Bronchiektasien bei drei Geschwistern und bei deren Onkel

This report contains information about 4 cases of bronchiectasis found in two generations of the same family without direct transmission of the condition between parents and children. In one case the histological examination showed — aside from bronchiectasis — a cyst, which was thought to be of congenital origin.     

Zur Pathogenese der Bronchiektasien

Lung - Es wird gleichzeitiges Vorkommen von Bronchiektasien bzw. Bronchiektasien und chronischer lokalisierter Bronchitis bei 2 Geschwisterpaaren beschrieben und im Anschluß an andere...     

Ethik und Palliativmedizin in Intensiv- und Beatmungsmedizin

Ethics and palliative care have a growing impact at the present time. This is true not only in oncology but also increasingly more for intensive care medicine and home mechanical ventilation. In particular, the large number of invasively ventilated patients with weaning failure has led to a clear focus on this both life-sustaining and possibly undesired life-prolonging treatment. In addition to what is technically feasible, the perspectives of patients and their families are coming more into focus. Palliative care skills are needed to elicit and adequately react to the patient’s wishes, even if that leads to therapy withdrawal or withholding treatment. Changing the aim of the treatment is becoming increasingly more important. In the non-clinical area of home mechanical ventilation the establishment of palliative care structures for chronically critically ill patients mainly suffering from dyspnea are crucially needed. Early intervention in and counseling of patients with chronic diseases is helpful in avoiding futile long-term invasive mechanical ventilation.     

Physiotherapie und Bewegung bei Osteoporose und Folgeerkrankungen

Osteoporosis is defined by decreased bone strength and increased susceptibility to fracture. Fractures and their consequences are the clinical manifestation of osteoporosis. Acute and chronic pain, functional limitations including permanent impairment and the need for long-term care may be caused by osteoporotic fractures. The aim of osteoporosis treatment is to prevent fractures by bone strengthening. The aims of rehabilitation in patients with osteoporosis are to reduce pain, maximize the level of musculoskeletal function, particularly following fractures, decrease risk of falls and optimize quality of life and independence. Certain sports and exercises greatly promote skeletal development in children and adolescents and augment bone strength in adults. Physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise may relieve pain, increase musculoskeletal function and form an important part of fall management.