Institution
Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Cold atmospheric plasma affects metabolic processes in malignant melanoma
BACKGROUND: Partially ionized gas, also known as cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), is reported to have anti-tumor specific properties via reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in different tumor entities. Many CAP effects have already been studied, but the exact influence on m...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Pediatric Clostridium septicum infections: a systematic review and case-based perspective
Abstract Context Pediatric Clostridium septicum infections are extremely rare but often fulminant and rapidly progressive. They may manifest as clostridial myonecrosis, sepsis, or with gastrointestinal involvement. Systematic data on presentation, management, and outcomes remain...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Immunosuppressed patients have a substantially increased risk for developing skin cancer. Therefore, it is mandatory that such patients are adequately informed and aware of skin cancer and their increased risk to modify their behavior. Numerous studies have evaluated the topic, b...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Backgroud: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed first-line treatment for advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (aNSCLC). While overall survival(OS) remains the primary endpoint, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a key patient-centered outcome. Time to deteri...