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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.

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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.

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.