Patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders-importance of communication between physician and patient assessed in a cross-sectional cohort study.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders are frequent diseases often associated with a pronounced burden reflected in a greatly reduced quality of life. Patients are seeking medical help but may be perceived as demanding and challenging. For successful diagnosis and treatment of these patients, a good doctor-patient communication is key.

[Immunosenescence and vaccinations in the elderly].

With increasing age, infection-induced morbidity and mortality rises. At the same time, the protective capacity of the immune system declines. This phenomenon is known as immunosenescence.