Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Sep 5, 2024 | link.springer.com | Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena |Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin |Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin |TU Dresden

AbstractA considerable number of patients who contracted SARS-CoV-2 are affected by persistent multi-systemic symptoms, referred to as Post-COVID Condition (PCC). Post-exertional malaise (PEM) has been recognized as one of the most frequent manifestations of PCC and is a diagnostic criterion of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Yet, its underlying pathomechanisms remain poorly elucidated.

Jul 23, 2024 | link.springer.com | Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Sirolimus-coated balloon (SCB) angioplasty may represent a future alternative to paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Sirolimus has antiproliferative, cytostatic and immunosuppressive effects, even in hypoxic tissue. The therapeutic window is wider than with paclitaxel.

Oct 6, 2023 | labourmarketresearch.springeropen.com | Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Like many other European countries, Germany has moved towards a system of “mass higher education” in recent decades (Huisman et al. 2000, p. 219; Trow 1972). Higher education (HE) entry rates increased from 9% in the 1960s to 58% in 2014 (Hüther and Krücken 2018, p. 49). In a knowledge intensive society, there are certain advantages of such higher educational expansion: higher education institutions (HEIs) can meet the high demand for skilled workers (Gago et al. 2005; Gillmann 2018; Huisman et al.