During the first wave of the Covid-19 epidemic that hit France in the spring of 2020 sparked controversy over the triage of patients in the emergency room. From this controversy, this text will seek to clarify this notion of triage and, and to shed…
Coronary artery autoimmune vasculitis (Kawasaki syndrome) is at least in Germany a very rare condition, that typically manifests in childhood. The symptoms are often unspecific and complications with vascular aneurysms, thrombosis and myocardial…
Local public health services in Germany usually include a local organizational unit that is in charge of the healthcare of children, youths, and families (KJGD). Major tasks are defined in the federal laws for the public health service emphasizing…
Apart from pulmonary disease, acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent and most severe organ complications in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The SARS-CoV‑2 virus has been detected in renal tissue. Patients with chronic…