Publications by authors named "Johann Panthakey"
Article Synopsis
- - The increase in life expectancy is leading to higher rates of frailty and eye diseases in the elderly, with conditions like cataracts and glaucoma being particularly impactful, resulting in visual impairment that affects daily living and mental health.
- - Visual impairment due to eye diseases is closely linked to cognitive decline, creating a vicious cycle where reduced sensory input worsens cognitive health, leading to issues like depression and social isolation.
- - The review emphasizes the need for early intervention and interdisciplinary care to manage eye diseases and their cognitive implications in the elderly, highlighting the critical role of ophthalmologists in these efforts.
Article Synopsis
- Frailty is a common syndrome in older adults that leads to less physical resilience and makes them more vulnerable to stress, significantly increasing their health risks and mortality, especially when combined with conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
- The review highlights that managing diabetes and hypertension in frail individuals often requires multiple medications, resulting in polypharmacy, which can cause serious side effects like falls and poor medication adherence.
- A multidisciplinary approach, involving specialists like geriatricians and pharmacists, is essential for effectively managing these conditions, and there is a pressing need for more research on best practices for treating frail elderly patients.
