{"title":"Unlocking the hidden power of the subconscious: 30 years of the postgraduate course in Vienna.","authors":"Heidemarie Zach","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02455-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00508-024-02455-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":"131-133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Moritz Messner, Gerhard Pölzl, Christopher Adlbrecht, Johann Altenberger, Johann Auer, Robert Berent, Jakob Dörler, Marc-Michael Zaruba, Christian Ebner, Friedrich Fruhwald, Martin Hülsmann, Deddo Mörtl, Peter P Rainer, Anna Rab, Thomas Weber, Rudolf Berger
{"title":"Diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency in chronic heart failure : Position statement of the heart failure working group of the Austrian Society of Cardiology.","authors":"Moritz Messner, Gerhard Pölzl, Christopher Adlbrecht, Johann Altenberger, Johann Auer, Robert Berent, Jakob Dörler, Marc-Michael Zaruba, Christian Ebner, Friedrich Fruhwald, Martin Hülsmann, Deddo Mörtl, Peter P Rainer, Anna Rab, Thomas Weber, Rudolf Berger","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02521-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02521-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Iron deficiency (ID) is a common comorbidity in heart failure (HF), affecting 55% of chronic and up to 80% of acute HF patients, regardless of ejection fraction (EF). An ID is associated with reduced quality of life, impaired exercise capacity (VO<sub>2</sub> peak), higher hospitalization rate and lower survival rate. It is also an independent predictor of HF outcomes. This consensus statement critically reviews the diagnostic criteria for ID in HF and provides recommendations for their use. The efficacy and safety of intravenous iron supplements, including ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) and ferric derisomaltose (FDI), are analyzed highlighting the indications and potential adverse effects. Key clinical trials and guideline recommendations are summarized. In summary, the document addresses the diagnostics, treatment and monitoring of ID in HF.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":"137 Suppl 3","pages":"143-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12055910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144016765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"mitteilungen der gesellschaft der ärzte in wien.","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02525-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02525-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":"137 5-6","pages":"196"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michaela Wagner-Menghin, Anna-Maria Mayer, Angelika Hofhansl, Gerhard Zlabinger
{"title":"Response to: Comments on \"Determinants of undergraduate medical students' satisfaction with clinical supervision\".","authors":"Michaela Wagner-Menghin, Anna-Maria Mayer, Angelika Hofhansl, Gerhard Zlabinger","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02514-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02514-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gustav Klimt and the Vienna School of Medicine.","authors":"Markus Müller, Oswald Wagner, Franz Smola","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02503-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02503-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comments on \"Determinants of undergraduate medical students' satisfaction with clinical supervision\".","authors":"Rachana Mehta, Shubham Kumar, Ranjana Sah","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02516-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02516-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veronika Pfoser-Poschacher, Mohammad Keilani, Margarete Steiner, Jim Schmeckenbecher, Ralf Harun Zwick, Richard Crevenna
{"title":"Feasibility and acceptance of transdermal auricular vagus nerve stimulation using a TENS device in females suffering from long COVID fatigue.","authors":"Veronika Pfoser-Poschacher, Mohammad Keilani, Margarete Steiner, Jim Schmeckenbecher, Ralf Harun Zwick, Richard Crevenna","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02501-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02501-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant health challenges, with some individuals developing long COVID characterized by persistent symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea and cognitive difficulties lasting weeks or months after infection. This condition predominantly affects women and may involve prolonged inflammation and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Current treatments focus on symptom relief and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is being investigated for its potential therapeutic benefits.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This pilot study was a prospective, blinded, randomized controlled trial involving 36 female long COVID patients aged 18-70 years. Participants were assigned to three groups receiving VNS at frequencies of 10 Hz, 25 Hz, or a control of 2 Hz for 3 months. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, after 4 and 12 weeks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed that all VNS treatment groups experienced reduction in symptoms associated with long COVID, particularly in fatigue and dyspnea, after 12 weeks. Participants across all frequencies reported an improvement in health-related quality of life. Heart rate variability remained stable throughout the trial, and no significant changes in morning salivary cortisol levels were seen across groups.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Vagus nerve stimulation may offer therapeutic benefits for women with long COVID, particularly in reducing fatigue and dyspnea. The treatment was found to be safe, with no significant side effects reported; however, further research with larger study groups is needed to confirm these findings and examine the long-term effects of VNS on autonomic nervous system function.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143449861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ines Mlinarevic Polic, Darko Katalinic, Ivan Aleric, Renato Pejic, Ivana Skrlec, Jasminka Talapko, Igor Zabic, Aleksandar Vcev
{"title":"Smartphone use-related acute accommodative esotropia : A possible new paradigm of visual disorders associated with the use of modern technologies.","authors":"Ines Mlinarevic Polic, Darko Katalinic, Ivan Aleric, Renato Pejic, Ivana Skrlec, Jasminka Talapko, Igor Zabic, Aleksandar Vcev","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02502-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02502-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 range and tilting the head or its unnatural position to correct visual abnormalities; however, there are also patients without any symptoms. As part of the differential diagnosis it is necessary to exclude any eye diseases or refractive errors and it is highly recommended to carefully exclude pathologies of the central nervous system and intracranial disorders. In absolute numbers seen so far in real life, acute accommodative comitant esotropia is still a rare phenomenon and the relation to smartphone use might be suspected only after all other etiologies have been excluded. Acute accommodative comitant esotropia is mostly a temporary disorder and corrective glasses are usually sufficient for treatment. The present case demonstrates that forming a completely new type of visual disorder related to modern technologies is possible, even in age groups of children where this is a rare occurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Proposal to add a second Christmas holiday in the USA.","authors":"Gary P Wormser","doi":"10.1007/s00508-025-02500-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-025-02500-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143190553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}