Interleukin  10 rs1800896 and interleukin 1B rs16944 polymorphisms and the risk of cervical cancer
ConclusionIn this study, no association was found betweenIL10 rs1800896 andIL1B rs16944 polymorphisms and cervical cancer development. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Life satisfaction and anxiety in women with urinary incontinence
ConclusionIt is important for physicians to address the problem of urinary incontinence with their patients and to examine the present anxiety symptoms, given that they may affect their subjective wellbeing. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Epidemiology, microbiology, and outcomes of infective endocarditis in a  tertiary center in Jordan
ConclusionIn patients with endocarditis, Streptococcus viridans is the most common culture-positive bacteria at JUH. One third of our patients needed surgical intervention and the mortality rate was 13%. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A Â historical delve into neurotrauma-focused critical care
SummaryNeurocritical 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 not been extensively explored before. Our review delves into the history, timeline, and noteworthy pioneers of neurotrauma-focused neurocritical care. We explore the historical development during early times, the 18th–20th centuries, and modern times, as well as warfare- and sports-related concussions. Research is ever growing in this budding field, with several promi...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The pathological anatomical collection of the Natural History Museum Vienna
This article reviews the current medical issues on which research has been and is being conducted by including PASW specimens (hereby using the ICD-10 code), and the extent to and ethical conditions under which this important heritage could be used as a reference collection for clinical and bioanthropological (paleopathological and palaeoepidemiological) studies; finally, this article reflects on the value and future research prospects, taking into account diff erent positions and the ongoing discussions in pathological anatomical human tissue collections. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - February 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)
(Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Dissociation of clinical, laboratory, and bone biopsy findings in adult X-linked hypophosphatemia: a  case report
We report the case of a middle-aged woman with clinically mild disease, relatively balanced laboratory values, but bone non-healing of the femur post-surgery. Transiliac bone biopsy revealed pronounced osteomalacia and severe deterioration of bone microstructure. Due to the lack of XLH-typical symptoms, the patient was not substituted with calcitriol and phosphate in adulthood. Thus, laboratory findings and radiological examinations do not necessarily reflect bone metabolism in XLH. Bone biopsies should be considered in unclear cases or prior to surgery in adult s with XLH. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Netherton syndrome in a  Bulgarian patient
This article is mainly focused on innovative therapeutic options, including modern medications such as dupilumab, infliximab, secukinumab, anakinra, omalizumab, and others. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
O  vos mendici medici. Ärztekritik des Johannes Gregor Macer Szepsius (ca. 1530–nach 1579)
ZusammenfassungSeit der Antike besteht zwischen Literatur und Medizin eine Beziehung. Oft tritt ein Arzt im literarischen Genre der Satire als Repr äsentant der Medizin auf und wurde Gegenstand dieser Satire. Ein Humanist, welcher die Arbeit und das Verhalten von Ärzten scharf kritisierte, war der kaum bekannte humanistische Autor Johannes Gregor Macer Szepsius (ca. 1530–nach 1579). Wir haben die satirischen Verse aus seinem umfangreichen poetischen WerkDe vera gloria, Über den echten Ruhm, gelesen, übersetzt und in Bezug auf Inhalt, Struktur und Quellen analysiert. Demnach sind Ärzte durch Einbildung, Ignoranz, Fa...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Anticonvulsive treatment in autoimmune encephalitis: a  systematic literature review
ConclusionFew robust data exist on the particular efficacy of ASM in autoimmune epileptic seizures. While these patients generally seem to respond less well to ASM or surgical interventions, sodium channel blockers may have an additional benefit compared to other substances. However, levels of evidence are low and early IT remains the mainstay of AIE therapy. Future trials should address optimal ASM selection and dosing in AIE. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Modelle der Integration eines palliativmedizinischen Konzeptes in die onkologische Behandlung
ZusammenfassungAnhand des Fallbeispiels eines 55-j ährigen Patienten wird die Herausforderung einer frühzeitigen Einbindung von Palliative Care gezeigt. Obwohl dies von verschiedenen medizinischen Fachgesellschaften unterstützt wird, ist die Verwendung des Wortes „palliativ“ nicht einfach, weil es oft mit dem Lebensende assoziiert ist. Die pr imäre Palliativbetreuung wird durch ein onkologisches Team durchgeführt, sekundäre Palliativversorgung von interprofessionell spezialisierten Teams angewandt. Verschiedene Modelle der Einbindung von Palliative Care in eine onkologische Behandlung werden beschrieben und der G...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ovarian yolk sac tumor in a  premenarchal girl
We describe the case of an ovarian yolk sac tumor in a 12-year-old premenarchal girl suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and chronic spontaneous urticaria, which presented as a rapidly growing solid cystic formation in the hypogastrium with an extreme increase in alpha fetoprotein (52,778 mg/ml). After ultrasound and MRI imaging, fertility-sparing staging surgery was performed, and the diagnosis of an ovarian yolk sac tumor with positive malignant cells in ascites was confirmed. The specificity of this case is the tumor classification into stag e IC3 according to the FIGO and stage III according to the Childrenâ€...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Comparison of the efficacy of equivalent doses of dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, and hydrocortisone for treatment of COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome: a  prospective three-arm randomized clinical trial
ConclusionBased on the results, severe cases of COVID-19 treated with dexamethasone might have a  better clinical status at 28-day follow-up compared to methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone at an equivalent dose. Larger multicenter trials are required to confirm our findings. (Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift)
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Digital health —high tech or high touch?
SummaryDigital transformation in medicine refers to the implementation of information technology-driven developments in the healthcare system and their impact on the way we teach, share, and practice medicine. We would like to provide an overview of current developments and opportunities but also of the risks of digital transformation in medicine. Therefore, we examine the possibilities wearables and digital biomarkers provide for early detection and monitoring of diseases and discuss the potential of artificial intelligence applications in medicine. Furthermore, we outline new opportunities offered by telemedicine applica...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - January 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A Â concept for adapting medical education to the next generations via three-staged digital peer teaching key feature cases
SummaryWhile the core principles of medical education remain the same, the students ’ socioecological backgrounds, values and learning requirements are constantly changing. Bridging the generation gap between teachers and students is a key challenge of medical didactics. To meet the demands of today’s classroom, we piloted a novel three-stage peer teaching and key feature con cept. First, an on-demand key feature video case was presented. Second a background video was launched, followed by a self-assessment tool. Third, a live case discussion webinar focusing on clinical reasoning was held. The contents were creat...
Source: Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift - December 21, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
