This content is machine translated Age insomnia Sleep and cognition in old age Disorders of sleep as well as cognitive performance increase with age. Sleep and cognition are closely interrelated. Therefore, in terms of good everyday functionality, the treatment of sleep disorders in…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Hearing disorders congenital or in old age Update on therapy with hearing aids Hearing aids are the most common type of instrumental therapy for hearing loss. They can improve hearing and speech understanding. In very severe cases and complete deafness, cochlear implants are…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Therapy for urinary incontinence in old age Surgery, drugs and other approaches Stress incontinence is addressed surgically, whereas overactive bladder is primarily addressed with medication. If conservative measures are unsuccessful, urogynecological and urodynamic clarification should be performed.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SWICA Symposium 2018, Bern Sleep disorders in old age Sleep disorders in old age can manifest in a cause-effect-cause spiral: Depression, cognitive disorders or dementia may correlate with sleep disorders. Dr. med. Roland Kunz, Zurich, explained these relationships, clarified…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Coxarthrosis “Common is common” In old age, complaints of the hip are a frequent reason for presentation to the family doctor. The earlier the correct diagnosis is made, the greater the treatment options. However,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Polymedication and multimorbidity in old age. What can we improve in everyday life? Various lists provide information on potentially sensitive substances in the geriatric population. Regardless of this, a regular review of indication, dosage, dosage form and risk/benefit of medications is indicated.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Falls in old age A taboo subject with consequences Falls are a taboo for the elderly. The family doctor in particular should therefore actively inquire about them and determine the future risk. This is already possible with simple measures…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated 57th Medical Congress LUNGE ZÜRICH, Davos Age-related eye diseases With the demographic change of the population, age-related diseases of the eyes and their appendages are also increasing. In recent years, the range of new therapeutic options has expanded, and…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Malnutrition in elderly patients A surprisingly common phenomenon Malnutrition increases with age. The leading symptom is unwanted weight loss. In nutrition therapy, the supervision of a qualified nutritionist is of great importance.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Wound healing in diabetic patients Diabetic foot syndrome Impaired wound healing in diabetic patients is a problem with increasing frequency, which causes enormous costs and is still largely unsolved. An overview of pathogenesis.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) Where are we today? Significant progress has been made in both Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia in recent years. This mainly concerns the understanding of the disease and diagnostics. New substances are in advanced…
