Publications by authors named "Sascha Lieber"
Briefly before the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Berlin, Germany, schools closed in mid-March 2020. Following re-opening, schools resumed operation at a reduced level for nine weeks. During this phase, we aimed at assessing, among students and teachers, infection status, symptoms, individual behaviour, and institutional infection prevention measures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the lives of millions of people by causing a dramatic impact on many health care systems and the global economy. This devastating pandemic has brought together communities across the globe to work on this issue in an unprecedented manner.
Objective: This case study describes the steps and methods employed in the conduction of a remote online health hackathon centered on challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- The study investigated peripheral small-fiber neurotoxicity and pain sensitization in long-term survivors of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia who underwent stem cell transplantation (SCT).
- 25 relapse-free survivors were assessed using a clinical neuropathy score and Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) to evaluate pain sensitivity and nerve function.
- Findings revealed that 36% of participants had peripheral neuropathy, while 88% showed signs of small fiber dysfunction and more than half experienced heightened sensitivity to pain, indicating a significant long-term impact on their nerve health.