Der Schmerz
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With an increasing number of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations in the general population, there are no data available regarding the requirements of patients with implanted neurostimulators in Germany. Published data from the United States of America suggest a high need. The limited approval for MRI scans of implants are a common problem. ⋯ In Germany, patients with an implanted neurostimulator have a high need for MRI diagnostics which cannot be predicted at the time of implantation. Therefore, only MRI-conditional systems should be implanted. The manufacturers need to adapt the implants and their approval to requirements.
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Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders. Ambulatory care currently does not provide a structured multimodal approach, even though multimodal therapy is recommended. ⋯ The cluster analysis indicated differential user types. Approximately 23% of the study population receives the recommended multimodal therapy.
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There are no outcome studies for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors one year after hospital discharge in Germany. ⋯ Despite an interview technique aimed to reduce attribution bias by patients, one third of COVID-19 inpatient survivors report PCS one year after hospitalization. The complete article is written in English.