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The face of a person wearing a face mask and glasses can be seen out of focus in the background, looking at a vaccine bottle in her hand, which is in the focus of the picture. She is holding the vial with a blue medical nitrile glove in her left hand and is drawing up a dose from a syringe with her right hand. The word "Vaccine" can be seen on the bottle.  The face of a person wearing a face mask and glasses can be seen out of focus in the background, looking at a vaccine bottle in her hand, which is in the focus of the picture. She is holding the vial with a blue medical nitrile glove in her left hand and is drawing up a dose from a syringe with her right hand. The word "Vaccine" can be seen on the bottle.

Study on post-COVID-19 condition

A nationwide survey in germany of almost 110,000 participants has shown how vaccinations and infections influence the post-COVID-19 condition risk.

Dr. Stefanie Ruhs and Philipp Terpe working in the lab.  Dr. Stefanie Ruhs and Philipp Terpe working in the lab.

Sepsis: Study uncovers dysfunction of vascular muscle cells

Elevated lactate levels and acidosis, which can occur acutely during sepsis due to metabolic derailment, only have a disrupting effect in synergistic combination. This was recently shown in a study by the UMH.

The camera is on the ground and is pointing towards the sky. Five young people stretch their heads into the picture.  The camera is on the ground and is pointing towards the sky. Five young people stretch their heads into the picture.

Health of adolescents in Germany

New findings of the HBSC study from the 2022 survey have been published in the Journal of Health Monitoring.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Plontke präsentiert ein anatomisches Modell eines Ohres.  Prof. Dr. Stefan Plontke präsentiert ein anatomisches Modell eines Ohres.

Sudden hearing loss: Results of the HODOKORT trial

In the case of sudden hearing loss, high-dose therapy with common medications is not more effective than standard treatment but associated with a higher risk of side effects.

Lack of basic colorectal cancer care is costing lives

In sub-Saharan Africa, most people with colorectal cancer receive inadequate or no treatment. Yet the life expectancy could be significantly improved with simple measures.

Ein Handy mit der Webseite von DigiHero auf dem Display liegt auf einem Papierhaufen. Auf dem Papiertext ist "Long COVID" rot hervorgehoben. Im oberen linken Bildrand ist ein Briefumschlag mit einer Einladung zur Studie erkennbar.  Ein Handy mit der Webseite von DigiHero auf dem Display liegt auf einem Papierhaufen. Auf dem Papiertext ist "Long COVID" rot hervorgehoben. Im oberen linken Bildrand ist ein Briefumschlag mit einer Einladung zur Studie erkennbar.

Long COVID

A study by the University Medicine Halle shows that the risk of developing long COVID is significantly lower following an infection with the Omicron variant than after an infection with earlier coronavirus variants.

A person wearing blue gloves, glasses and a lab coat works with cell cultures in the laboratory.  A person wearing blue gloves, glasses and a lab coat works with cell cultures in the laboratory.

New therapeutic approach

A team at University Medicine Halle has uncovered previously unknown processes in the development of neuroblastoma. Preclinical trials suggest a novel therapeutic approach.

The face of a person wearing a face mask and glasses can be seen out of focus in the background, looking at a vaccine bottle in her hand, which is in the focus of the picture. She is holding the vial with a blue medical nitrile glove in her left hand and is drawing up a dose from a syringe with her right hand. The word "Vaccine" can be seen on the bottle.  The face of a person wearing a face mask and glasses can be seen out of focus in the background, looking at a vaccine bottle in her hand, which is in the focus of the picture. She is holding the vial with a blue medical nitrile glove in her left hand and is drawing up a dose from a syringe with her right hand. The word "Vaccine" can be seen on the bottle.

Study on post-COVID-19 condition

A nationwide survey in germany of almost 110,000 participants has shown how vaccinations and infections influence the post-COVID-19 condition risk.

Dr. Stefanie Ruhs and Philipp Terpe working in the lab.  Dr. Stefanie Ruhs and Philipp Terpe working in the lab.

Sepsis: Study uncovers dysfunction of vascular muscle cells

Elevated lactate levels and acidosis, which can occur acutely during sepsis due to metabolic derailment, only have a disrupting effect in synergistic combination. This was recently shown in a study by the UMH.

The camera is on the ground and is pointing towards the sky. Five young people stretch their heads into the picture.  The camera is on the ground and is pointing towards the sky. Five young people stretch their heads into the picture.

Health of adolescents in Germany

New findings of the HBSC study from the 2022 survey have been published in the Journal of Health Monitoring.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Plontke präsentiert ein anatomisches Modell eines Ohres.  Prof. Dr. Stefan Plontke präsentiert ein anatomisches Modell eines Ohres.

Sudden hearing loss: Results of the HODOKORT trial

In the case of sudden hearing loss, high-dose therapy with common medications is not more effective than standard treatment but associated with a higher risk of side effects.

Lack of basic colorectal cancer care is costing lives

In sub-Saharan Africa, most people with colorectal cancer receive inadequate or no treatment. Yet the life expectancy could be significantly improved with simple measures.

Ein Handy mit der Webseite von DigiHero auf dem Display liegt auf einem Papierhaufen. Auf dem Papiertext ist "Long COVID" rot hervorgehoben. Im oberen linken Bildrand ist ein Briefumschlag mit einer Einladung zur Studie erkennbar.  Ein Handy mit der Webseite von DigiHero auf dem Display liegt auf einem Papierhaufen. Auf dem Papiertext ist "Long COVID" rot hervorgehoben. Im oberen linken Bildrand ist ein Briefumschlag mit einer Einladung zur Studie erkennbar.

Long COVID

A study by the University Medicine Halle shows that the risk of developing long COVID is significantly lower following an infection with the Omicron variant than after an infection with earlier coronavirus variants.

A person wearing blue gloves, glasses and a lab coat works with cell cultures in the laboratory.  A person wearing blue gloves, glasses and a lab coat works with cell cultures in the laboratory.

New therapeutic approach

A team at University Medicine Halle has uncovered previously unknown processes in the development of neuroblastoma. Preclinical trials suggest a novel therapeutic approach.