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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily targets synovial joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, pain, and eventual joint deformity if left untreated. It affects about 0.5% to 1% of the global population, with women being two to three times more likely to develop the disease than men.

The treatment of liver cancer and liver cancer metastases is one of the most complex and challenging tasks, with this oncology type representing the 6th most common cancer worldwide with 866,136 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The diversity of primary cancers poses significant difficulties for both doctors and patients. Even more critical is liver...

A glioma is a type of primary brain tumor that develops from glial cells of the brain and spinal cord. It comprises more than 24% of all primary brain tumors, around 50-70% of which are malignant. Glioma can affect both adult and pediatric patients, with adults over 65 and children under 12 suffering more frequently than other age groups.

Colorectal cancer, encompassing malignancies of the colon and rectum, stands as the third most prevalent cancer globally and ranks second in cancer-related mortality. In 2020, over 1.9 million new cases were diagnosed worldwide, leading to more than 930,000 deaths. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age, predominantly...

Liver cancer is a significant global health challenge, ranking among the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2020 alone, approximately 905,700 new cases were diagnosed, and about 830,200 deaths were attributed to the disease. In Germany, liver cancer, while less prevalent compared to some other countries, still poses...

Cervical cancer is among the most widespread gynecological cancers worldwide, with outcomes that vary greatly depending on region and healthcare access. The World Health Organization reports that more than 600,000 women are diagnosed annually, and almost 340,000 lose their lives to the disease, even though it can often be...

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have become significantly more common over the past two decades. Between 2000 and 2018, the age-adjusted incidence rose from 4.9 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 people, with the sharpest increases seen in grade 1 tumors, early-stage cases, and tumors of the appendix. Alarmingly, the mortality rate grew more than...

Germany has become one of the leading destinations for medical tourism. Among European nations, it is considered to have the most developed healthcare system. More than 11% of GDP is invested in health care, and these efforts show clear results. Germany ranks third in global life expectancy and holds second place for women’s longevity.