Der Internist
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Review Meta Analysis
[Age and osteoporosis. Effects of aging on osteoporosis, the diagnostics and therapy].
Osteoporosis is an age-associated disease, which is influenced by genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. ⋯ Treating osteoporosis in the elderly is strongly recommended. Multimodal management and medication according to guidelines can be very successful, given that interdisciplinary and geriatric concepts consider the specific needs of the elderly population.
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The number of patients with dementia is increasing. There is often uncertainty about adequate treatment. ⋯ Dementia can not be cured, but current treatment can achieve relief of disease burden and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers.
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With increasing life expectancy, the incidence rate of epilepsy in the elderly has considerably increased in recent decades. This leads to new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. ⋯ Epilepsy in the elderly has diagnostic and therapeutic features that require careful clinical assessment and differentiated therapy.