Publications by authors named "Martina Bertschinger"
First-Line Chemo-Immunotherapy in SCLC: Outcomes of a Binational Real-World Study.
JTO Clin Res Rep
January 2025
Introduction: SCLC is characterized by aggressiveness and limited treatment options, especially in extensive-stage SCLC (ES-SCLC). Immunotherapy added to the platinum-etoposide combination has recently become standard in this setting. This retrospective study aims to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of chemo-immunotherapy in patients with ES-SCLC, focusing on subpopulations excluded from clinical trials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Panhypopituitarism, Diabetes Insipidus and Bone Pain - Is There a Systemic Disease Behind it?].
Praxis (Bern 1994)
January 2024
A 27-year-old man presented due to unilateral leg pain. He had a history of diabetes insipidus and panhypopituitarism. Laboratory analysis revealed hormonal undersupply.
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- A young male patient experienced severe muscle weakness due to dangerously low potassium and phosphorus levels, but the cause was not clear initially.
- After further investigation, it was discovered that he had been on a very low-calorie diet, specifically the human chorionic gonadotropin diet, which led to a diagnosis of severe refeeding syndrome.
- The patient's condition was complicated by rhabdomyolysis, but once his electrolytes were corrected, he fully recovered, highlighting the risks of extreme dieting and the need for detailed medical histories.
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