a topic-related patient representative on the Federal Joint Committee. In addition, he was a patient representative of the RESIST cluster of excellence as well as a member of the patient advisory board [...] transplant in 2002 due to viral hepatitis and since then advocated for organ donation and cared for patients waiting for an organ. "Egbert Trowe has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the topic of organ donation

40-year-old patient received a kidney donated by his mother. "This proves the efficiency of the MHH," emphasizes MHH Vice President Professor Dr. Frank Lammert , responsible for the department of patient care [...] significantly more patients waiting for a kidney than there are donor organs available via deceased donation. The waiting time can be less than five, but also up to ten years. Patients who receive a living [...] Interdisciplinary cooperation and many years of expertise are the MHH's big plus "The big plus for patient care is both the close collaboration within MHH and the cross-sectoral cooperation in prevention

ensures standardised patient care, giving precise recommendations on when, how and why an MRI should be performed. This concerns both the diagnosis as well as the observation of patients during therapy and [...] specific application guideline for different patient groups and different stages of the disease - from children with MS to pregnant women to older patients in whom the disease no longer progresses in the [...] guidelines, which are internationally standardised for the first time, are a milestone in the care of MS patients," emphasises Professor Wattjes. "Not only do they include all aspects of MS imaging, we also comment

access to human genetic patient care for this purpose, especially in rural areas. Patients and families benefit from the diagnosis "We see a great need among cancer patients and their families to clarify [...] Committee is funding the project "OnkoRisk NET - Cooperation Network for Care Close to Home for Patients and Families with a Genetic Tumour Risk Syndrome" under the leadership of the MHH with around 2 [...] the MHH, who initiated the project. "We also know from studies and from our own experience that patients benefit enormously from genetic counselling not only from preventive measures and therapy options

of Neurology with Clinical Neurophysiology at Hannover Medical School (MHH) wanted to know how patients with the rare chronic autoimmune diseases neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease (NMOSD) and myelin [...] (MOGAD) got through the pandemic. Therefore, they conducted the "Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with NMO Spectrum Disorders and MOG-Antibody-Associated Diseases" study - COPANMO(G) study for short [...] effects on the underlying disease. Therapies were continued The questionnaire study involved 187 patients receiving care at a specialized treatment center run by the Neuromyelitis Optica Study Group (NEMOS

the new procedure as a good alternative to the MitraClip system for certain patients. "Experience shows that in certain patients a permanent and complete replacement of the mitral valve can be achieved," [...] implantation of a mitral valve prosthesis through the apex of the heart. It is particularly suitable for patients of advanced age or with pre-existing conditions. Hannover Medical School (MHH) is the only hospital [...] restore valve function, so-called heart valve reconstruction, or repair, is a treatment option. "For patients for whom major surgery is too high a risk, for example because they are very old or have a history

exactly the desired target. And the medical-technical assistants have to place the patients with millimetre precision. All patients benefit from procedures High-precision radiation against cardiac arrhythmias [...] the treatment of cancer. At the Hannover Medical School (MHH), radiation is now being used to help patients with cardiac arrhythmias. High-precision radiation from linear accelerators is used to treat the [...] procedure is relatively new and is only carried out in a few clinics in Germany. It is suitable for patients who are very seriously ill and for whom conventional therapy methods are not sufficient. Experts

the best method for all patients. "There are very good alternatives. The choice of method should be made according to the anatomical conditions and the personal wishes of the patient," says Dr Wolters. A [...] After four to six weeks, the patient feels the effect set in. It can take up to three months for the therapy to have its maximum effect. "For the vast majority of patients, the discomfort eases significantly [...] process and can control the intensity or interrupt the procedure at any time. After the operation, the patient has to stay in the clinic for three to four days. Low risk of sexual dysfunction Aquablation is a

30 years, which means that patient data may be stored and used for research purposes for up to 30 years if the person concerned does not revoke it. After five years, patients are asked for consent again [...] are participating, we are jointly advocating medical progress," emphasises Professor Manns. The patient data will be made available to researchers at other German university hospitals and will also be [...] hospitals participating in the Medical Informatics Initiative. Here you can find the sample text for patient consent . Further information on the Medical Informatics Initiative can be found here .

transplants in 2021." Patient care was significantly affected by COVID-19: "Last year we treated 239 people for a SARS-CoV-2 infection in an intensive care unit, almost 500 patients were treated with a [...] demands and have always been vigilant. Our doctors and nurses have treated the most seriously ill patients," Professor Manns explained. "Our researchers have been active in and co-founded numerous networks [...] 30,000 operations almost at pre-Corona level The Corona pandemic had already led to a decline in patient numbers in 2020. The MHH was able to stop this trend. "In 2021, more than 57,000 cases were again