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News Brain Metastases Are Not an Absolute Contraindication for Antiplatelet Therapy
On one hand, there's a higher risk of thromboembolic events, and on the other, a higher risk of intracranial bleeding. Prophylactic and therapeutic interventions for blood clotting are necessary for cancer patients in indicated cases. But what about the risk of bleeding in patients with CNS malignancies?
News Prevalence of Heart Failure and Its Subtypes in the Population of Developed Countries
In developed countries, heart failure occurs in approximately 2% of the population, with an annual incidence of 5-10/1000 inhabitants. The mortality rate for patients with chronic heart failure is 7.2% per year, and 31.9% of patients with heart failure are hospitalized annually. Portuguese authors attempted to assess the prevalence of heart failure and its subtypes in a population treated within one healthcare facility over 3 years.
News Levothyroxine and the Interchangeability of Preparations Containing It
Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat patients with hypothyroidism, which affects approximately 1-2% of the younger population and increases with age, especially in women. Levothyroxine is a drug with a narrow therapeutic window, and its bioavailability is influenced by many factors, including consumed foods, medications, and beverages.
News Benefit of Oral Semaglutide for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the General Practitioner's Office
Oral semaglutide is a modern antidiabetic suitable within primary care for people with type 2 diabetes, primarily due to its comprehensive action that includes not only reducing blood glucose and body weight but also a number of other favorable non-glycemic effects.
News Safety Profile of Metamizole – A Systematic Review
Metamizole is a long-established non-steroidal analgesic used for acute and chronic pain management. A systematic review of the literature published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics focused on the safety profile of this drug. Here, we present a summary of the most important findings.
News Incontinence as a Consequence of Surgical Procedure on the Prostate
Despite the advent of new surgical methods, urinary incontinence after prostate procedures remains a clinically significant iatrogenic complication. For patients, it represents a significant stress factor that carries physical and psychosocial consequences.