Publications by authors named "A Spaic"

Objective: Digital health applications can be prescribed since 2019 in Germany, which is likely to facilitate a broad use of epilepsy self-management applications, possibly directly connected to clinical systems via telematics infrastructures. This article reports on patients' interest in digital support for epilepsy self-management, influencing factors and patients' knowledge about digitization of health care in Germany.

Methods: This work is based on self-reported data from 115 people with epilepsy participating in an anonymous online survey with a total of 54 questions covering several topics, including sociodemographics and epilepsy manifestation, use of technology in general and for treatment support, training programs, affinity for technology, knowledge on the digital infrastructure in Germany, and self-efficacy in dealing with chronic illness.

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Objective: The challenge is to counteract the undersupply of doctors in rural areas in Bavaria. As one possibility, the "Country Doctor Quota" measure provides for the allocation of dedicated medical study places for prospective specialists with general practice activities. A specific selection process for future medical students was established and safely implemented under the safety and hygiene conditions of the corona pandemic.

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  • * Most strains belonged to 12 different species and 8 genera, primarily identified as part of the Bacillus cereus group, suggesting a general high chromate tolerance among these bacteria.
  • * Two specific strains, NCr1a and PCr12, not only grew well in Cr(VI) media but also showed high capacities for chromium removal, making them valuable for further research on chromate tolerance and potential bioremediation strategies.
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