Tuberculosis (TB) is a notifiable infectious disease that is widespread worldwide and was one of the most prevalent causes of death by infectious diseases in the 19th century (besides Cholera, Tetanus and Diphtheria).

How can Artificial Intelligence Support Radiologists? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is based on computer algorithms and is currently used in various aspects of our everyday lives; in business, science, and for internet technologies. Its application in medicine is sometimes controversial, but it can assist...

Where is the clavicle and how can it fracture?

The clavicle is the only bone connecting the bones of the arm to the rest of the skeleton. It is located between the sternum and the acromion. A fracture of the clavicle, also called a broken collarbone, is one of the most frequently occurring bone fractures....

Which germ causes the disease botulism?

Recent developments in CT technology have progressed to the point where diagnostic images of the coronary arteries are possible (even without a cardiac catheterization).

Second part of the article on the most important blood tests. Published so far: The most important blood tests (I), in: MTA Dialog 2021; 22 (3)

The most versatile method of determining the specific needs and deficiencies of a patient’s body is a thorough blood analysis, which ideally comprises a number of blood tests.

What is forensic toxicology? Forensic toxicology is a field of forensic medicine concerned with the detection of poisons, or the influences of exogenous substances such as drugs or pharmaceuticals. Forensic toxicology is an interdisciplinary field between chemistry, medicine and pharmacy.

Organs and tissues can be donated by living people, called „the donors“. However, most organs and tissues are donated after the donor has died (post mortem). Right now, over 9,000 patients are waiting for organs (according to the “Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung”).