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Two new scientific studies to understand the spread of antibiotic resistance (ABR) along the Danube have produced important key findings: Biofilms present in the river may be better indicators than the water itself of the entry of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from clinical facilities and wastewater.
A study by Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) highlights the urgent need for improved care and information for women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes.
With his latest book "Ethics of Medical AI", Prof Dr Giovanni Rubeis is breaking new ground. This pioneering work is the first comprehensive examination of the ethical implications of AI technologies in the field of medicine.
A global evaluation of more than 1,100 publications from the last 30 years demonstrates the successful use of DNA/RNA analysis to conduct scientific studies on hygienic water quality and safety based on faecal microbiological indicators and intestinal pathogens.
The incidence of radiation-induced contrast enhancement in healthy tissue following proton beam therapy of tumors in the central nervous system (CNS) is low.
On the initiative of ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH, the kick-off event of the new annual event series "One Water" will take place on Campus Krems from 21 to 22 March.
The Symposium Dürnstein 2024 will be held on the topic of WHAT WILL WE EAT TOMORROW? Questions on the future of food from 14 to 16 March 2024 at Dürnstein Abbey / Wachau . As part of the panel discussion on the opening evening, DDr Elisabeth Fabian, resitent doctor at the Division of Internal Medicine 2 at Krems University Hospital and nutritionist, will discuss "Food security in Austria".
The Swiss-Austrian research team with the participation of the Division of Water Quality and Health at Karl Landsteiner University discovers specific microbial communities for each hot water boiler that are independent of the cold drinking water supplied. The work sheds light on an aspect of drinking water microbiology that has received little attention to date.
Denisa Cont, PhD student in the Department of Water Quality and Health (KL) and at the Centre for Biomedical Technology (UWK), was honoured with the tecnet/accent Innovation Award.
Late line monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer appears to be effective even in the presence of mutations in a proto-oncogene. Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences is an important study partner.
Andreas Farnleitner, Head of the Division Water Quality and Health at KL Krems, is taking over the chairmanship of the new "Wastewater Monitoring" subcommittee at the "Österreichischen Wasser und Abfallwirtschaftsverband" (ÖWAV).
Three researchers from Karl Landsteiner University were honoured with prestigious Young Researcher Awards in November 2023.
The Day of Gender Studies will take place for the second time on 5 December 2023. It is organised by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research as part of the Gabriele Possanner Award to highlight achievements in the field of gender research at universities and research institutions.