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 4 min This content is machine translated Malignant melanoma News on genetics and therapeutic modalities of skin tumors If a malignant skin tumor is clinically and dermatoscopically suspected, it should be completely excised, if possible, and classified according to the TNM system (tumor, lymph nodes, metastases). Depending on…
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 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 6 min This content is machine translated Vaccination in children and adults The 10 most frequently asked questions about vaccinations The author provides insight into the most common problems that arise in everyday practice regarding vaccinations. Topics include immunological safety in the case of incomplete or distant and therefore forgotten…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Digital media in the medical practice Book a doctor’s appointment at the click of a mouse A family practice has multiple opportunities to have a digital presence. From scheduling appointments via the Internet, to text message reminders for patients, to integrating useful apps into diagnosis, there…
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 5 min This content is machine translated Dizziness One symptom with many causes Whether it’s after a ride on a merry-go-round, at great heights or after one too many glasses of alcohol: everyone knows from their own experience how it feels to be…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Discussion at Puure-Huus The single health insurance fund – a sword of Damocles! The initiative to establish a single health insurance fund is opposed by many physicians, but is currently meeting with no small amount of support among the population. The latter is…
