This content is machine translated Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and osteoporosis Challenges and successes in the therapy of female patients Lack of awareness of gender differences may lead to suboptimal treatment [1]. Prof. Andrea Rubbert-Roth, Dr. Diana Dan and PD Dr. Brigitte Uebelhart spoke at this year’s congress of the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Osteopenia Prevent bone loss – avoid vitamin D deficiency Osteoporosis and osteomalacia are two metabolic bone diseases that reduce bone mass. In osteoporosis, there is a decrease in bone mass, but the ratio between bone mineralization and bone matrix…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gout Management in practice Once called the “disease of kings,” gout is now a common disease due to prosperity. The genetic predisposition for the metabolic disorder is inherited, but various conditions come together for…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Depression in old age Pharmacotherapy as an important pillar of treatment Depressive disorders are among the most common mental illnesses, and many older people also suffer from them. Nowadays, a biopsychosocial explanatory model is assumed. In addition to psychotherapy and general…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dementia Still forgetful or already demented? Effective treatment from the beginning The first signs of dementia are often not recognized, because the changes in the brain occur gradually. Often, a depressive episode also masks the actual symptoms. However, in order to…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated RA in over 70s bDMARDs and JAK inhibitors with lower risk of infection compared to baseline therapy. In clinical practice, older rheumatoid arthritis patients tend to receive treatment with biologics (bDMARDs) less frequently than younger patients, although the use of conventional basic therapeutics is often not appropriate…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Biologics and JAK inhibitors New insights for RA therapy There are now four approved JAK inhibitors in Europe: tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib and filgotinib. While there has not been much news to report on the first two in the past…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated The Parkinson therapy in the very old Age does not make it better Although old age is not typical for PD and there are also young patients, the disease has always been associated with elderly people. Sufferers also often have to contend with…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Cold plasma promotes wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers A study showed that treatment of diabetic foot ulcers with cold atmospheric plasma improves oxygen and nutrient supply to damaged tissue layers, stimulates blood flow and activates wound healing. This…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Dementia Research Synergistic effects of ginkgo biloba extract and donepezil The efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract and donepezil in promoting cognitive performance has been empirically demonstrated. Individual studies also support the hypothesis that an additional benefit can be achieved through…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Palliative care in geriatrics Talk to patients and relatives! One of the most common complaints in very elderly patients in need of care is dyspnea. Pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological options are available to provide relief to sufferers. However,…
