A5053101542- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Health and Medical Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
Universität Hamburg
2016-2025
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2016-2025
Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege
2015-2024
University Hospital Bonn
2024
Eppendorf (Germany)
2017-2023
Augusta-Kranken-Anstalt
2023
German Insurance Association
2009-2022
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik
2022
Technische Universität Dresden
2022
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
2015-2021
Numerous studies have been published on the new Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-specific IFN-gamma release assays. However, their prognostic value for progression from latent infection (LTBI) to active TB has yet be established.To compare QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assay (QFT) with tuberculin skin test (TST) in recently exposed close contacts of cases respect development disease within 2 years.Close (n = 601) MTB-positive source underwent both TST and QFT testing were subsequently observed...
The following topics are dealt with: TTF/FLASH in the XFEL context, general layout of facility, accelerator, undulators for SAES and spontaneous emission, photon beamlines scientific instruments, infrastructure auxiliary systems, commissioning operation, project management organization, cost time schedule. (HSI)
only limited data are available on the predictive value of interferon-γ release assays for progression from latent tuberculosis infection to active (TB).to build our initial study comparing QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube assay (QFT) with tuberculin skin test (TST) in close contacts patients TB and evaluating up 4 years.a cohort smear-positive index cases established between May 2005 April 2008 was tested QFT TST. Through 2010, progressors were consecutively recorded.of 1,414 (141 children),...
Journal Article Epidemiology of acne in the general population: risk smoking Get access T. Schäfer, Schäfer Department Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Straße 29, 80802 Germany Dr Torsten Schäfer. E‐mail: tschafer@lrz.tum.de Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar A. Nienhaus, Nienhaus Institute Mathematics Computer Science Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg‐Eppendorf, Hamburg, Martinistraße 52, 20246 D. Vieluf, Vieluf...
Although international scientific research on health issues has been dealing with the problem of aggression and violence towards those employed in care, activities Germany are still at an early stage. In view this, aim this study was to examine frequency consequences aggressive behaviour nurses care workers different sectors assess need for preventive measures.We conducted a cross-sectional retrospective survey. Nurses from two nursing homes, psychiatric clinic workshop people disabilities...
Acts of aggression by patients or clients are a part the average working day for many Health care employees. The objective survey was to study frequency and nature violence handling aggressive behavior facility management. cross-sectional conducted in 2017, 81 different healthcare facilities 1984 employees participated. questionnaire encompassed socio-demographic details, physical verbal abuse, consequences stress In previous twelve months, 94.1% had experienced abuse 69.8% aggression. were...
We report on the suspected case reports filed for SARS-CoV-2 infections and COVID-19 illnesses among health social welfare workers in Germany. In addition, we about Malaysia. Claims occupational diseases caused by are recorded separately a database of Statutory Accident Insurance Prevention Health Welfare Services (BGW). This is analyzed according to its content as May 22, 2020. notifiable cases from personnel medical institutions (e.g., clinics doctor's office) nursing homes, shelters...
The objective of this study was to estimate the burden disease in incident patients with non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary (NTM-PD). A sample 7 073 357 anonymised persons covered by German public statutory health insurances used identify NTM-PD. In total, 125 newly diagnosed NTM-PD 2010 and 2011 were matched 1250 control age, sex Charlson Comorbidity Index, followed for 39 months. incidence rate 2.6 per 100 000 insured (95% CI 2.2–3.1). mortality group observational period 22.4% 6%,...
The Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS) is a large, prospective, long-term, population-based cohort study and unique research platform network to obtain substantial knowledge about several important risk prognostic factors in major chronic diseases. A random sample of 45,000 participants between 45 74 years age from the general population Hamburg, Germany, are taking part an extensive baseline assessment at one dedicated center. Participants undergo 13 validated 5 novel examinations primarily...
Zusammenfassung In Deutschland ist seit 2015 ein deutlicher Anstieg der gemeldeten Tuberkulosefälle zu verzeichnen. Zurückzuführen dieser vor allem auf die aktuell vermehrte Migration. Durch niedrige Inzidenz in den vorhergehenden Jahren konzentriert sich Erfahrung im Umgang mit Tuberkulose immer mehr spezialisierte Zentren. Pneumologen wie auch andere Fachbereiche sind nun aber wieder häufiger an Behandlung einer beteiligt, sodass Fachwissen zur Standardtherapie selteneren...
Background: Dentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, latest study investigating MSD in dental profession Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, aim this to reveal current prevalence dentists and students Germany. Methods: The final size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects different areas specialization. age participants ranged 23 75 years. questionnaire consisted modified version Nordic Questionnaire,...