This content is machine translated Fecal incontinence What’s new? To date, no consistent definition of fecal incontinence can be found in the scientific literature. The topic remains a subject of scientific debate. The following article provides an overview of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Incontinence “The Internet is a good medium for providing information about taboo subjects” In an interview with HAUSARZT PRAXIS, PD Dr. med. André Reitz of the KontinenzZentrum Hirslanden, Zurich, provides information about his blog kontinenzzentrum.blogspot.ch, which he has been running since summer 2013.…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Impairments in old age Multimorbidity and comedication demand good therapeutic strategy Two areas of impairment in old age were presented at Medidays in Zurich: macular degeneration and osteoporosis. The focus was on diagnosis and therapy. For wet macular degeneration especially an…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis What extended benefits do currently used medications provide? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes swelling and, consequently, restricted movement and joint pain. It is twice as common in women as in men, and the incidence…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dying at home Delirium and sedation – a treatment task for the general practitioner? Is dying at home a utopia and an almost unsolvable task for the family doctor or quite feasible? This question was explored in a workshop at the SwissFamilyDocs conference. For…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnosis dementia Genesis and differentiation of dementia from depression and delirium The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s dementia, which is chronically progressive and primarily shows memory impairment. After initial rule-out diagnosis by the primary care provider, differential diagnosis should…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rivastigmine Dosage is critical with cholinesterase inhibitors Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AK) is the most common cause of dementia. The pathophysiology is complex and includes reductions in neurotransmitter release, leading to cognitive and functional impairment.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Physiological changes in the aging process Why are seniors such good runners? Sport is popular as never before and, if practiced with moderation, is very healthy. Whereas in the past it was mainly younger people who played sports, today it is almost…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Age and physical performance Those who move stay fit – even in old age In sports terms, aging can be described as the sum of all biological, psychological, and social changes that lead to a gradual decline in the individual’s psychophysical ability to adapt…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Sport in old age Positive correlation between physical and mental fitness Training stimuli trigger adaptations in the organism, regardless of age. The human organism is characterized by high plasticity and adaptability throughout the life span. As we age, declining hormone levels…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Incontinence in old age Therapy combinations lead to success Old bedridden persons in particular often suffer from urinary incontinence in addition to other complaints. The administration of medication can be supplemented with targeted pelvic floor or bladder training. As…
