Focus: Infections and the immune system
On this page you will find a collection of texts and videos from the University Medical Center Freiburg on the subject of "Infections and the immune system" that have been published in the last two years.
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09/18/2019,
Vaccination against life-threatening bacterial invasion in leukemia
New therapeutic approach prevents serious complications after stem cell transplantation in a mouse model / Active and passive vaccination significantly increases survival rate Read more
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06/06/2019,
Three million euros for improved therapies for complex autoimmune diseases
German network under the leadership of the University Medical Center Freiburg begins its work / The aim is to research rare and difficult-to-treat autoimmune diseases that affect several organs Read more
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05/14/2019,
Donating blood saves lives
Why are blood donations needed? They not only benefit accident victims, but also many other seriously ill patients at the Freiburg University Medical Center. One example shows how blood donations saved the life of a young man with blood cancer. Read more
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04/10/2019,
Alleged lung tumor has an animal cause
A patient is referred to Freiburg University Hospital because of a dark spot on an X-ray of her lungs. The suspicion: lung cancer. But the specialists find something that is actually only known from dogs. Read more
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02/26/2019,
Trigger for stomach ulcers - and still helpful
It causes stomach inflammation, ulcers and even stomach cancer. Nevertheless, there are good reasons why the Helicobacter pylori bacterium should not be removed in every case, as experts from the Freiburg University Medical Center explain. Read more
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02/07/2019,
Is it also available gluten-free?
Whether lactose, fructose or gluten: More and more people's diet seems to be affecting their gut. What is it all about and what constitutes a gut-healthy diet? Privatdozent Dr. Peter Hasselblatt, Head of the Intestinal Outpatient Clinic at the Department of Internal Medicine II at the University Medical Center Freiburg, has the answers. Read more
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01/30/2019,
Newly discovered cell type involved in brain inflammation
A previously unknown type of immune cell in the brain is significantly involved in autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, as researchers led by the Freiburg University Medical Center report in the journal Science. This could enable more specific therapeutic approaches with fewer side effects. Read more
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01/03/2019,
New therapies for nodules in the body
A severe, persistent cough can be a sign of sarcoidosis, as can fatigue, joint pain and visual disturbances. The University Medical Center Freiburg is now researching new treatments for the autoimmune disease. Read more
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11/28/2018,
Fit despite rheumatism
Rheumatic diseases come in more than a hundred varieties. Older people and sometimes even babies are affected. With the right therapy, the symptoms can now be significantly alleviated. In children and adolescents, even a cure is possible. Read more
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10/22/2018,
Bacteria prevent the fight against a viral infection
Researchers at the Freiburg University Medical Center have now discovered why a double infection with bacteria and viruses is often particularly aggressive / Publication in the journal Nature Communications Read more
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09/11/2018,
Where does vaccination skepticism come from?
Vaccines reliably protect against very dangerous infectious diseases. Nevertheless, their benefits are repeatedly called into question, as a recent movie shows. A pediatric infectiologist explains why this is the case and how vaccinations work. Read more
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04/23/2018,
Life-threatening diarrhea due to an extremely rare cause
For over 40 years, the patient suffered from diarrhea and severe infections, followed by kidney failure and a stomach carcinoma. At the Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency, the doctors found the very rare cause and were able to help the patient. Read more
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04/06/2018,
Protection against ticks: tips and misconceptions
The risk of being bitten by a tick increases in spring. The arachnids transmit infections such as TBE and Lyme disease. An infectiologist explains how to protect yourself and what common misconceptions about ticks are. Read more
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03/16/2018,
Stopping Alzheimer's with a genetic switch
Researchers at the Freiburg University Medical Center find mechanism that reduces Alzheimer's-typical changes in a mouse model / To this end, they clarify the epigenetic control of immune cells in the brain / Study published in the journal Immunity Read more
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01/08/2018,
Bindegewebe bestimmt bakterielle Zusammensetzung auf der Haut mit
Möglicher neuer Ansatz zur Therapie der Schmetterlingskrankheit / Publikation im Fachjournal PNAS Read more
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11/15/2017,
Basic genetic control of influenza viruses decoded
First evidence of how genes are switched on and off in influenza A viruses / Pattern resembles the epigenetic code in humans / Potential target for new therapies / Publication in Nature Communications Read more
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10/05/2017,
"Children have a right to vaccination"
Vaccines provide reliable protection against some of the most dangerous infectious diseases. A pediatric infectiologist from the University Medical Center Freiburg explains which vaccinations are particularly important and what he thinks of mandatory vaccination. Read more
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09/08/2017,
Sepsis: Often underestimated, quickly life-threatening
It can be fatal within a few hours and is the third most common cause of death in Germany: sepsis, also known as blood poisoning. An intensive care physician explains which alarm signs you should look out for. Read more
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05/15/2017,
Ways out of the antibiotics trap
A training and research project at the University Medical Center Freiburg shows how the problem of antibiotic resistance can be tackled. Read more
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04/28/2017,
Washing your hands protects against illness
Washing your hands properly reduces the risk of infection from many diseases. The International Hand Hygiene Day on May 5 reminds us of this. Hygiene expert Professor Hajo Grundmann explains where dangers lurk and where they don't. Read more