Aktuelle Aspekte zur Ern ährung bei Hypercholesterinämie
ZusammenfassungHintergrundNeue europ äische und amerikanische Ernährungsleitlinien bei Cholesterin-Erhöhung sind wegen der kürzlichen Senkung des Zielwertes von LDL(Low density lipoprotein)-Cholesterin aktuell.MethodikDie Leitlinien, ihre Entwicklung und zugrunde liegende aktuelle Metaanalysen wurden mittels Medline/PubMed und Cochrane Database gesucht und analysiert sowie gezielt der Einfluss von Fetten, Kohlenhydraten und Proteinen in der Ern ährung auf das LDL-Cholesterin geprüft sowie Differenzen der Ernährungsempfehlungen der europäischen und amerikanischen Leitlinien erarbeitet.ErgebnisseIm Gegensatz zu den e...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - April 4, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial
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Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 24, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Palliative Care bei über 80-jährigen Patienten mit COVID‑19-Pneumonie auf der Intensivstation – invasive Beatmung zielführend?
ZusammenfassungMit dem Auftreten des neuartigen SARS-CoV-2-Virus im Februar 2020 und der damit assoziierten COVID ‑19-Viruspneumonie kam es zu einer Vielzahl schwer erkrankter Patienten auf den Intensivstationen. Gerade zu Beginn der Pandemie zeigte sich eine hohe Mortalität insbesondere der intubierten Patienten. Auch wenn sich durch gewonnene Erfahrungswerte in der Beatmung der schwer kranken Patienten die Mortalitätsrate senken ließ, beträgt sie in der Patientengruppe der über 80-Jährigen weiterhin 80 %. Anhand des vorgestellten Patientenbeispiels wird erörtert, inwieweit validierte Scores unterstützen, eine...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 22, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 15, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Elevated serum lead levels in neonates born to mothers suffering from opiate use disorder
ConclusionThe results of this study suggested a significant relationship between maternal opium consumption during pregnancy and neonatal serum lead levels, as well as decreased neonatal Apgar score. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Experimental laboratory biomarkers in multiple sclerosis
ConclusionsInteractions between environmental and genetic factors have been implicated in the development of MS. Previous investigations have identified a wide range of biomarkers that can be used for diagnosis and disease management. These molecules and their associated studies provide vital insight and data to help primary physicians improve clinical and health outcomes for MS patients. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Hospital-acquired infections in a tertiary hospital in Iran before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
This study showed that intensifying the infection prevention protocols is important in decreasing the nosocomial infections in some wards (cardiology and neurology). Still, we saw increased nosocomial infection in some wards, e.g., the intensive care unit (ICU) and coronary care unit (CCU). Thus, enhanced infection prevention protocols implemented in hospitals to prevent the spread of a pandemic infection may not always decrease rates of other hospital-acquired infections during a pandemic. Due to limited resources, transfer of staff, and staff shortage due to quarantine measures may prohibit improved prevention procedur...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Analysis of 160 nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms from an Austrian general medical practice: from typical disease pattern to unexpected clinical features
SummaryPatients from the general practice who had severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection between January 2020 and March 2021 participated in an online survey to report their symptoms. This observational study describes the broad range of mild to moderate symptoms experienced by 160 symptom-based coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) nonhospitalized patients, inc luding 89 laboratory-confirmed cases. Compared to confirmed cases, a higher number of presumed and suspected patients had sore throat, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, fatigue, or severe neck tension. Unexpected CO...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 3, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Chest CT severity score: assessment of COVID‑19 severity and short-term prognosis in hospitalized Iranian patients
ConclusionCT scan and semiquantitative scoring method could be beneficial and applicable in predicting the patient ’s condition. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - March 1, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Verhaltensmedizinisch-orthop ädische und klassisch-orthopädische Rehabilitation im Vergleich
ZusammenfassungGrundlagenEine psychische Komorbidit ät spielt im Kontext mit weiteren persönlichen, sozialen und beruflichen Faktoren bei der Ermittlung des spezifischen Rehabilitationsbedarfs der Patienten in Deutschland eine immer bedeutendere Rolle. Um dem Kriterienkatalog der DRV bei der Zuweisung von Patienten zu einer Rehabilitationsform mehr Aussagekraft zu verleihen, soll im Rahmen dieser retrospektiven Analyse ermittelt werden, von welchem der beiden untersuchten Rehabilitationskonzepte (orthopädische Rehabilitation bzw. Heilverfahren (HV)/verhaltensmedizinisch-orthopädische Rehabilitation (VMO)) Patienten mit...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 15, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Colonoscopic reduction of a transanal prolapsed ileocolic intussusception
SummaryTransanal protrusion of intussusception (TAPI; also known as prolapsed intussusception) is a rare complication. Here, we present a successful colonoscopic reduction of ileocolic intussusception presented with transanal prolapse. An 8‑month male child, weighing 8 kg, was referred to our hospital presenting with a mass in his anal canal, diarrhea and rectal bleeding for two days. The sonographic evaluation revealed an ileocolic intussusception in the rectosigmoid area. The patient was treated using colonoscopic reduction. To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting colonoscopic reduction for transanal ...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 15, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Natalizumab treatment during pregnancy in multiple sclerosis —clinical and bioethical aspects of an ongoing debate
ConclusionUse of natalizumab during pregnancy may be an option in highly active multiple sclerosis. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 10, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Cerebrospinal fluid kappa free light chains as biomarker in multiple sclerosis —from diagnosis to prediction of disease activity
SummaryMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder of the central nervous system that shows a high interindividual heterogeneity, which frequently poses challenges regarding diagnosis and prediction of disease activity. In this context, evidence of intrathecal inflammation provides an important information and mig ht be captured by kappa free light chains (κ-FLC) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In this review, we provide an overview on what is currently known about κ‑FLC, its historical development, the available assays and current evidence on its diagnostic and prognostic value in MS. Briefly, i...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 8, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Chondrosarcoma of the spine —a case report
ConclusionAs chondrosarcoma is a rare bone neoplasm, it must be considered in the differential diagnosis of lower back pain to initiate adequate treatment. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 4, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Sudden death of a pregnant woman because of massive aspiration—case report and review of literature
ConclusionSudden deaths in pregnancy are rare and dramatic conditions in emergency medicine. Cardiac checkups are very important for pregnant women with heart failures or heart anomalies, and must be recommended by gynecologists. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - December 21, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
