Publications by authors named "H D Bruhn"

BACKGROUNDMitochondrial diseases belong to the group of inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), with a prevalence of 1 in 2,000-5,000 individuals. They are the most common form of IEM, but, despite advances in next-generation sequencing technologies, almost half of the patients are left genetically undiagnosed.METHODSWe investigated a cohort of 61 patients with defined mitochondrial disease to improve diagnostics, identify biomarkers, and correlate metabolic pathways to specific disease groups.

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Background: Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Non-invasive clinical parameters could play a crucial role in treatment planning and serve as predictors of patient survival. Our register-based real-life study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of presenting symptoms.

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Background: The national breast screening programme in the United Kingdom is under pressure due to workforce shortages and having been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform how healthcare is delivered by improving care processes and patient outcomes. Research on the clinical and organisational benefits of artificial intelligence is still at an early stage, and numerous concerns have been raised around its implications, including patient safety, acceptance, and accountability for decisions.

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Article Synopsis
  • There are rare mitochondrial disorders linked to biallelic variations that cause kidney failure, tremors, hearing loss, seizures, and intellectual disability, with only two prior studies noted.
  • A case study of a man showed symptoms like ataxia, kidney failure, and hearing loss, revealing a novel variant through whole genome sequencing.
  • The findings highlighted significant mitochondrial abnormalities, underpinning the connection between the newly identified variant and a slowly progressive form of cerebellar ataxia, contributing to the understanding of this genetic condition.
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Mutations in the catalytic domain of mitochondrial DNA polymerase γ (POLγ) cause a broad spectrum of clinical conditions. POLγ mutations impair mitochondrial DNA replication, thereby causing deletions and/or depletion of mitochondrial DNA, which in turn impair biogenesis of the oxidative phosphorylation system. We here identify a patient with a homozygous p.

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