Krankenhaus Barmherzige Brüder

The “salted pretzel” sign: A radiological indication of a calcified amorphous tumor as a rare cause of embolic stroke

Calcified amorphous tumors (CAT), also known as toothpaste tumors, are associated with a high prevalence of cerebrovascular events. Present literature provides limited information on conservative treatment strategies, as most published cases had undergone surgical treatment. Henc...

Critical result thresholds and notification practices in clinical laboratories

Laboratory medicine plays an important role in clinical decision-making. The timely notification of results requiring medical attention is therefore essential to ensure patient safety. Since its introduction, the concept of critical result notification has expanded to include bot...