Esophageal cancer (EC) is the eighth dangerous cancer in the world. As the global population ages, the management of elderly patients with EC poses a challenge as they have many aging-associated diseases and physiological changes. In addition, the data on the tolerability of cancer treatment and the use of combined therapies in the patients to guide their treatment are limited. In this paper, we reviewed the literatures and discussed the effect of surgical resection and the potential complications of elderly patients. We reviewed the basic principles of combined therapy and the potential benefits of chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy for patients and focused on the management of elderly patients with EC as well as the role of comprehensive assessment for aging to provide treatment options for elderly patients.
Dysphagia is a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD), with a high incidence and insidious progression. It can lead to complications such as dehydration, malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and even death, seriously affecting the quality of life and prognosis of patients. Therefore, early screening, assessment, and intervention are crucial for improving the quality of life and prognosis of PD patients with dysphagia. This article mainly reviews the risk factors and management strategies of dysphagia in PD, with the aim of providing a reference for healthcare professionals to conduct subsequent evaluations and develop targeted interventions.