Lichen planus—the role of age and gender in clinical appearance and treatment

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Lichen planus is a common pruritic inflammatory disorder of the skin with an autoimmune background. It affects < 1% of the general population. The disease has significant comorbidities that must be considered in a holistic approach. Skin and skin …

Diagnostic and treatment possibilities in the management of positional plagiocephaly

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Positional plagiocephaly, characterized by an asymmetric skull shape, is the most common craniofacial malformation in infancy. Associated risk factors include a preference for the supine position, first and assisted delivery, multiple pregnancy …

Clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of hospitalized oncological patients with hypercalcemia: a longitudinal, multicenter study

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Hypercalcemia, defined as a plasma calcium concentration equal to or greater than 10.2 mg/dl (2.5 mmol/l), arises from an imbalance in calcium entry into plasma, its elimination through urine, and its deposition in bone tissue. Various types of …

Grundlagen und Wirkungsweise von zielgerichteten Therapien

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Während die konventionelle zytostatische Krebstherapie durch eine geringe Spezifität und relativ ausgeprägte Nebenwirkungen charakterisiert ist, erlaubt die spezifische Inhibierung des Tumorwachstums eine zielgerichtete Therapie bei zumeist …