This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Wound-QoL for progression assessment – MCID as a practice-relevant parameter Chronic wounds are usually associated with a significant reduction in quality of life (QoL). Within the framework of qualified wound management, an improvement in QoL is also sought. The Wound-QoL…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Palliative care symptom and needs assessment. What screening tools are helpful? In view of the new and mostly well-tolerated therapies, the palliative life and treatment time of oncological patients is increasingly extended. It is a major challenge to identify patients in… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer From basic research to dementia care The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference is the world’s largest meeting dedicated to advancing dementia research. Each year, researchers, clinicians and dementia experts come together to share groundbreaking research that will…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Geriatric dermatology Chronic pruritus in the elderly Pruritus is a common problem in the elderly, which can occur not only in the context of dermatoses, but also as a secondary symptom of other diseases. Aging skin is…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Update EULAR treatment recommendations Carefully consider the use of JAK inhibitors The goal of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy today is clinical remission. The earlier the disease is detected, the better the chances of achieving this goal. For the road ahead, EULAR…
This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis in elderly patients Evidence-based therapy selection under the aspect of benefits and risks Current evidence suggests that the benefits of low-dose steroid therapy are greater than the harms in elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This is evident from the GLORIA study, in…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in old age A problem underestimated for a long time Although malnutrition is a significant problem in clinical practice, particularly in the elderly, it is often unrecognized and even less often treated. Malnutrition has a decisive influence on the mobility,… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in the elderly Secondary analysis on the spectrum of possible causes Vertigo is one of the most common complaints in the elderly and can significantly affect quality of life perceptions and fall risk. In order to offer patients adequate treatment options,…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Physical treatment methods Phototherapy for chronic wounds – from the basics to application The majority of chronic wounds have vascular causes. If vascular therapy methods have been exhausted, innovative therapy strategies such as light therapy are becoming increasingly important. Light therapy – such… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Geriatric dermatology: study report. Skin cancer as a leading diagnosis in elderly hospitalized dermatologic patients In view of the demographic development, the importance of skin diseases in geriatric patients is increasing in everyday practice. A study by a German research team analyzed data from patients…
