{"title":"[Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) with a Potential for Human-to-Human Transmission].","authors":"Stefan Schmiedel, Timo Wolf","doi":"10.1055/a-2241-4173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2241-4173","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lassa virus, Ebola virus, Marburg virus and Crimean Congo virus, as well as much rarer viruses that cause Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHF), are zoonoses. Where these viruses are endemic, they cause both individual diseases, so-called \"spill-over events\" with isolated human cases after transmission from their animal reservoir, as well as epidemic outbreaks with cases of disease transmitted from person to person, and often high mortality. In this article, the focus will be on VHFs with the potential for human-to-human transmission; these diseases are so-called \"high-consequence infectious diseases (HCID)\" with partly considerable potential for epidemic spread and the risk of nosocomial disease transmission. In some cases, other viral infections without the possibility of human-to-human transmission, such as yellow fever or dengue fever, can also be accompanied by bleeding or multi-organ failure.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 13","pages":"758-771"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144176189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Hypoglycaemic ketoacidosis - an endocrine emergency].","authors":"Christina Sieger, Johannes Wolfgang Dietrich","doi":"10.1055/a-2540-9824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2540-9824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 20-year-old female patient was admitted via the medical emergency service to an accident and emergency department. Apart from obesity, no pre-existing medical conditions were known.The patient presented with hypotension, tachycardia, fever, somnolence and a brownish complexion. Computerised tomography revealed a diffuse cerebral oedema. Laboratory investigations demonstrated elevated inflammatory biomarkers, hyponatremia, renal failure, combined metabolic acidosis with severe ketonemia and slight lactatemia, primary hypothyroidism and adrenal failure. No indications for diabetes mellitus were obtained. The source of the infection could not be identified.Acute Addisonian crisis in the course of sepsis as the primary manifestation of autoimmune pluriglandular syndrome (APS) type 2.Due to treatment with initial hydrocortisone and broad-spectrum antibiotics, supportive measures and levothyroxine (in the further course) the situation could be stabilised within several days.The combination of the metabolism of starvation and endocrine diseases can lead to ketoacidosis in the absence of diabetes. The differential diagnosis of adrenal failure should be considered in this situation.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 12","pages":"713-719"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144103380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[84-year-old patient with ring-shaped foreign bodies on the x-ray].","authors":"Klaus Muehlenberg, Niels Zorger, Oliver Pech","doi":"10.1055/a-2520-1781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2520-1781","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 13","pages":"733-734"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144175962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The road to prevention - navigating vision zero strategies in oncology].","authors":"Julia Löffler, Michael von Bergwelt-Baildon","doi":"10.1055/a-2381-4586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2381-4586","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Modern medicine, despite successful strategies to reduce preventable deaths in areas like traffic and workplaces, lacks comparable strategies. As cancer incidences are on the rise globally, early detection and intervention by targeted therapies can significantly improve treatment success. Furthermore, over 50% of severe cancer cases could be avoided or detected very early through targeted prevention. Especially for primary preventive measures so-called \"Vision Zero\" concepts could already be a reality today. Studies show the effectiveness and safety of the HPV vaccine, leading to significant reductions in HPV-associated cancers in countries where vaccination coverage is high. Despite improved national efforts, Germany ranks second to last in a European comparison of vaccination rates in eligible girls and boys.Similar trends are seen for early cancer detection programs. Only a fraction of eligible Germans participates in colorectal cancer screening, while the national program in the Netherlands achieves a 71% participation rate by being a low threshold offer. Molecular profiling and biomarker-guided therapy decisions after initial tumor diagnosis offer efficient and quality-assured treatment options. Installment of nationwide networks, that combine clinical competence centers and decentralized providers, enable a democratized access to modern diagnostics and precision treatment options.Vision Zero strategies, established in many societal areas, could be a blueprint for similar approaches in modern oncology. Despite significant health expenditures, the share for preventive measures remains low. Studies show that investments in prevention not only improve health but also have a high return on investment. A Vision Zero in oncology could not only improve care but also cut overall costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 12","pages":"683-689"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144103387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simona Jahnke, Lars Christian Huber, Cédric Steinmann
{"title":"[Fever, abdominal livedo and eosinophilia in a 79-year-old man with pronounced vascular risk profile].","authors":"Simona Jahnke, Lars Christian Huber, Cédric Steinmann","doi":"10.1055/a-2564-2355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2564-2355","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe the case of a 79-year-old patient referred by a general practitioner because of chills, fever up to 39.2°C and nausea.Diagnostic workup revealed peripheral eosinophilia, abdominal livedo reticularis and a pronounced vascular risk profile with generalised arteriosclerosis. The patient was admitted to the hospital, diagnostic tests were performed, and management decisions were made.Atheroembolic disease with spontaneous cholesterol embolism.Depending on the source and size of the embolism as well as the localisation of the vascular occlusion, multiple symptoms are described in different organ systems. Skin manifestations (livedo, \"blue toes\") are the most common clinical manifestation. Diagnosis is confirmed by tissue biopsy. Treatment is symptomatic. Cornerstone is the aggressive reduction of cardiovascular risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 13","pages":"754-757"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144176134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Update Raynaud Phenomenon].","authors":"Ludwig Caspary","doi":"10.1055/a-2365-0537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2365-0537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Several new aspects concerning Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) are highlighted. Low weight is a known factor for the manifestation of RP, but RP may also be triggered by intended or unintended weight loss. RP is more frequent in presence of depression or anxiety disorders which may be revealed by questionnaires. The socioeconomic effect of RP is small in most of the patients; as far as they aren't engaged in professions with cold exposition, ability to work is not restricted. However, if systemic sclerosis (SSc) is the underlying disease of RP, disability rates are considerable due to finger necrosis and soft tissue damages. Capillaroscopy may be a decisive tool to disclose SSc being the underlying disorder for RP. However, a pathological capillaroscopy pattern is no proof of SSc and not diagnostic if antinuclear antibodies are absent; the predictive value of puffy fingers and specific antibodies is superior. Medical treatment is restricted to severe forms of RP, which are often caused by SSc. Calcium channel blockers have the highest propagation but should not be used in case of digital ulcers. Prostanoids seem to be of greater value, phophodiesterase inhibitors have a small effect and Bosentan may reduce the appearance of new ulcers. Botulinum-A may be considered if ulcers and pain are prevailing. With all options of treatment a considerable placebo effect has to be regarded. Promising case series for several drugs were followed by disillusioning controlled studies. Autologous fat or adipose-derived stem cell grafting is a recent therapeutic approach for SSc patients with severe and disabling course of disease who cannot use their hands anymore, but the best form of application is not yet determined.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 12","pages":"661-667"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144103394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[73-year-old female patient with abdominal pain and nausea].","authors":"Olaf Krause, Peter Landwehr, Lars Haeder","doi":"10.1055/a-2519-0787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2519-0787","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 12","pages":"659-660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144103346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elisabeth V Gössinger, Alina M Müller, Alexander A Navarini, Anne-Katharina Sonntag
{"title":"[Melanoma prevention - to screen or not to screen?]","authors":"Elisabeth V Gössinger, Alina M Müller, Alexander A Navarini, Anne-Katharina Sonntag","doi":"10.1055/a-2500-0825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2500-0825","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Melanoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide with a high mortality rate. However, the smaller the melanoma is when it is first diagnosed, the better the prognosis. Since skin melanomas can be detected relatively easy with the naked eye, systematic skin cancer screening could theoretically reduce melanoma mortality by diagnosing it as early as possible. Evaluations of skin cancer early detection programs show an increase in the incidence of detection of the skin cancer and especially thins melanomas, but so far, no evidence of a decrease in mortality. Current data on patient-related factors show that fewer men and people with lower socioeconomic status participate in skin cancer screening and knowledge about skin cancer-associated factors is low.Based on the current study situation, it is therefore not possible to recommend or advise against skin cancer screening for the asymptomatic population. Screening is recommended for all people at increased risk: fair skin type according to Fitzpatrick I-II, under immunosuppression, more than 50 melanocytic nevi and history of dysplastic and/or large nevi, family history of melanoma, frequent severe sunburns in childhood. In addition, targeted educational campaigns among risk groups (men, people with low levels of education) are needed.New imaging techniques such as 3D whole-body photography with additional computer-based, AI-assisted risk assessment of digital dermoscopic images, when integrated into clinical decision-making processes (as \"augmented intelligence\" - AI), clearly have the potential to improve skin cancer screening, particularly in high-risk and melanoma patients. In combination with human expertise, they can potentially offer a more effective and comprehensive approach to detecting and monitoring skin cancer. Randomized controlled studies must show to what extent this promising technique has proven itself in the clinic and is also suitable for other populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 10","pages":"548-554"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Georg Lodde, Lea Jessica Albrecht, Dirk Schadendorf
{"title":"[Treatment of metastatic melanoma: update 2025].","authors":"Georg Lodde, Lea Jessica Albrecht, Dirk Schadendorf","doi":"10.1055/a-2500-0927","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2500-0927","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immune checkpoint inhibition and targeted therapy with BRAF/MEK inhibition for BRAF-mutated melanoma have significantly improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with metastatic melanoma. Current research focuses on novel treatment strategies for PD-1 resistance, neoadjuvant approaches, and cellular therapies. 10-year follow-up data of randomized clinical trials show that both combined CTLA-4 and PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibition and PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibition alone can achieve long-term survival in metastatic melanoma. Potential surrogate markers of long-term response include a progression-free survival at 3 years after start of treatment and a reduction in tumour burden of at least 80%. The management of PD-1 resistance remains a challenge. Advances in molecular pathology have led to the identification of new therapeutic targets. Several cellular therapies are currently being evaluated in clinical trials as alternatives for melanoma patients refractory to immune checkpoint inhibition or targeted BRAF/MEK inhibition. In BRAF-mutant melanoma, combined BRAF/MEK inhibition is an alternative to immune checkpoint inhibition. Real-world data and clinical trial results on treatment sequencing suggest that immune checkpoint inhibition may improve survival in the first line setting, particularly in the absence of prior adjuvant systemic therapy. Adjuvant treatment leads to improved progression-free survival in melanoma patients while overall survival data are still pending. Neoadjuvant treatment seems to be a promising alternative to conventional adjuvant therapy for specific subgroups of melanoma patients. Participation in clinical trials offers patients the best opportunity to benefit from the latest treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 10","pages":"562-569"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144003657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sven Burmann, Ulrich Peter Wehry, Alexander Kreuter
{"title":"[83-year-old female patient with unusual vascular changes on the abdomen and chest].","authors":"Sven Burmann, Ulrich Peter Wehry, Alexander Kreuter","doi":"10.1055/a-2497-6626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2497-6626","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93975,"journal":{"name":"Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)","volume":"150 11","pages":"605-606"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144061105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}