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News Bacterial Community Pneumonia and Its Treatment in Children
Bacterial infections remain a significant cause of child morbidity and mortality. The authors of a recent review published in the journal Pediatric Drugs focused on the treatment of complicated infections in the pediatric population. Here we bring a brief summary concerning community-acquired pneumonia.
News News in COPD Treatment Recommendations in a Nutshell
We present an overview of the most important changes in the annually updated recommendations of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
News Diosmin and Hesperidin: What Does Pharmacokinetics Show?
Flavonoids are plant-derived compounds that have a number of beneficial pharmacological effects. Among the most well-known flavonoids, alongside rutin, are diosmin and hesperidin, which are used as venotonics and vasoprotectives in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
News Monitoring Limits in Prescribing Incontinence Aids is Essential
The amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, which came into effect in December 2019, brought many changes in the reimbursement of medical aids through prescriptions. The methodology for determining the degree of incontinence has changed, and it is now also possible to combine aids according to the individual needs of the patient. We summarize other novelties related to limits issues in the following text.
News Inosine pranobex in the treatment of influenza and other respiratory infections of viral etiology
The antiviral inosine pranobex is a clinically proven immunomodulator for the treatment of patients from 1 year of age, indicated for a wide range of diseases with manifestations of immune insufficiency and viral infections. It acts by a direct antiviral effect, modulates the immune system, and also finds application in the treatment of acute viral respiratory diseases, such as influenza and other seasonal viral infections.
News Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Thromboprophylaxis After Major Orthopedic and Traumatological Procedures According to Current Recommendations
Patients after major orthopedic and traumatological procedures are at high risk of thromboembolic disease. This is especially true for people undergoing hip and knee replacement or patients with a proximal femur fracture and severe lower limb injury. The routine implementation of pharmacological thromboprophylaxis, such as low-molecular-weight heparins, is currently the gold standard in perioperative care in these cases.
News Asthma and Prognosis of Patients with COVID-19
The impact of asthma, its severity, and treatment on the prognosis of patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was examined in an observational study published this spring.
News FDA Warns Against Self-Monitoring Glucose Using Smartwatches. What About in Czechia?
On February 21st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning aimed at diabetic patients who measure their blood glucose levels (or are considering doing so) using smartwatches or rings. The warning naturally also targeted attending physicians who might encounter this method of non-invasive measurement in their patients. The Czech diabetologists we spoke to have only come across a few cases of this so far. Nevertheless, many of them believe it is necessary to discuss the topic with diabetics preventively and to actively work with those who decide to use such methods.
News Sjögren's Syndrome as a Cause of Dry Eye Syndrome
Primary Sjögren's syndrome represents a complex autoimmune disease primarily affecting glands with exocrine secretion. Dry eye syndrome ranks among the most common difficulties for patients with Sjögren's syndrome. Essential pillars of therapy include regular application of preservative-free artificial tears, escalated to anti-inflammatory treatment if necessary.
News Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Eye Drops in the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome – Results of a Meta-Analysis
Dry eye syndrome affects 5–30% of individuals over the age of 50. The beneficial effect of hyaluronic acid on the symptoms of this condition has been well described in both preclinical and clinical studies, and it has been shown that its topical application increases the secretion of water and mucin on the surface of the eye. The meta-analysis presented below focused on the efficacy of eye drops containing hyaluronic acid in the treatment of dry eye syndrome.
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.
News Biocompatibility of 3D Printed Materials – Their Comparison, Legislation, and Practice
Printing three-dimensional (3D) objects brings new possibilities for producing personalized implants, prosthetics, and other medical devices in healthcare. One area where this technology can improve current practice is the printing of tracheostomy tubes for use in patients after laryngectomy. However, it is crucial to ensure the biocompatibility of the materials used for printing. In November 2023, a study comparing 3D printer materials in terms of their susceptibility to the growth of bacterial biofilms from Staphylococcus aureus was published in the journal 3D Printing in Medicine.
News AI Searches for New Antibiotics in Animal Venoms
The development of new antibiotics has stagnated for several decades for a variety of reasons. However, the use of AI could accelerate and reduce the cost of this process. Thanks to artificial intelligence, scientists are already discovering potential antibiotic sources in animal venoms.
News A Look at Tongue and Its Care from the Perspective of Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine
The tongue is a valuable diagnostic tool used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. While the approaches to tongue care between these two medical systems differ significantly, both recognize the tongue's ability to reflect an individual's overall health. Although these approaches may seem contradictory, with proper application, they can complement each other.
News Effectiveness of Bisoprolol in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias – A Systematic Review of Studies
Last year, a Franco-Romanian team published a study that conducted a systematic review of existing evidence on bisoprolol in the context of arrhythmia treatment. The authors noted that bisoprolol, like other beta-blockers (BB), is used for a variety of cardiovascular diseases, but it is not mentioned in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for managing patients with ventricular arrhythmias and preventing sudden cardiac death.