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News How Do Sleep and Depression Influence Each Other?

It is known that most patients with depression encounter some form of sleep disorder. In the following text, we briefly explore the complex relationship between depression and sleep and offer some practical recommendations that can help patients improve their sleep.

Source: Depression and Anxiety 27. 10. 2021

Články časopisu BENIGN DERMATOSIS OF PENIS

Author of the article: MUDr. David Němec Source: Urologické listy | 4/2005 4. 1. 2006

Články časopisu

Author of the article: Šárka Slabá, Iva Málková, Martin Wagenknecht, Karel D. Riegel, Lukáš Junek, Judita Lorencová, Jitka Herlesová, Veronika Koch Ondrová, Pracovní Skupina Psychologické Sekce České Obezitologické Společnosti Čls Jep Source: Časopis lékařů českých | 3-4/2020 31. 7. 2020

News Use of Tiapride in the Treatment of Behavioral Disorders in Geriatric Patients

Hand in hand with the increasing number of people reaching an older age, there is also a rise in the occurrence of dementia. It affects the lives of patients and their families in many ways. A significant problem can be behavioral disorder, which needs to be treated adequately and promptly to prevent issues such as injuries.

Source: Geriatric Patient 15. 9. 2020

News Complete remission of ALK-positive lung cancer in a patient after multiple lines of targeted therapy –⁠ a case study

Targeted treatment for driving oncogenic mutations has significantly improved outcomes for patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as well. A case study was recently published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology of a patient with advanced disease who achieved complete remission after several lines of therapy.

Source: Genetic Profile and Treatment of NSCLC 27. 12. 2021

Články časopisu Prevention of TEN in surgery, prolonged thromboprophylaxis

Author of the article: Z. Krška Source: Rozhledy v chirurgii | 5/2012 30. 5. 2012

News Conditions for the Use of Mucolytics in Children Are Tightening in Europe −⁠ Which Treatment Is Preferred?

There has been a long-standing discussion among experts regarding the benefits of individual mucomodulatory drugs in the treatment of productive cough in children. According to current recommendations, erdosteine remains the preferred treatment for children. At what age can mucolytic treatment be safely recommended?

Source: Cough Therapy 25. 10. 2021

News Pregabalin Relieves Patients with Central Neuropathic Pain

Treatment of central neuropathic pain, whether caused by spinal cord or cerebral damage, is often lengthy and not always successful. Study results show that pregabalin may be a suitable alternative to traditional preparations, affecting not only pain but also the quality of life of patients.

Source: Neuropathic Pain 25. 6. 2020

News OHD 2024: What’s New in Data and Experiences from Real Practice with Venetoclax Regimens?

How to utilize venetoclax regimens most effectively for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in real practice was the topic of a satellite symposium organized by AbbVie during this year’s XXXVIth Olomouc Hematology Days. Three hemato-oncologists shared their experiences with venetoclax treatment, moderated by Prof. MUDr. Tomáš Papajík, CSc., from the Department of Hemato-Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Palacky University and University Hospital Olomouc.

Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 19. 6. 2024

News Fexofenadine –⁠ Non-Sedative and Immunomodulatory Antihistamine in the Treatment of Allergic Symptoms

One of the biggest limitations of traditional antihistamines is the sedative effect on the central nervous system. Newer antihistamines do not cause sedation, are not associated with serious side effects, and some also have immunomodulatory effects.

Source: Viral infections 3. 3. 2022

News Updated Recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology for the Treatment of HCM

Newly published guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) bring several updates in the care of patients with cardiomyopathies. In the following excerpt, we focus on new recommendations for the pharmacotherapy of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the case of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO).

Source: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 28. 4. 2024

News Pharmacokinetics of Concentrates for the Treatment of von Willebrand’s Disease

Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is characterized by a deficiency or reduced functional capacity of von Willebrand factor (vWF) and, in more severe cases, by a deficiency of coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). Treatment usually requires repeated infusions of vWF and FVIII concentrate, with available products having different factor ratios. Repeated infusions of concentrates can lead to different FVIII exposures when using different products. The pharmacokinetics of two products with varying vWF and FVIII ratios have been compared in experimental preclinical and clinical studies.

Source: Von Willebrand Disease 14. 11. 2022

News Genuair®/Pressair® Inhaler in the Treatment of COPD –⁠ Minimum Errors During Inhalation and High Patient Satisfaction

The article by German authors summarizes the results achieved with the Genuair® inhaler (marketed in the USA under the name Pressair®), highlighting its ease of use, simple patient training, low error rates during inhalation compared to other inhalers, and high patient satisfaction and willingness to continue treatment.

Source: Treatment of Asthma and COPD 29. 3. 2021

News Can the Use of Statins Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

A meta-analysis published last year by Taiwanese experts evaluated the connection between the use of statins and the incidence of dementia. What conclusions did the authors reach?

Source: Cardiovascular Risks 23. 3. 2021

News Pregabalin in the Hands of a General Practitioner

A recent Cochrane systematic review by authors from Oxford University examined the effect of pregabalin in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy –⁠ conditions that general practitioners frequently encounter in their practice. Is pregabalin a suitable choice in these indications?

Source: Neuropathic Pain 18. 2. 2020