Publications by authors named "R HauSSmann"
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder become episodically manifest during the second half of the female menstrual cycle and are characterized by psychological and physical symptoms causing relevant functional and social impairments. Mood swings, depression and dysphoria are associated depressive symptoms. Therefore, affective disorders should be considered as a differential diagnosis.
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- Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a serious disease that affects movement and is hard to treat.
- Researchers studied MSA patients to see what other health problems they have and how many medications they take.
- They found that MSA patients have more health issues, especially related to the bladder and kidneys, and take more medications, which can lead to dangerous drug interactions.
Objectives: To determine the contribution of cerebral amyloid angiopathy to cognitive impairment in MCI and dementia.
Methods: Patients with subjective memory impairment (SMI), amnestic and non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment ((n)aMCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), mixed and vascular dementia (MD/VD) from our memory clinic were included in this retrospective analysis. Patients underwent neuropsychological testing and cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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- Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) patients, typically older adults, have a distinct pattern of health comorbidities and often take multiple medications compared to those without neurodegenerative diseases.
- The study analyzed data from over 600 patients, revealing higher rates of circulatory and nervous system diseases in PSP patients, alongside increased occurrences of conditions like diabetes and polyneuropathies.
- The PSP group showed significantly more polypharmacy, leading to a higher risk of severe drug interactions, highlighting the need for careful management of treatment in these patients.