Starting in July 2025, connection to the telematics infrastructure (TI) will be mandatory by law for outpatient and inpatient care. The goal is to reduce bureaucracy in daily professional life with the help of a network for secure and fast data transmission. In this way, the TI is intended to help caregivers gain more time resources. This can benefit...
One of the most widely used herbicides worldwide is glyphosate. The pesticide specifically combats unwanted weeds in agriculture. On the other hand, glyphosate is criticized for causing nerve-damaging effects in humans. Chinese researchers recently presented a study with the result: glyphosate exposure could be linked to impaired cognitive function in older adults…
Researchers from Taiwan have reached a surprising conclusion: they provided the first evidence linking glyphosate exposure to different consequences for the neurological health of the adult population in the US. This includes, for example, declining cognitive performance, signs of depression, and hearing problems. To arrive at the surprising results...
In a systematic review, researchers from Spain conclude: Glyphosate residues in the environment and in food can cause several different types of damage to the nervous system. Mood changes, attention deficits, hyperactivity disorder, cancer, kidney damage, or Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's: In their systematic review, the researchers from Spain analyzed which diseases glyphosate causes in humans...
Glyphosate is considered a highly controversial pesticide that could be carcinogenic. Furthermore, the environmental toxin is suspected of contributing to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease. The debate surrounding the use of glyphosate and its health risks for the human brain has caused quite a stir – …
People with dementia have the right to make decisions for themselves for as long as possible and thus lead a largely independent life. However, as the dementia progresses, their own judgment declines. At a certain point, those affected can no longer properly assess the consequences of their actions – and consequently, legally binding transactions...
People with dementia have the right to make decisions for themselves for as long as possible and thus lead a largely independent life. However, as the dementia progresses, their own judgment declines. At a certain point, those affected can no longer properly assess the consequences of their actions – and consequently, legally binding transactions...
Feeling cared for and valued does most people good. However, emotional support is especially important for people with dementia. This is because experienced compassion and understanding, as well as care, play an important role in life expectancy. German scientists have come to this conclusion. In a recent study, they...
Most laxatives are available over-the-counter, and their use is widespread. However, researchers from China see a connection between the continuous use of laxatives and an increased risk of all types of dementia. Chronic constipation is a common issue in the population, especially among older people. Approximately 40 percent of...
When and to what extent do people with dementia harm themselves? To gain insights into this, Australian researchers collected and analyzed numerous data over a 13-year period. According to their findings, men with dementia and individuals with complex psychiatric profiles were at the greatest risk of self-harm. The diagnosis...
