The number of registered whooping cough cases this year is much higher than it was at the same time last year. After a longer break due to the COVID protection measures, case numbers now return to their pre-pandemic levels in many countries. In Germany, another temporary trend was observed: For 2022/2023 the Robert-Koch-Institut (RKI) notes

It is easy to tell that this year‘s cold season, which started at the end of summer with a relatively high number of infections, is now fully on: runny noses, cough, etc. are bringing more and more patients: Runny noses, cough, etc. are bringing more and more patients into the doctor’s practices, as did the

With passion for rheumatology! Systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases encompass a wide range of different inflammatory joint, tissue and vascular diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis. They are diagnosed on the clinical history, imaging techniques, and serological tests. Antibody detection is a useful diagnostic tool and can provide essential information for

With passion for rheumatology! Autoantibody testing is becoming increasingly important in rheumatological diagnostics. It delivers crucial information for differential diagnostics and sometimes even allows prediction of the disease progression or helps in the choice of therapy. Before diagnostic use, all serological tests undergo thorough investigation. They are only approved when they meet the respective criteria.