Publications by authors named "S Stracke"

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in the German adult population, with a prevalence of 10%. This guideline, updated on the basis of current scientific evidence, contains recommendations for the management of CKD in general practice.

Methods: The updated guideline is based on a review and assessment of source guidelines and systematic reviews concerning individual questions.

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Background: Sexualized harassment, discrimination and violence (SHDV) in the workplace, during training and studies can affect people regardless of their gender. The Equality team at the University Medicine Greifswald (UMG) conducted a survey to determine the current status of such experiences within the company and to derive targeted preventive measures.

Method: Over a period of four months, employees from various professional groups and students were asked online about their experiences and knowledge of sexualized harassment, discrimination and violence, as well as their need for support options.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study examines the relationship between major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity-related traits in a sample of 4,100 adults in Germany, focusing on differences between sexes and the impact of MDD recurrence.
  • Among women, MDD is linked to lower general and central obesity, while in men, MDD is positively associated with certain obesity measures such as subcutaneous and visceral fat, indicating differing obesity patterns based on sex.
  • The findings suggest that understanding how MDD recurrence and sex influence obesity can help identify individuals with MDD at greater risk for cardiometabolic issues, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions.
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Background: To date, colchicine and prednisolone are two effective therapies for the treatment of acute gout but have never been compared directly in a randomized clinical trial. In addition, in previous trials of treating acute gout patients with concomitant comorbidities were often excluded due to contraindications to naproxen.

Study Design: This pragmatic, prospective, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group, randomized, non-inferiority trial compares prednisolone with colchicine in terms of non-inferiority in patients with acute gout.

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