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Malnutrition in the Elderly (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999): W. O. Seiler, H.B. Stahelin Malnutrition in the Elderly (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999)
W. O. Seiler, H.B. Stahelin
R2,744 Discovery Miles 27 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

H. B. Stahelin "Under-or malnutrition is a frequent and serious problem in geriatric patients" (8). Today there is no doubt that malnutrition contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in the aged. The immune function is impaired, the risk for falls and fractures increases, in acute illness, recovery is delayed, and complications are frequent. Acute and chronic illnesses lead to a catabolic metabolism and hence increase the signs and symptoms of malnutrition. Cytokines related to inflamma tion block the synthesis of albumin and shift protein synthesis to acute phase pro teins. The activation of the ubiquitine-proteasome pathway leads to a degradation of muscle protein, which leads to an additional loss of muscle mass which occurs as age-dependent sarcopenia, and adds to the already existing frailty (2, 4). It is often difficult to decide to what extent the metabolic alterations result from malnutrition or concomitant illness. Psychological factors contribute as a circulus vitiosus significantly to anorexia and, thus, aggravate the condition. They are the most important causes of failure to thrive in old age (7). It is evident that next to the therapy of the underlying illness, an adequate support with calorie and nutrient intake over weeks becomes essen tial under these conditions. Clear-cut improvements are often only seen after 6 or more weeks. Besides a clinical, clearly visible malnutrition, selective nutrient deficits are much more frequent. Numerous and highly different mechanisms may lead to a marginal or insufficient supply with micronutrients."

Geriatrie (German, Paperback): Poster Geriatrie (German, Paperback)
Poster; Wolfgang Kruse; Foreword by H.B. Stahelin; Assisted by G. Schlierf; Thorsten Nikolaus; Assisted by …
R1,917 Discovery Miles 19 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In unserer Gesellschaft gewinnt die Betreuung alter Menschen immer groessere Bedeutung. Deshalb ist eine solide geriatrische Ausbildung fur Medizinstudenten und junge AErzte besonders wichtig. Dazu gibt es jetzt dieses Lehrbuch! In kurzer, pragnanter und zugleich anschaulicher Form geben die Autoren eine praxisorientierte Einfuhrung in alle wichtigen Aspekte geriatrischer Medizin. Geriatrische Syndrome und organspezifische Krankheiten, die im Alter haufig sind oder Besonderheiten aufweisen, stehen dabei im Mittelpunkt. Gleichzeitig wird der Leser an die Besonderheiten von Diagnostik und Therapie im Alter herangefuhrt, wobei auch neue Methoden wie das Assessment und die UEbergangsbetreuung, z.B. in geriatrischen Tageskliniken, ausfuhrlich beschrieben werden. Die klare Darstellung, bei der wichtige Begriffe und Inhalte besonders hervorgehoben sind, sowie zahlreiche Abbildungen, Tabellen und vor allem Fallbeispiele erleichtern das Verstandnis. Auf diesen praktischen Leitfaden werden sowohl Medizinstudenten als auch AErzte beim taglichen Umgang mit alten Patienten gerne zuruckgreifen.

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