This rapid review was conducted by following a predefined protocol developed by the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group. A total of 172 potential reviews and 167 primary studies of interest were found. AMSTAR II was used to assess the quality of …

Es handelt sich um eine retrospektive Studie am Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Klinik für Allgemeine Pädiatrie und Neonatologie, die am 17.05.2019 durch die Ethik-Kommission der Ärztekammer des Saarlandes (Kenn-Nr. 105/19) bewilligt wurde.

Der Begriff Ataxie wird in der aktuellen neurologischen Terminologie meist zur Beschreibung degenerativer Erkrankungen und Läsionen des Kleinhirns und der zerebrozerebellären Verbindungsbahnen verwendet [ 1 , 2 ]. Ataxie beeinflusst willkürliche …

Acute bilateral vision loss (ABVL) is a rare and challenging diagnostic issue that is most often caused by a neurological disorder. Since it can be the presenting symptom of potentially life-threatening diseases, priority should be given to …

We represent the case of a premature twin neonate born from uncomplicated pregnancy who developed seizures at the age of 24 h. Two-dimensional ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging revealed left-sided hemimegalencephaly. Further extensive …

Ludwig v. Beethoven litt an einer Zirrhose, die einen exzessiven Alkoholkonsum vermuten lässt. Dieser Befund fand bisher wenig Beachtung. Eine Studie vergleicht nun biographische und medizinische Dokumente, um ein genaueres Bild von der Symptomatik zu zeichnen.  

After 2 weeks of treatment, a woman with multiple sclerosis treated with dimethyl fumarate developed alopecia. Considering the adverse events, the therapy was discontinued, leading to alopecia regression during the next 3 months. Although the …

The sense of smell has several important roles. For example, it influences emotional states including enthusiasm, attention, and sexual behavior. It enables the control of food hygiene by warning of rotten food after a person has memorized …

Classical PNS are associated with well-characterized autoantibodies against intracellular antigens and occur mainly in elderly people [ 1 ]. They are frequently associated with cancer and commonly precede a tumor diagnosis. Approximately 0.01% of …

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a relatively rare but serious and life-threatening condition characterized by infection of the endocardial surface of the heart [ 1 – 3 ]. Despite progress, the diagnosis of IE is still challenging and outcomes are …

The pathological anatomical collection Vienna (Pathologisch-Anatomische Sammlung Wien; PASW) is a living and still growing research collection. It was established as early as 1796 as part of the Medical University of Vienna, acquired the status of …

Neurocritical care is a multidisciplinary field managing patients with a wide range of aliments. Specifically, neurotrauma is a rapidly growing field with increasing demands. The history of how neurotrauma management came to its current form has …

Comel–Netherton syndrome, or Netherton syndrome (NS), is a rare chronic genetic skin condition affecting the daily life of patients, which often results in poorly developed social skills and anxiety. Genetic predisposition plays a key role …

X‑linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a phosphate wasting disorder. Typical serum constellations include low serum phosphate as well as high alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23 ) levels. Adult XLH patients usually …

Seit der Antike besteht zwischen Literatur und Medizin eine Beziehung. Oft tritt ein Arzt im literarischen Genre der Satire als Repräsentant der Medizin auf und wurde Gegenstand dieser Satire. Ein Humanist, welcher die Arbeit und das Verhalten von …

Autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) syndromes constitute a wide, heterogenous group of diseases. They are divided into those associated with antibodies against intracellular antigens and those with antibodies against extracellular structures. While the …

Aus Gründen der einfacheren Lesbarkeit wird in dieser Leitlinie durchgehend die maskuline Form verwendet, es sind aber ausdrücklich alle Geschlechter inkludiert.

This historical account is a departure from the oblivion of the historical circumstances surrounding the introduction of the open method of wound healing by Vincenz Kern, a Viennese professor of surgery in 1809, and which is still used today in …

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) represents a rare neuroimmunological disease causing recurrent attacks and accumulation of permanent disability in affected patients. The discovery of the pathogenic IgG‑1 antibody targeting a water …

On the occasion of the reburial of Beethoven’s mortal remains in 1863, skull fragments are said to have come into the possession of Prof. Dr. Seligmann, who was present at that time and had conducted scientific investigations. These fragments were …