Publications by authors named "Peter Hellmund"
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- The prevalence of methamphetamine use among young people in Germany is around 1.9%, leading to a concerning number of newborns exposed to the drug during pregnancy, especially in Saxony.
- A systematic review of studies from 1990 to 2019 included 31 publications and involved 4,446 mother-child pairs affected by prenatal methamphetamine exposure, revealing significant negative effects on birth metrics and long-term developmental issues.
- The findings emphasize the need for early intervention and support for expectant mothers and families impacted by methamphetamine use to mitigate risks to child development.
Targeted therapies (TT) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have become increasingly important in the treatment of metastatic malignant melanoma in recent years. We examined implementation and effectiveness of these new therapies over time in Germany with a focus on regional differences. We analyzed data from 12 clinical cancer registries in 8 federal states in Germany over the period 2000-2016.
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