Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental health issue that severely affects individuals’ quality of life and functionality [ 1 ]. Despite various antidepressant treatments, many patients do not achieve full remission or continue to …
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease, with approximately 50% of patients developing renal involvement during the disease course. Lupus nephritis (LN) can be categorized into six subtypes: minimal mesangial (class …
This case report presents a successful retrieval of a metallic foreign body located in the soft tissue of the patient’s posterior thigh using a combination of ultrasound and radiography localization in an emergency setting. The combined use of …
Post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) describes a persistent complex of symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection [ 1 , 2 ]. A common symptom in PCS is fatigue. It usually worsens after physical or mental exertion (post-exertional malaise). Fatigue is often …
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that is caused by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the brain [ 1 ]. In 2016, 6.1 million people worldwide were diagnosed with PD, including 1.4 million individuals in China [ 2 ]. In this …
Palliative care (PC) is an approach designed to improve the quality of life for patients and their families facing life-threatening illnesses. It focuses on the prevention and relief of suffering through early implementation and treatment of …
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has emerged as a highly effective and safe HIV prevention strategy [ 1 , 2 ]; however, its implementation has been accompanied by frequent screening for sexually transmitted …
Forgotten ureteral stents are a significant clinical issue, often leading to serious complications such as encrustation, stone formation and obstruction. These complications arise from the accumulation of mineral deposits on the stent surface …
On 13 November 2024 an approximately 12 × 8 m color reproduction, created using artificial intelligence (AI), of the faculty painting “Medicine” by Gustav Klimt, which was destroyed in 1945, was presented to the public on the facade of a research …
Infections with SARS-CoV‑2 (COVID-19) have become a global health crisis, causing high morbidity and mortality rates. While around 80% of those infected experience mild to moderate symptoms, about 5% develop critical conditions [ 1 ]. A small …
We present a rare case of a 9-year-old child with acute accommodative comitant esotropia, a form of acquired strabismus caused by excessive smartphone use. Symptoms commonly include double vision, closing or covering one eye when working at close …
Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors with different immunophenotypes, morphological features, clinical presentations, and outcomes. Therefore, the diversity of NENs can easily confuse clinicians and lead to …
Arthrofibrosis (AF) is one of the most frequent complications after knee surgery, such as anterior cruciate ligament repair or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Concerning the epidemiology, the reported incidences range from 1–35% [ 1 – 6 ]; however …
Hyperglycemia on admission to hospital is relatively frequent (8%), often needs hospitalization (up to 80%) and is an independent predictor of mortality and length of hospital stay [ 1 , 2 ]. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar …
