Publications by authors named "Louisa Lehner"

Vestibular migraine (VM) and Menière's disease (MD) are characterized by episodes of vertigo of similar duration. It is well known that differentiation between both diseases is not always possible based only on the patient history, physical examination, and audiological testing. In addition, the quantification of the vestibular function can also be helpful since, among patients with MD, there is often a dissociation between a normal/pseudo-normal video head impulse test (vHIT) and reduced caloric testing.

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  • Lyme disease is caused by a type of bacteria carried by ticks and can lead to serious problems in some patients, including brain issues.
  • A 56-year-old man had strange symptoms and doctors found he had inflammation in his brain and blocked blood vessels, which is unusual for Lyme disease.
  • After treatment with antibiotics and other medication, he got better, showing that Lyme disease can sometimes cause these serious brain problems, but they are rare.
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Background: Student-Run Free Clinics (SRFCs) have been an integral part of US medical schools since the 1960s and provide health care to underserved populations. In 2018, we established an SRFC in Hamburg, Germany, a major city in Northern Europe. The aim of this study was to describe the central problems and to investigate the usefulness of an SRFC in a country with free access to medical care, such as Germany.

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