Publications by authors named "J Kupfer"
Biomaterials can act as pro- or anti-inflammatory agents. However, effects of biomaterials crystallinity on immune responses are poorly understood. We demonstrate that the adjuvant-like behaviour of covalent organic framework (COF) biomaterial is dependent on its crystallinity.
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- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can greatly impact patients' quality of life due to its association with psychological issues like anxiety and depression, often intensified by stigmatization related to physical appearance.
- A study involving 135 HS patients from 22 dermatology clinics in Europe found significant levels of perceived stigmatization, which correlated with disease duration, itchiness, and depression symptoms.
- The research emphasizes the need for comprehensive management of HS, including addressing psychological well-being and access to mental health support for better patient outcomes.
Background: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer mortality, and cigarette smoking is the most significant risk factor. Among smokers at high risk for lung cancer, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) also poses a significant risk for morbidity and mortality. Fortunately, there are opportunities of the prevention of ASCVD events during lung cancer screening (LCS).
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- Dysmorphic concern is when someone worries a lot about imperfections in their looks, and this can be linked to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
- A study looked at how men and women with skin conditions feel about their appearance and found that women generally had more concerns than men.
- About 10.5% of patients showed signs of having BDD, with stress and feeling judged affecting both men and women, especially those with more serious skin issues.
Background: Chronic pruritus is a clinically heterogeneous symptom that manifests itself with varying duration, intensity, or quality. To date, there is no validated German-language instrument that systematically assesses the relevant parameters. With the support of the Pruritus Research Working Group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Pruritusforschung, AGP), a questionnaire for the assessment of chronic pruritus (AGP questionnaire) was developed in 2008.
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