Esra Kayacan Erdoğan, Berkan Armağan, Rezan Koçak Ulucaköy, Kevser Orhan, Serdar Can Güven, Bahar Özdemir Ulusoy, Hatice Ecem Konak, Özlem Karakaş, Pınar Akyüz Dağlı, Ebru Atalar, İsmail Doğan, Yüksel Maraş, Ahmet Omma, Orhan Küçükşahin, Şükran Erten, Hakan Babaoğlu
{"title":"Obesity might not alter tofacitinib drug survival in rheumatoid arthritis patients","authors":"Esra Kayacan Erdoğan, Berkan Armağan, Rezan Koçak Ulucaköy, Kevser Orhan, Serdar Can Güven, Bahar Özdemir Ulusoy, Hatice Ecem Konak, Özlem Karakaş, Pınar Akyüz Dağlı, Ebru Atalar, İsmail Doğan, Yüksel Maraş, Ahmet Omma, Orhan Küçükşahin, Şükran Erten, Hakan Babaoğlu","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02424-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02424-3","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Introduction</h3><p>Obese rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients often show reduced responses to traditional treatments, including TNF inhibitors (TNFi). Considering the different mechanisms of action it is important to evaluate the efficacy of tofacitinib in obese patients. This study aims to explore the impact of obesity on the drug survival of tofacitinib in RA patients.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Material and methods</h3><p>This retrospective cohort study included RA patients treated with tofacitinib. Patients were categorized into obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) and non-obese (BMI < 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) groups. The primary outcome was drug survival, assessed using Kaplan-Meier and logistic regression analyses.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The study comprised 80 RA patients, with 31 (39%) classified as obese. At the 12-month mark, the drug survival rate for tofacitinib was higher in the obese group (81%) compared to the non-obese group (59%). Contrary to univariable analysis, multivariate analysis did not identify obesity as a significant predictor of drug survival. Other variables including sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and anti–cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) positivity also showed no significant association with tofacitinib drug survival.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>The findings indicate that obesity does not alter the drug survival rate for tofacitinib among RA patients. Univariate analysis reported a potentially higher drug survival rate in obese patients; however, the lack of statistical significance in multivariate analysis and the study’s retrospective nature necessitate further research to validate these observations and guide personalized therapeutic strategies for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea R. Teufelberger, Andrada-Renata Dan, Linda Irmler, Peter Wolf, Birger Kränke
{"title":"COVID-19 vaccines: anaphylaxis and anxiety","authors":"Andrea R. Teufelberger, Andrada-Renata Dan, Linda Irmler, Peter Wolf, Birger Kränke","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02435-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02435-0","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Background</h3><p>Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was one crucial element to overcome the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Even though anaphylaxis to vaccines is rare, 47 patients came to the Allergy Unit at the University Hospital Graz, Austria, reporting immediate anaphylactoid symptoms after administration of COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, 29 patients with known drug-induced anaphylaxis wanted to be tested for a possible sensitization against COVID-19 vaccines or excipients, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polysorbate 80 (PS80) before the first COVID-19 vaccination. Skin prick tests and intradermal tests were performed in all 76 patients, mostly using PEG 2000, and/or PS80. Skin prick tests with COVID-19 vaccines were performed depending on availability.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Objective</h3><p>Our aim was to characterize this patient cohort in terms of patients’ anaphylactoid responses, their willingness to future vaccinations against SARS-Cov‑2, and reasons for their decision.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>We developed a questionnaire and analyzed 34 completed copies.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Of the 47 patients with anaphylactoid reactions to COVID-19 vaccination, most were female (40 female/7 male). The skin tests, even when performed with the respective COVID-19 vaccine, were negative in all but one patient. Most patients who experienced anaphylactoid reactions after a COVID-19 vaccination, did not want another COVID-19 vaccination at the time of answering the questionnaire because of anxiety for another anaphylactoid response at the next shot. Premedication with antihistamines significantly lowered (<i>n</i> = 74 vaccinations) the severity of anaphylactoid responses after COVID-19 vaccinations.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Anxiety about another anaphylactoid episode hinders patients to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV‑2 again. Premedication with antihistamines and collaboration of allergologists with psychologists might lower the risk of an anaphylactic/anaphylactoid response as well anxiety in drug-induced anaphylactic patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katharina Pomej, Eva Katharina Masel, Gudrun Kreye
{"title":"Palliative care in terminally ill advanced chronic liver disease patients","authors":"Katharina Pomej, Eva Katharina Masel, Gudrun Kreye","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02436-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02436-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>While mortality rates from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) are rapidly increasing, patients with an advanced disease stage have a comparable or even higher symptom burden than those with other life-limiting diseases. Although evidence is limited there is increasing recognition of the need to improve care for patients with ACLD; however, there are many limiting factors to providing good palliative care for these patients, including unpredictable disease progression, the misconception of palliative care and end of life care as being equivalent, a lack of confidence in prescribing medication and a lack of time and resources. Health professionals working with these patients need to develop the skills to ensure effective palliative care, while referral to specialized palliative care centers should be reserved for patients with complex needs. Basic palliative care, along with active disease management, is best delivered by the treating hepatologists. This includes discussions about disease progression and advance care planning, alongside the active management of disease complications. Liver disease is closely associated with significant social, psychological, and financial burdens for patients and their caregivers. Strategies to engage the discussion in multidisciplinary teams early in disease progression help to ensure addressing these issues proactively. This review summarizes the evidence on palliative care for patients with ACLD, provides examples of current best practice and offers suggestions on how disease-modifying and palliative care can coexist, to ensure that patients do not miss opportunities for quality of life improving interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hannah C Puhr, Luzia Berchtold, Linda Zingerle, Melanie Felfernig, Lisa Weissenbacher, Gerd Jomrich, Reza Asari, Sebastian F Schoppmann, Gerald W Prager, Elisabeth S Bergen, Anna S Berghoff, Matthias Preusser, Aysegül Ilhan-Mutlu
{"title":"Association of family history with patient characteristics and prognosis in a large European gastroesophageal cancer cohort.","authors":"Hannah C Puhr, Luzia Berchtold, Linda Zingerle, Melanie Felfernig, Lisa Weissenbacher, Gerd Jomrich, Reza Asari, Sebastian F Schoppmann, Gerald W Prager, Elisabeth S Bergen, Anna S Berghoff, Matthias Preusser, Aysegül Ilhan-Mutlu","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02432-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00508-024-02432-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The role of the family history in the development and prognosis of gastroesophageal cancer is a controversially discussed topic as appropriate data from western cohorts are lacking. This study aims to explore its associations with disease and outcome parameters in a large European cohort.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed self-reported family history in patients with gastroesophageal cancer treated between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2021 at the Medical University of Vienna. Association analyses with patient characteristics, tumor characteristics, symptoms and overall survival (OS) were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In our cohort of 1762 gastroesophageal cancer patients, 592 (34%) reported a positive family history of cancer (159, 9%, gastroesophageal cancer). No associations were found with histopathological parameters or initial symptoms; however, a positive family history correlated with female gender (cancer in general: p = 0.011; gastroesophageal cancer: p = 0.015). Family history of cancer in general was associated with earlier cancer stages (p = 0.04), higher BMI (p = 0.005), and alcohol consumption (p = 0.010), while a positive history for gastroesophageal cancer was associated with higher age at diagnosis (p = 0.002) and stomach cancer (p = 0.002). There was no statistically significant association of positive family history with OS (p = 0.1, p = 0.45), also not in subgroups for histology (adeno and squamous cell), number of family members and degree of relative.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results emphasize that a positive family history is neither statistically significantly associated with prognosis nor with specific histopathological features in patients with gastroesophageal cancer. Yet, associations with distinct patient characteristics and positive family history indicate that specific subgroups might profit from endoscopic surveillance. Prospective studies are warranted to investigate these findings further.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of low-level laser therapy on symptomatic calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy : A prospective randomized controlled study.","authors":"Yasemin Tombak, Ozgur Zeliha Karaahmet, Aysegul Tombak, Eda Gurcay","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02437-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02437-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Rotator cuff calcific tendinitis (RCCT) is a benign but incapacitating condition and in some patients it is the cause of chronic debilitating pain and functional disability. We aimed to reveal the short-term effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical and sonographic parameters in patients with symptomatic RCCT.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This prospective randomized controlled study analyzed 76 painful shoulders of 68 patients aged 18-75 years, with over 3 months of shoulder pain and where RCCT was confirmed sonographically. Patients in the LLLT group (received 5 LLLT sessions per week and home exercises for 5 days/week for 3 weeks) and the control group (received home exercises, 5 days/week for 3 weeks) were assessed clinically and sonographically just before and after treatment, recording pain intensity, range of motion (ROM), shoulder functional status, location (supraspinatus/infraspinatus, subscapularis), number and degree of calcification. Degree of calcification was determined with ultrasound and classified by the Bianchi-Martinoli classification. The LLLT was applied to the calcified areas marked under ultrasound guidance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both groups showed statistically significant improvements in ROM, pain intensity, shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) pain/disability/total, and degree of calcification after treatment. No significant change was achieved for calcification in the control group. Considering the change values, improvements in abduction, extension, pain intensity, SPADI pain/disability/total, calcification number, and calcification degree parameters were found to be statistically significantly better in the LLLT group than in the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adding LLLT to the home program in treatment of symptomatic RCCT outperformed the home program alone, reducing the number and severity of calcifications, improving pain and disability.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayse Serra Artan, Safak Mirioglu, Elif Ünal, Vafa Suleymanova, Ozgur Akin Oto, Savas Ozturk, Halil Yazici, Tuğba Saraç Sivrikoz, Aydin Turkmen
{"title":"Maternal and neonatal outcomes in kidney transplant recipients: a single-center observational study.","authors":"Ayse Serra Artan, Safak Mirioglu, Elif Ünal, Vafa Suleymanova, Ozgur Akin Oto, Savas Ozturk, Halil Yazici, Tuğba Saraç Sivrikoz, Aydin Turkmen","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02425-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02425-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Pregnancy poses a high risk for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), and data on long-term allograft functions compared to the healthy population are still limited. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes in KTRs.</p><p><strong>Subject and methods: </strong>In this retrospective single-center study, KTRs who experienced pregnancy after transplantation were evaluated in comparison with an age-matched non-transplanted control group. Maternal outcomes included obstetric complications (preeclampsia, peripartum hemorrhage, duration of maternal hospitalization) and a composite kidney outcome for KTRs defined as progression to graft failure necessitating dialysis or retransplantation or doubling of serum creatinine at the end of follow-up. Neonatal outcomes were gestational age, preterm birth, newborn mortality, admittance to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Apgar scores, and birth weight.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 53 KTRs, 68 pregnancies occurred. Preeclampsia (p < 0.001) and preterm birth (p = 0.003) were significantly higher in KTRs. The KTR pregnancies had lower mean birth weights (p = 0.001) and longer durations of maternal hospitalization (p = 0.001). Neonatal mortality, NICU admissions, peripartum hemorrhage rates, and Apgar scores were similar between groups. Follow-up for a median of 105 months after the index birth showed higher serum creatinine levels at postpartum visits (p < 0.001) and at the last follow-up (p = 0.001) compared to baseline. Of the KTRs 6 (11.3%) experienced composite kidney outcomes, including 5 patients with graft failure and 1 with a doubling of serum creatinine.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The KTRs exhibit comparable neonatal mortality and NICU admission rates but have higher rates of preeclampsia and preterm birth. Importantly, graft functions worsen significantly during postpartum follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the effects of spontaneous intracranial hypotension on quality of life, work ability and disability.","authors":"Ali Kapan, Thomas Waldhör, Christian Wöber","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02423-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-024-02423-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), characterized by headaches due to cerebrospinal fluid leaks or low pressure, is a challenging condition to diagnose and treat and affects the quality of life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An 8‑week online survey was conducted to assess the impact of SIH on symptoms, sociodemographics and quality of life. The cohort was comprised of patients who had a self-reported diagnosis of SIH and were divided into two groups: those with radiological evidence of SIH and those with clinical suspicion but no radiological evidence. Mental health and disability were evaluated using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) and the Henry Ford Hospital Headache Disability Inventory (HDI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 86 participants were included in the study, 59 with radiological evidence and 27 without. Most participants were female (84.9%) with a mean age of 44.8 years. Orthostatic headache was more common in participants without radiological evidence (74.1% vs. 42.4%). The severity in those with radiological evidence was 27.1% mild, 27.1% moderate, 30.5% severe and 15.3% extremely severe, while those without had 7.4% mild, 18.5% moderate, 63.0% severe and 11.1% extremely severe headaches. Mental health assessment using the DASS-21 scale showed that 77.9% of all participants reported signs of depression, 96.5% reported anxiety and 89.5% reported stress. The HDI showed 2.3% total disability, 40.7% severe, 19.8% moderate and 37.2% mild. The impact on employment was significant: 15.1% were able to work full-time, 48.8% part-time, 30.2% were unable to work and 5.8% retired early due to SIH.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study demonstrates the broad impact of SIH affecting physical health, mental well-being, and socioeconomic status, and calls for multifaceted and robust management approaches to address its complex effects on patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dominik Wiedemann, Julia Dumfarth, Andreas F Zierer, Daniel Zimpfer
{"title":"[State of the art treatment with Impella® in cardiac surgery in Austria].","authors":"Dominik Wiedemann, Julia Dumfarth, Andreas F Zierer, Daniel Zimpfer","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02407-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00508-024-02407-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since 2022, the mechanical left ventricular support system Impella 5.5® has been used in Austria for patients with cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, post-cardiotomy and low output syndrome. The surgical insertion of the Impella 5.5 via the subclavian artery or alternatively via the ascending aorta has become an established procedure for medium-term treatment in patients with cardiogenic shock and bridging scenarios, such as bridge to recovery, bridge to left ventricular assist device (LVAD), bridge to decision, and bridge to heart transplant (HTx) in Austria. All Impella left ventricular heart pumps share the common feature of unloading the left ventricle, with the Impella 5.5 achieving a full cardiac output of 5.5 l/min. The stable positioning via transaxillary or transaortic insertion enables rapid extubation and mobilization of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), leading to a significantly shorter ICU stay. The combined support of Impella 5.5 with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has also proven effective in certain scenarios. Several nonrandomized studies demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of the Impella 5.5 in practice, which have been included in multiple international guidelines. The advantages of the Impella 5.5 in practice include the easy handling with high positional stability, and low complications rates. This article describes the significance of surgical Impella treatment in Austria from the perspective of Austrian clinical experts.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11393106/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christina Fastl, Arne Arnberger, Vera Gallistl, Viktoria K Stein, Thomas E Dorner
{"title":"Heat vulnerability: health impacts of heat on older people in urban and rural areas in Europe.","authors":"Christina Fastl, Arne Arnberger, Vera Gallistl, Viktoria K Stein, Thomas E Dorner","doi":"10.1007/s00508-024-02419-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00508-024-02419-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to extreme heat is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality, especially in older people. Health burdens associated with heat include heat stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases, heart failure and arrhythmia, pulmonary diseases but also injuries, problems with activities of daily living, and mental disorders. In Europe, there are remarkable spatial differences in heat exposure between urban and less populated areas. In Austria, for example, there is a significant gradual association between population density and the number of heat days, where the gradient of urbanization also follows the gradient of sea level. The European population is continuously ageing, especially in rural areas. Older adults are especially vulnerable to negative health consequences resulting from heat exposure, due to a lack of physiological, social, cognitive, and behavioral resources. Older people living in urban areas are particularly at risk, due to the urban heat island effect, the heat-promoting interplay between conditions typically found in cities, such as a lack of vegetation combined with a high proportion of built-up areas; however, older people living in rural regions often have less infrastructure to cope with extreme heat, such as fewer cooling centers and emergency services. Additionally, older adults still engaged in agricultural or forestry activities may be exposed to high temperatures without adequate protection or hydration. More research is required to examine factors responsible for heat vulnerability in older adults and the interactions and possibilities for increasing resilience in older urban and rural populations to the health consequences of heat.</p>","PeriodicalId":23861,"journal":{"name":"Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11390756/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142000800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}