Epilepsy in the elderly.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cirrhosis of the liver is the end stage of chronic liver disease. Among the many liver disorders that can lead to cirrhosis, some progress rapidly (years) and others more slowly (decades). In Germany, cirrhosis is often a consequence of fatty liver disease due to alcoholism or other causes, but can also be c...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Wiegand J,Berg T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse drug events (ADE) are a common cause of hospital admission as well as a common complication of inpatient care. The current reporting systems in Germany are of only limited use for the identification of ADE. The aim of this study is to examine the potential usefulness of ICD-10 coded diagnoses in rout...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Stausberg J,Hasford J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium is a common complication in elderly hospitalized patients. It prolongs the length of hospital stay, raises costs, increases the workload of the nursing staff, and may necessitate transfer of the patient to a nursing home. The risk of postoperative delirium is particularly high in elderly patients wi...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Kratz T,Heinrich M,Schlauß E,Diefenbacher A

更新日期：2015-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Data on the prevalence and regional distribution of the metabolic syndrome in Germany are lacking, in particular for primary care. METHODS:In October 2005 anthropometric measurements were taken from 35 869 consecutive patients aged 18 to 99 years, in 1511 primary care practices. Waist circumference, blood...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Moebus S,Hanisch J,Bramlage P,Lösch C,Hauner H,Wasem J,Jöckel KH

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of Hodgkin's disease (HD; also called Hodgkin's lymphoma) in children and adolescents with radiotherapy and chemotherapy leads to high survival rates but has a number of late effects. The most serious one is the development of a secondary malignant tumor, usually in the field that was irradiate...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Schellong G,Riepenhausen M,Ehlert K,Brämswig J,Dörffel W,German Working Group on the Long-Term Sequelae of Hodgkin's Disease.,Schmutzler RK,Rhiem K,Bick U,German Consortium for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer.

更新日期：2014-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acne is the most common skin disease in adolescence, with a prevalence of nearly 100%. About 60% of affected adolescents have mild acne for which they use non-prescription preparations without consulting a physician. The remaining 40% constitute the population of acne patients seen in medical practice. The c...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Gollnick HP,Zouboulis CC

更新日期：2014-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) was first described in 1984. This disorder, a primary genetic cardiomyopathy, is now attracting increased attention. METHOD:The current state of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of NCCM are d...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Engberding R,Stöllberger C,Ong P,Yelbuz TM,Gerecke BJ,Breithardt G

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Germany, public interest in a vegan diet is steadily growing. There are, however, no current data on the macro- and micronutrient status of vegans. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study entitled "The Risks and Benefits of a Vegan Diet" (RBVD), we investigated the dietary intake, basic laboratory parameters,...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Weikert C,Trefflich I,Menzel J,Obeid R,Longree A,Dierkes J,Meyer K,Herter-Aeberli I,Mai K,Stangl GI,Müller SM,Schwerdtle T,Lampen A,Abraham K

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The German Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommends vaccination against human papillomaviruses (HPV) of the high-risk types 16 and 18. The duration of protection afforded by HPV vaccines has been reported in multiple studies to date but has not been systematically evaluated. METHOD:Systematic li...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Deleré Y,Wichmann O,Klug SJ,van der Sande M,Terhardt M,Zepp F,Harder T

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term use of opioid analgesic drugs to treat chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is a major component of pain pharmacotherapy. The interpretation of the evidence concerning its efficacy and risks is currently debated. METHODS:An interdisciplinary evidence- and consensus-based S3 guideline was updated on ...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Häuser W,Bock F,Engeser P,Tölle T,Willweber-Strumpfe A,Petzke F

更新日期：2014-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies from around the world have shown a positive association between case numbers and the quality of medical care. The evidence to date suggests that conformity to guidelines for the treatment of patients with breast cancer is better in German hospitals that have higher case numbers. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Köster C,Heller G,Wrede S,König T,Handstein S,Szecsenyi J

更新日期：2015-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with elevated rates of stroke, heart failure, hospital admission, and death. Its prevalence in the overall population is 1.5% to 2%. To convert atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm, cardioversion is needed. METHODS:This revie...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Klein HH,Trappe HJ

更新日期：2015-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The German Federal Law on Radiation Control contains no special provisions for X-ray studies in children and adolescents, even though exposure to ionizing radiation must be kept especially low in young persons, because their tissues are highly radiosensitive. Children, who have many years left to live, are m...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Alzen G,Benz-Bohm G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication reviews and medication management are being used more and more around the world to improve medication safety. Both of these tools were originally conceived as pharmaceutical care activities and have recently been developed into interdisciplinary approaches. We studied the efficacy of interprofessi...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Köberlein-Neu J,Mennemann H,Hamacher S,Waltering I,Jaehde U,Schaffert C,Rose O

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), arterial stenosis or occlusion impairs perfusion in the territory of the distal portion of the aorta and the iliac and leg arteries. In Germany, the prevalence of PAOD rises with age, reaching 20% among persons over age 70. METHODS:This guideline was prepared...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Lawall H,Huppert P,Espinola-Klein C,Rümenapf G

更新日期：2016-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatologists, paediatricians, and general practitioners are often consulted by worried parents for the evaluation of a cutaneous tumor. METHODS:Selective literature review. RESULTS:Only 1-2% of skin tumors excised in children turn out to be malignant when examined histologically. Warning signs of maligna...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Hamm H,Höger PH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis, the most severe manifestation of acute infection, poses a major challenge to health care systems around the world. To date, adequate data on the incidence and mortality of sepsis in Germany have been lacking. METHODS:Nationwide case-related hospital DRG statistics for the years 2007-2013 were used t...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Fleischmann C,Thomas-Rueddel DO,Hartmann M,Hartog CS,Welte T,Heublein S,Dennler U,Reinhart K

更新日期：2016-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostatic cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer in men in Germany. The goal of this review is to define the indication for hormonal treatment in patients over age 70. METHODS:A selective search of the literature up to 2008 for the terms "prostate cancer", "androgen suppression and deprivation", "hormone th...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Pfitzenmaier J,Altwein JE

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical guidelines recommend psychosocial care as an integral part of medical treatment, but access is often limited. Technology-based approaches provide an attractive opportunity to optimize health outcomes and quality of life in people with chronic somatic diseases e.g. by means of Internet- and mobile-ba...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bendig E,Bauereiß N,Ebert DD,Snoek F,Andersson G,Baumeister H

更新日期：2018-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of soft-tissue sarcomas of the limbs is often delayed, sometimes markedly so, even though prompt and appropriate treatment improves survival and lowers the amputation rate. METHODS:On the basis of a selective literature review and consideration of the relevant guidelines, we developed an algor...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bannasch H,Eisenhardt SU,Grosu AL,Heinz J,Momeni A,Stark GB

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common retinal disease in older people. In Europe, about 1.6% of persons over age 65 and more than 13% of persons over age 85 have late-stage AMD, which can severely impair vision. The development of AMD is influenced both by environmental factors and by a strong h...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Weber BH,Charbel Issa P,Pauly D,Herrmann P,Grassmann F,Holz FG

更新日期：2014-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-hospital hypotension in trauma patients is associated with high mortality. Especially for patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), arterial normotension or even hypertension (AHT) is considered an important mechanism for sustaining adequate cerebral perfusion pressure. The effect of pre-hospita...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Sellmann T,Miersch D,Kienbaum P,Flohé S,Schneppendahl J,Lefering R,DGU Trauma Registry.

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Autopsy studies of persons who died of cancer have shown the lungs to be the sole site of metastasis in about 20% of cases. The resection of pulmonary metastases is indicated for palliative purposes if they contain a large volume of necrotic tumor, infiltrate the thoracic wall to produce pain, or cause hem...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Pfannschmidt J,Egerer G,Bischof M,Thomas M,Dienemann H

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The percentage of organ donors among the German population is very low, and the supply of organs does not meet the demand. Relatively few organ explantations are performed in Germany, compared to other countries. The central element leading up to organ explantation is the donor's consent. This can be express...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Küpers M,Dudda M,Kauther MD,Schwarz B,Hausen SA,Jöckel KH

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the leading reasons for treatment in adult primary care medicine, accounting for a considerable percentage of antibiotic prescriptions. Because this problem is so common and so significant in routine clinical practice, a high level of diagnostic accuracy is essential....

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Schmiemann G,Kniehl E,Gebhardt K,Matejczyk MM,Hummers-Pradier E

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

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更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The regional prevalence of risk factors can vary over time. The Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) addresses prevalence trends for common risk factors in a region in northeast Germany. METHODS:A longitudinal study was carried out from 1997 to 2001 (SHIP-0, with 4308 subjects), and a second, independent ran...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Völzke H,Ittermann T,Schmidt CO,Baumeister SE,Schipf S,Alte D,Biffar R,John U,Hoffmann W

更新日期：2015-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many psychotropic drugs can delay cardiac repolarization and thereby prolong the rate-corrected QT interval (QTc). A prolonged QTc often arouses concern in clinical practice, as it can be followed, in rare cases, by the life-threatening polymorphic ventricular tachyarrhythmia called torsade de pointes (TdP...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Wenzel-Seifert K,Wittmann M,Haen E

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In view of the rise in antibiotic resistance and Clostridium difficile superinfection, close monitoring of antibiotic prescribing practices is essential so that targeted quality assurance measures can be taken. METHODS:We analyzed nationwide data from multiple statutory health insurance carriers on prescrip...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Bätzing-Feigenbaum J,Schulz M,Schulz M,Hering R,Kern WV

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent years have seen a marked increase in laser-pointerrelated injuries, which sometimes involve severe retinal damage and irreversible visual impairment. These injuries are often caused by untested or incorrectly classified devices that are freely available over the Internet. METHODS:We reviewed pertinen...

journal_title：Deutsches Arzteblatt international

authors： Birtel J,Harmening WM,Krohne TU,Holz FG,Charbel Issa P,Herrmann P

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00