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Patients' preferences for involvement in the decision-making process for trea...
Abstract Background To assess factors associated with the preferred role of the attending ophthalmologist in the decision-making processes before treating diabetic retinopathy... -
The impairment of small nerve fibers in severe sepsis and septic shock
Abstract Background A decrease of small nerve fibers in skin biopsies during the course of critical illness has been demonstrated recently. However, the diagnostic use of skin... -
Suspicion of respiratory tract infection with multidrug-resistant Enterobacte...
Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections are a serious concern for children admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Tracheal colonization with MDR... -
Local measles vaccination gaps in Germany and the role of vaccination providers
Abstract Background Measles elimination in Europe is an urgent public health goal, yet despite the efforts of its member states, vaccination gaps and outbreaks occur. This study... -
Inflammatory profile in LRRK2-associated prodromal and clinical PD
Abstract Background There is evidence for a relevant role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of Parkinsonâ s disease (PD). Mutations in the LRRK2 gene represent the most... -
Genome-Wide Association Study of Late-Onset Myasthenia Gravis: Confirmation o...
Abstract To investigate the genetics of late-onset myasthenia gravis (LOMG), we conducted a genome-wide association study imputation of >6 million single nucleotide... -
Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) and proteinuria pre...
Abstract Background Nephropathia epidemica (NE) is a mild form of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) that is caused by the Puumala virus. Periodic outbreaks have been... -
Safety and efficacy of the choline analogue SAR97276 for malaria treatment: r...
Abstract Background Malaria remains one of the most important infectious diseases. Treatment options for severe malaria are limited and the choline analogue SAR97276A is a novel... -
Open-label, multicenter, single-arm phase II DeCOG-study of ipilimumab in pre...
Abstract Background Ipilimumab is an approved immunotherapy that has shown an overall survival benefit in patients with cutaneous metastatic melanoma in two phase III trials. As... -
CHI3L1 polymorphisms, cord blood YKL-40 levels and later asthma development
Abstract Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1), the gene encoding YKL-40, and increased serum YKL-40 levels are associated with severe... -
Long-term safety and efficacy of vismodegib in patients with advanced basal c...
Abstract Background In the primary analysis of the ERIVANCE BCC trial, vismodegib, the first US Food and Drug Administration–approved Hedgehog pathway inhibitor, showed... -
Vision-related quality of life in patients receiving intravitreal ranibizumab...
Abstract Background Vision-related quality of life (vrQoL) is advancing more and more into the focus of interest in ophthalmological clinical research. However, to date only... -
A randomised, double-blind clinical phase II trial of the efficacy, safety, t...
Abstract Background The clinical development of a single encounter treatment for uncomplicated malaria has the potential to significantly improve the effectiveness of... -
Inpatient gradual diagnostics and its relevance for determining treatment str...
Abstract Background Identifying patients who will benefit from spine surgery is still a challenge. This is especially the case when patients’ complaints and medical history,...