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abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulsatile tinnitus, unlike idiopathic tinnitus, usually has a specific, identifiable cause. Nonetheless, uncertainty often arises in clinical practice about the findings to be sought and the strategy for work-up. METHODS:Selective literature review and evaluation of our own series of patients. RESULTS:Puls...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Hofmann E,Behr R,Neumann-Haefelin T,Schwager K

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The percentage of organ donors among the German population is very low, and the supply of organs does not meet the demand. Relatively few organ explantations are performed in Germany, compared to other countries. The central element leading up to organ explantation is the donor's consent. This can be express...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Küpers M,Dudda M,Kauther MD,Schwarz B,Hausen SA,Jöckel KH

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A confusing variety of options are available for the treatment of depressive disorders. METHOD:Selective literature review under consideration of current guidelines. RESULTS:The treatment of depression can be divided into acute, maintenance and prophylactic phases. The basic forms of treatment are pharma...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bschor T,Adli M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Basically two types of sweating exist: thermoregulatory and emotional sweating. They are controlled by different centers: thermo regulatory sweating is regulated predominantly by the hypothalamus, emotional sweating predominantly by the limbic system. Enhanced sweating, called hyperhidrosis, can be generaliz...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Schlereth T,Dieterich M,Birklein F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common retinal disease in older people. In Europe, about 1.6% of persons over age 65 and more than 13% of persons over age 85 have late-stage AMD, which can severely impair vision. The development of AMD is influenced both by environmental factors and by a strong h...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Weber BH,Charbel Issa P,Pauly D,Herrmann P,Grassmann F,Holz FG

更新日期：2014-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Germany, public interest in a vegan diet is steadily growing. There are, however, no current data on the macro- and micronutrient status of vegans. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study entitled "The Risks and Benefits of a Vegan Diet" (RBVD), we investigated the dietary intake, basic laboratory parameters,...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Weikert C,Trefflich I,Menzel J,Obeid R,Longree A,Dierkes J,Meyer K,Herter-Aeberli I,Mai K,Stangl GI,Müller SM,Schwerdtle T,Lampen A,Abraham K

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multi-center observational studies in surgery can yield important findings, as long as they are appropriately designed and monitored and employ modern methods of statistical analysis. METHODS:In a multi-center quality assurance study carried out in 346 German hospitals from 2000 to 2004, data were collected...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Kube R,Gastinger I,Mroczkowski P,Ptok H,Wolff S,Lippert H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The choice of type of heart valve prosthesis is determined by the patient's age since bioprostheses have a limited lifespan. This article reviews current recommendations and the literature on cardiac valve replacement. METHODS:Selective literature search in Medline/PubMed back to 1996 and review of curren...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Hoffmann G,Lutter G,Cremer J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) was first described in 1984. This disorder, a primary genetic cardiomyopathy, is now attracting increased attention. METHOD:The current state of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of NCCM are d...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Engberding R,Stöllberger C,Ong P,Yelbuz TM,Gerecke BJ,Breithardt G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent years have seen a marked increase in laser-pointerrelated injuries, which sometimes involve severe retinal damage and irreversible visual impairment. These injuries are often caused by untested or incorrectly classified devices that are freely available over the Internet. METHODS:We reviewed pertinen...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Birtel J,Harmening WM,Krohne TU,Holz FG,Charbel Issa P,Herrmann P

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:4-10% of the general population and 20% of primary care patients have what are called "non-specific, functional, and somatoform bodily complaints." These often take a chronic course, markedly impair the sufferers' quality of life, and give rise to high costs. They can be made worse by inappropriate behavior ...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Schaefert R,Hausteiner-Wiehle C,Häuser W,Ronel J,Herrmann M,Henningsen P

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening colonoscopy can lower the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), yet participation rates are low even in groups at high risk. The goal of this study was to double the rate of participation in screening colonoscopy among persons at familial risk and then to determine the frequency of neoplasia in thi...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bauer A,Riemann JF,Seufferlein T,Reinshagen M,Hollerbach S,Haug U,Unverzagt S,Boese S,Ritter-Herschbach M,Jahn P,Frese T,Harris M,Landenberger M

更新日期：2018-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we investigated the measures currently being taken in German hospitals to prevent infection with methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). To this end, we circulated a questionnaire among hospitals participating in the MRSA-KISS module. "KISS" in the name of this project s...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Chaberny IF,Wriggers A,Behnke M,Gastmeier P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The German Standing Committee on Vaccination Recommendations (Ständige Impfkommission, STIKO) recommends standard vaccination against pneumococcal infections for all persons aged 60 or older, and for all persons of any age with an increased health risk. It is not known how many persons in the target group in...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Theidel U,Kuhlmann A,Braem A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nail disorders can arise at any age. About half of all nail disorders are of infectious origin, 15% are due to inflammatory or metabolic conditions, and 5% are due to malignancies and pigment disturbances. The differential diagnosis of nail disorders is often an area of uncertainty. METHODS:This review is b...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Wollina U,Nenoff P,Haroske G,Haenssle HA

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is estimated that 1 million persons in Germany suffer from hepatic cirrhosis, which is the final stage of chronic inflammation of the liver. Cirrhosis has multiple causes, all of which lead to structural changes of the liver and to portal hypertension. The main complications of cirrhosis arise in turn: Th...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Sauerbruch T,Appenrodt B,Schmitz V,Spengler U

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cirrhosis of the liver is the end stage of chronic liver disease. Among the many liver disorders that can lead to cirrhosis, some progress rapidly (years) and others more slowly (decades). In Germany, cirrhosis is often a consequence of fatty liver disease due to alcoholism or other causes, but can also be c...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Wiegand J,Berg T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatologists, paediatricians, and general practitioners are often consulted by worried parents for the evaluation of a cutaneous tumor. METHODS:Selective literature review. RESULTS:Only 1-2% of skin tumors excised in children turn out to be malignant when examined histologically. Warning signs of maligna...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Hamm H,Höger PH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most meniscus lesions are of non-traumatic origin. The indications for partial meniscectomy are controversial. METHODS:We systematically searched the literature for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing partial meniscectomy with non-surgical treatment. RESULTS:Of 6870 articles retrieved by the lite...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Petersen W,Achtnich A,Lattermann C,Kopf S

更新日期：2015-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One-third of all patients with epilepsy have persistent seizures despite medical treatment. If the origin of the seizures can be localized to a particular site in the brain, epilepsy surgery is a treatment option that addresses the cause of the problem. METHOD:The presurgical assessment and surgical treatme...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Schulze-Bonhage A,Zentner J

更新日期：2014-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite recent advances in their treatment, schizophrenic disorders are still among the diseases that most severely impair patients' quality of life. For this reason, centers for the early recognition of schizophrenic disorders have come into existence worldwide. In these centers, much effort is devoted to...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Klosterkötter J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International studies show that aggressive behavior against primary care physicians is not an uncommon occurrence. There has been no systematic study to date of the nature and frequency of such occurrences in Germany. METHODS:A four-page questionnaire was sent to a nationwide random sample of 1500 primary c...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Vorderwülbecke F,Feistle M,Mehring M,Schneider A,Linde K

更新日期：2015-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In view of the rise in antibiotic resistance and Clostridium difficile superinfection, close monitoring of antibiotic prescribing practices is essential so that targeted quality assurance measures can be taken. METHODS:We analyzed nationwide data from multiple statutory health insurance carriers on prescrip...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bätzing-Feigenbaum J,Schulz M,Schulz M,Hering R,Kern WV

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As of 1 April 2007, pharmacists in Germany filling prescriptions covered by the statutory health insurance system (Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV) are required, whenever possible, to dispense a preparation that contains the same active substance and for which a rebate contract is in effect. The physici...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Hoffmann F,Glaeske G,Pfannkuche MS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eliminating measles in Europe by 2015 is a WHO health goal. In Germany, physicians are legally required to report measles cases, yet it seems likely that reporting is less than universal. The goal of this study is to compare the number of measles cases that are reflected by data from the statutory health ins...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Mette A,Reuss AM,Feig M,Kappelmayer L,Siedler A,Eckmanns T,Poggensee G

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Much new evidence on oral anticoagulation has come to light in recent years. Non-vitamin-K-dependent oral anti- coagulants (NOAC) have been developed and have been introduced into clinical practice. In this review, we present the current state of the evidence on anticoagulation for various indications with v...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Altiok E,Marx N

更新日期：2018-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pilonidal disease is an acute or chronic infection in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, mainly in the natal cleft. Its incidence in Germany in 2012 was 48 cases per 100 000 persons per year. METHODS:This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective literature search. RESULTS:The numerous...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Iesalnieks I,Ommer A

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of intraoral appliances (IOA), maxillary expansion (ME), and maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) in the treatment of children and adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has not yet been adequately assessed. METHODS:An umbrella review was performed based on established guidelines for evi...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Koretsi V,Eliades T,Papageorgiou SN

更新日期：2018-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cluster-randomized trials (CRT) are needed to compare interventions that are allocated to entire groups of subjects, rather than to individuals. Publications about CRT have become steadily more common over the past decade. Readers of such publications should be able to categorize and interpret the findings o...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Lorenz E,Köpke S,Pfaff H,Blettner M

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early gastro-esophageal cancer is staged as m1 to m3 depending on the infiltration of the anatomical layers of the mucosa or, analogously, as sm1 to sm3 depending on the depth of infiltration into the submucosa. The risk of lymph node metastases is low in mucosal carcinoma but increases with the depth of inf...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Gockel I,Hoffmeister A

更新日期：2018-08-06 00:00:00