This content is machine translated Stock investment Corona crash: what now? The Corona crisis caused stock indices around the world to plummet more than almost any event before. On average, stock markets fell by 30 percent in just a few weeks.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antiseptic wound care Microenvironment is crucial An antimicrobial method optimally adapted to the individual wound microenvironment is a success factor in wound treatment. Mechanical debridement is required to completely clear a biofilm, and outpatient care is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Necrotizing fasciitis Debridement and intensive care: essential for survival! Necrotizing soft tissue infections are characterized by rapidly spreading fascial necrosis with a high lethality. In addition to prompt surgical debridement, early intensive treatment with appropriate antibiotics is critical.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic How can healthcare workers protect themselves? Expert advice from an infectiologist The current situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and raises many questions. What rules of conduct and protective measures can healthcare professionals apply in everyday clinical…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus 2019-nCov Ultraviolet LEDs for decontamination of surfaces Researchers at the Solid State Lighting & Energy Electronics Center at the University of California are developing ultraviolet LEDs that can be used to decontaminate surfaces that have come into…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute and chronic cough In some cases a detective work Acute coughs are often viral and usually do not require the use of antibiotics – however, if pneumonia is present, antibiotics may be essential for survival. Chronic cough is a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Helicobacter pylori infection Eradication rate must be weighed against risk of resistance development Helicobacter pylori infection induces chronic active gastritis. If the diagnostic findings are positive, eradication is recommended. The risk of resistance formation should also be taken into account when selecting a…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Letter to the editor He who seeks (more) finds The number of new infections is a key indicator of a possible easing of the lockdown – it just needs to be interpreted correctly.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus How to protect yourself? Answers from an infectiologist The current dynamic situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic raises questions. Especially for health care workers, it is essential to have up-to-date information on protective and hygienic measures…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus Increased protection for particularly vulnerable persons For most people, an illness with the new coronavirus is harmless. However, the virus can be dangerous for older people aged 65 and older and those with pre-existing disease. Therefore,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Hay fever and asthma in times of Corona Similar symptoms – Allergy or COVID-19? Spring is here. In normal times, we would all enjoy nice weather, warmer temperatures, and nature blossoming. In the special times we are in, the matter is more complicated: the…
