This content is machine translated Polyarthrosis of the hand Surgery only as ultima ratio! Polyarthrosis of the hand can rightly be called a widespread disease. Approximately half of the population over the age of 50 has arthritic changes in the finger joints. In some…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Dementia Multimorbid dementia patient – what to do? Dementia patients are mostly elderly and multimorbid. Close care that takes comorbidities into account is important – but challenging because of the unique characteristics of these patients.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gerontorheumatology Interaction risks: Cave polypharmacy! In elderly and very old patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, multimorbidity and polypharmacy in particular require careful consideration with regard to possible interaction effects.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis Patient-oriented long-term measures reduce fracture risk Osteoporosis is especially common in older patients. In order to reduce the risk of fractures, therapeutic long-term measures should be oriented to the patient and his individual needs.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D and calcium Supplementation in old age Calcium plays a central role in bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium in the metabolism. Especially for older people, an adequate…
View Post 15 min 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.
