Witten/Herdecke University

When trauma turns septic: Associated factors and focus-specific mortality in 61,399 patients from the TraumaRegister DGU®

PURPOSE: Sepsis is a critical complication after severe trauma. This study aimed to identify factors associated with sepsis, to characterise sepsis foci in relation to injury pattern, and to evaluate the association of sepsis with multiple organ failure (MOF) and in-hospital mort...

Impact of design, size, and a combined routine on the plaque removal efficacy of manual, hybrid (powered-mode) and interdental toothbrushes: a robot-assisted in vitro study

Abstract Background Regular and effective toothbrushing with interdental cleaning is key to maintaining oral health. Using an in vitro testing system, we compared the plaque removal efficacy of manual toothbrushes with different bristle designs, different-sized interdental brushe...

Retrospective narratives of COVID-19 experiences: a qualitative study of written accounts by people in public in the context of a performative intervention

BACKGROUND: This qualitative study explored how people retrospectively described their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed how these experiences are remembered and interpreted over time. METHODS: A qualitative study design was employed, based on short texts written by...