Cases of syphilis have been on the rise in Germany for several years, especially among gay men. Can men protect themselves and what can they do if they do catch it?
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The life expectancy of people with HIV has increased significantly nowadays. According to the latest figures from the Robert Koch Institute, more than half of those infected in Germany are over the age of 50. What happens when these people become in need of care and need or want to move into a care home?
In 2013, 5,015 cases of syphilis were registered in Germany. Four out of five of all reported cases were presumably due to sexual contact between men. Accordingly, the number of reported cases rose by 13.5 per cent compared to the previous year.
Around 20 per cent of HIV-infected people have difficulties with their HIV therapy. Berlin HIV specialist Dr Gerd Klausen on the long-term consequences: Of physical complaints and psychological stress
Statistically speaking, around 80 per cent of all patients cope very well with their HIV therapy. But what about the remaining 20 per cent? Axel Schock asked Gerd Klausen, a doctor specialising in HIV, about the risks and side effects.
Doctors have to act for the benefit of the patient and at the same time economically. The high prices of the new HCV drugs make this a balancing act. Christina Laußmann spoke to Dr Patrick Ingiliz from the Medical Infectiology Centre Berlin.
René suffered a burn-out four years ago. In this interview, he talks about the overload, everyday life in the day clinic and the time-outs he allows himself today.
Julian Fricker took the European Testing Week as an opportunity to get tested for HIV again. In part 2 of his report, he tells us how he fared during the test and while waiting for the result.
A friend, a good friend. People who have a strong social environment are proven to have fewer mental health problems. Franz proves this impressively with his self-help group MännerXundheit.
