Annual Meeting of the German Working Group “Trace Elements and Electrolytes in Oncology” AKTE 2021

ABSTRACT

The proceedings contain 9 papers. The topics discussed include ionized magnesium is an early indicator for a magnesium deficiency in elderly hypertensives;magnesium therapy improves vitamin d deficiency in elderly hypertensives;feeling of distress and life satisfaction - the need for psychosocial and spiritual care in head and neck cancer patients;early-onset decreased magnesium and an increased calcium/magnesium ration in hypertension;malnutrition and trace elements - observations at the end of life;the Holthusen experiments and curves Still a valuable model for the clinical evaluation of FLASH-RT;magnesium and COVID-19;and are the principles of KAIZEN useful in radiation therapy? With special reference to continuous quality improvement to side effects and normal tissue reaction.