Abstract. Anemia is an increasing cause of morbidity in the elderly. In 70–80 % of cases the cause can be identified as either due to iron deficiency, chronic disease, renal insufficiency or vitamin B12-/folate-deficiency. Up to one ...

Abstract. There is limited knowledge about the comprehensibility of medication charts and if patients’ needs are met. Structured interviews were conducted with 45 ...

Abstract. Plasmacell myeloma is a disease of the older population, associated with comorbidities. The backbone for treatment for more than four decades was melphalane and prednison, until in 2005 the new substances revolutionized ...

Abstract. The clinical routine confronts medical professionals regularly with ethical issues that need to be addressed together with patients and their close relatives. Thus, handling of ethical issues should be ...

Abstract. The recognition, diagnosis, and interpretation of pain is an absolute requirement for potent therapy. The nature, form, and anatomical correspondence of pain to its source, ...