Publications by authors named "A Kreuter"

Objectives: Little is known on the mechanisms necessary to maintain the physiological adult human skin integrity. This study aims to quantitatively describe anatomical changes in systemic sclerosis (SSc)-skin compared to controls and investigate the underlying mechanisms.

Methods: Skin morphology was histologically assessed in twenty-three SSc-patients, eighteen controls and fifteen patients with hypertrophic scars.

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Background: Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized melanoma treatment, but the high number of non-responders still emphasizes the need for improvement of therapy. One potential avenue for enhancing anti-tumor treatment is through the modulation of coagulation and platelet activity. Both have been found to play an important role in the tumor microenvironment, tumor growth and metastasis.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzes the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on inpatient dermatosurgical care across nine German clinics over three years (2019-2021).
  • A total reduction in dermatosurgical cases was observed, with a 14.5% drop in 2020 and an 8.5% drop in 2021 compared to 2019, particularly affecting surgeries for melanoma and benign lesions.
  • The findings highlight that while there was a significant decline in 2020, the number of inpatient cases began to stabilize in 2021, indicating ongoing demand for inpatient treatment despite challenges from the pandemic.
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