Publications by authors named "Janika Briegel"
[Onboarding in intensive care and emergency medicine in Germany].
Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed
November 2024
Background: The treatment of acute life-threatening conditions in intensive care and emergency medicine requires in-depth training and education, with initial training playing a key role.
Research Question: What is the structure and quality of the initial training of physicians and nurses in intensive care units and emergency departments in Germany?
Methods: With the help of survey software, an online questionnaire comprising 40 questions in German on the aforementioned topic was designed. It was distributed via the website of the German Society for Internal Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DGIIN) and via pertinent social media channels.
Article Synopsis
- A study in Burkina Faso focused on urogenital schistosomiasis in women, assessing the prevalence and clinical aspects, and found that the infection is more common in Dori (21.3%) compared to Kombissiri (4.6%).
- The research identified significant risk factors for schistosomiasis, including age, place of residence, and recent contact with open water, with the highest prevalence found in younger females aged 10-14 years (41.2%).
- The study also established a notable correlation between schistosomiasis and hematuria, revealing that microhematuria is highly sensitive while macrohematuria has a high specificity, indicating the effectiveness of urine tests