This content is machine translated Parkinson's disease and movement disorders Digitalization on the rise for effective treatment strategies This year, the congress committee focused on “Technology-supported treatment strategies – current practice and future prospects”. In doing so, they paved the way for new ways of biomarker-based diagnosis of…
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Treatment of wounds The importance of nutrition for wound healing A diet rich in energy and substrates is crucial for effective wound healing. Older people are at particularly high risk of wound healing disorders as a result of malnutrition, meaning… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus Adjuvanted subunit vaccine offers long-lasting protection The results of ZOSTER-049 – an extension of two Phase III clinical trials – show that the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) can provide protection against shingles for a decade…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Compression Lymphoedema and chronic wounds Lymphoedema is a chronic inflammatory disease of the interstitium as a result of primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) damage to the lymphatic drainage system, which is characterized by inflammation, increased… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diabetic foot ulcers Slippers for adherence Foot ulcers are a common complication in patients with diabetes and represent a major burden for those affected as well as for nursing staff and the healthcare system. Due to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Parkinson's Improving the effect of levodopa in the long term The treatment management of idiopathic Parkinson’s syndrome has improved significantly in recent years. Although a causal treatment is still not possible, the disease can now be treated symptomatically. In the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Rheumatoid arthritis News on gender medicine in the RA Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic joint disease, affecting women 2–3 times more often than men. The exact interaction of immunological, hormonal and genetic factors has not… CME-Test
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age When the carousel in the head does not stand still Dizziness in old age is one of the main geriatric problems and is more than just a condition. Therefore, it should be treated quickly and effectively to prevent falls and…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated NSAIDs in elderly patients Consider pharmacodynamic and kinetic aspects Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of pain, although there are certain differences between the various preparations in terms of pharmacodynamics and kinetics.…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Sleep disorders in old age Recognize insomnia, treat it and avoid cognition disorders Sleep disorders are part of everyday life for a large proportion of the older population. A change in sleep architecture and a reduced need for sleep are natural. So when… CME-Test
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated "Antimicrobial stewardship" Recognize local wound infection and risk of systemic spread A local infection is one of the most common causes of delayed wound healing. The TILI score can be used to assess whether a local wound infection is present and…
