Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Approximately one third of the German population has a migration background. According to the federal office for migration, in 2022 around 2,7 million people have taken refuge or have immigrated to Germany, causing major challenges for our health system. ⋯ Furthermore, new treatment options for hemoglobinopathies have been approved in the last couple of years, starting with the introduction of Luspatercept a few years ago for Beta-Thalassemias and in 2023 the introduction of Voxelotor for sickle cell disease. In 2024 the gene therapy with Exagamglogen-Autotemcel using the CRISPR/Cas molecular scissor was authorized as a new promising treatment for both conditions.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Nov 2024
[Differential diagnosis of dizziness: what's the contribution of Artificial Intelligence?].
Dizziness is one of the most common reasons for medical consultations. The interdisciplinary range of differential diagnoses often leads to difficulties in proper classification. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning can assist through data-driven algorithms and facilitate the collection of important clinical signs as digital biomarkers. The article will present and critically discuss the current evidence on the topic.
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The human brain is a remarkable organ which, in addition to many vital functions, is also extremely adaptable and capable of learning. As a result, the brain is a highly individual organ that is shaped by culture. This complicates the search for a universally valid reason that must be anchored in the brain.