University Hospital Cologne

Interest in geriatric medicine training among health and social care professionals: the roles of experience and attitudes. Findings from the online survey of the COST Action PROGRAMMING 21122

Abstract Background The growth of ageing populations is increasing the requirement for professionals trained to care for older adults. Aims To explore factors associated with interest in further training in geriatrics across health and social care professionals. Methods The COST...

Clinical outcomes of a two-piece zirconia dental implant system

Abstract Background Data on market-available two-piece zirconia (ZrO₂) dental implants are limited. Therefore, the aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a commercially available ZrO₂ implant system over a 24-month period. Materials and method...

Service delivery interventions for lipid testing and lipid-lowering therapy for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of service-delivery interventions for lipid testing and lipid-lowering therapies, such as point-of-care testing and non-physician-led or collaborative care pr...

Monitoring strategies in adults eligible for pharmacological lipid-lowering therapy

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of different laboratory monitoring strategies for treatment efficacy (lipid levels) and treatment safety (hepatic, muscular, and renal parameters) in adults e...

Adaptations to breath-hold diving: from traditional divers to elite athletes

Breath-hold diving exposes humans to repeated episodes of profound hypoxia and hypercapnia, eliciting physiological adaptations that enable prolonged underwater performance. This article summarises current knowledge on chronic adaptations in elite breath-hold athletes and traditi...

A systematic review of ultrasound to predict severe disease in patients with dengue and other viral infections associated with hemorrhagic fevers

Background Viral infections associated with hemorrhagic fevers (VaHFs) cause millions of cases each year across a broad geography with severity ranging from asymptomatic cases to clinical disease with a high case fatality rate. Commonalities in pathophysiology across VaHFs includ...

Maternal metformin treatment in obese pregnant dams normalizes neonatal sensory-motor reflexes

BACKGROUND: Maternal overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions over recent decades, with detrimental effects on offspring metabolism and neurodevelopment. Metformin, commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes, is being investigated for...

Pharmacological lipid-lowering therapies for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults with dyslipidaemia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: Primary To compare the effects and safety of lipid-lowering therapies, including statin regimens (high intensity, moderate intensity, and low intensity), non-statin therapies, and...

Belantamab mafodotin plus venetoclax in t(11;14)-positive relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma – the BELI(E)VE trial

Abstract Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is a widely incurable B-cell malignancy that predominantly affects older adults, representing 10% of hematologic cancers. Despite advancements in therapy that have significantly extended median overall survival (OS), MM remains a clinical...

Parvovirus B19 infections in paediatric sickle cell disease patients: Genotype and hydroxyurea treatment influence disease severity

Summary In patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), parvovirus B19 infection (B19V) leads to acute anaemia (aplastic crisis), but may also be associated with other serious complications. We retrospectively analysed clinical data from paediatric SCD patients with B19V infections b...

VEGF ‐A Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy Inhibits Corneal Neovascularisation and Enhances Graft Survival in Murine High‐Risk Corneal Transplantation

BACKGROUND: To investigate, for the first time, whether an unconjugated VEGF-A antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) can inhibit corneal neovascularisation and improve graft survival in a murine high-risk corneal transplantation model. METHODS: A suture-induced corneal neovascularisati...

Visualizing the future: impact of holographic visualization on teaching minimally invasive veneer preparation: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Minimally invasive veneer preparation in prosthodontic education requires advanced spatial understanding and psychomotor precision. Although immersive technologies are increasingly used in dental education, evidence regarding the educational effectiveness of h...

Effectiveness of an on-site vaccination campaign for patients with cancer

Abstract Background Patients with haematological or oncological malignancies are at increased risk of severe infections. Vaccination is a key preventive strategy and is recommended by National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs). Yet, vaccination rates in this populat...

Dual-task testing in adults with persistent postconcussive symptoms: a scoping review with conceptual mapping approach

Abstract Background Persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS) affect approximately 30% of individuals following mild traumatic brain injury, resulting in prolonged sensorimotor and cognitive disruptions. While traditional assessments focus on isolated subfunctions, they often fai...

INPP5E interactome reveals novel connections to growth factor signaling

Abstract Primary cilia are sensory cell membrane protrusions whose malfunction causes diseases known as ciliopathies. Joubert syndrome (JBTS) is a rare recessive ciliopathy causing brain malformations and kidney cysts, among other manifestations. A key player in JBTS is INPP5E, a...

Functional fractionation of large-scale brain networks in the human subcortex

Brain network mapping plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human brain organization and the neuroanatomic foundations of cognition. Historically, the identification of large-scale brain networks has focused on the cerebral cortex. Some cortical networks have bee...

Tricuspid-Valve Intervention in Heart Failure

BackgroundThe effect of transcatheter tricuspid-valve repair on clinical outcomes, including death and hospitalization for heart failure, in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation remains uncertain. MethodsWe randomly assigned patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regu...

Pediatric intensive care follow-up in Germany is rarely established and highly heterogeneous: a nationwide survey of 20 PICUs

BACKGROUND: Survival after pediatric critical illness has improved substantially, but many survivors and their families experience long-term physical, neurocognitive, psychological and social sequelae, summarized as post-intensive care syndrome in pediatrics and in families. Stru...

A targetable dependency on nonsense-mediated decay for cellular homeostasis and immune control in small cell lung cancer

Abstract Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive malignancies, characterized by rapid metastatic dissemination and poor overall survival. Despite harboring excessive alterations, expectedly resulting in immunogenic neoantigens, patients with SCLC remain largel...

Effectiveness of an interactive music tablet intervention to reduce procedural anxiety in children: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Procedural anxiety in children is common and associated with maladaptive behavior, reduced cooperation, and increased perioperative stress. Although music-based interventions show promise, few are designed for routine clinical care. We evaluated an interactive tablet-bas...