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Stefan Schmiedel
Biomedicine
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Open AccessDisturbed lipid and amino acid metabolisms in COVID-19 patients
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is overwhelming the healthcare systems. Identification of systemic reactions underlying COVID-19 will lead to new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for monitor...
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Open AccessScreening and contact precautions – A survey on infection control measures for multidrug-resistant bacteria in German university hospitals
To assess the scope of infection control measures for multidrug-resistant bacteria in high-risk settings, a survey among university hospitals was conducted. Fourteen professionals from 8 sites participated. Re...
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Open AccessArtesunate versus quinine in the treatment of severe imported malaria: comparative analysis of adverse events focussing on delayed haemolysis
Severe malaria is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease. It has been conclusively shown that artesunate compared to quinine is superior in antiparasitic efficacy and in lowering mortality showing a...
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Open AccessPost-treatment haemolysis in severe imported malaria after intravenous artesunate: case report of three patients with hyperparasitaemia
Parenteral artesunate has been shown to be a superior treatment option compared to parenteral quinine in adults and children with severe malaria. Little evidence, however, is available on long-term safety. Rec...
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Open AccessReduced cardiac output in imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Volume substitution remains subject of controversy in the light of effusions and oedema potentially complicating this highly febrile disease. Understanding the role of myocardial and circulatory function appea...
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Open AccessProcalcitonin serum levels in tertian malaria
Procalcitonin (PCT) is closely correlated with parasite burden and clinical outcome in falciparum malaria. The role of PCT in tertian malaria has not previously been investigated.
