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Tag: Clinical research

Projects

18 October 2021

A bacterium that protects the liver from alcohol damage

What exactly happens in the body when alcohol damages the liver? A researcher at the Medical University of Vienna has uncovered the chain of mechanisms – which already begin in the digestive tract – behind alcohol-induced fatty liver. At the same time, the findings show possible approaches for future therapy developments.   Continue reading “A bacterium that protects the liver from alcohol damage”

Projects

20 September 2021

Painless therapy for tendon disorders

When tendons are stressed incorrectly or excessively, the body’s own healing processes no longer function properly. The result can be a so-called tendinopathy. It is not only the disease itself that is painful, but also its conventional therapy. A Salzburg-based research team has now tested an alternative healing approach – vibration therapy.  Continue reading “Painless therapy for tendon disorders”
Physicians Manfred Hecking und Roman Reindl-Schwaighofer

Projects

1 March 2021

The body’s defences against coronavirus

An enzyme produced by the human body is the receptor for coronavirus, but its intravenous infusion could have a positive influence on the course of Covid-19 infections, thereby serving as a new treatment option. A research group led by the Viennese physicians Manfred Hecking and Roman Reindl-Schwaighofer has now presented evidence that the body reacts […] Continue reading “The body’s defences against coronavirus”

Interview & Opinion

22 May 2020

What Corona has to do with high blood pressure

Interview: Reinhard Kleindl

Certain drugs against high blood pressure are suspected to cause a more severe course of Covid-19, but this suspicion is still awaiting confirmation by experts. The physician Manfred Hecking is now conducting the first clinical study to investigate the exact relationship between the system that regulates human blood pressure and corona infection. Continue reading “What Corona has to do with high blood pressure”

Projects

20 January 2020

Ultrasound for better therapeutic effects in rheumatism

A research group led by the physician Christian Dejaco is investigating circumstances under which patients may stop taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis without running the risk of the disease flaring up again. Continue reading “Ultrasound for better therapeutic effects in rheumatism”

Projects

9 July 2018

The genetic code in your pocket

In a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, a research group from Vienna investigated how genetic data can be made accessible in medical practice in order to improve the safety and effectiveness of medication. Continue reading “The genetic code in your pocket”

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