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News INFOGRAPHIC: LDL Cholesterol -⁠ Recommended Target Values

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which remain the most common cause of death among adult Czechs. We have strong evidence about who and how LDL-c should be reduced, and ample treatment options to achieve this. Yet, more than half of the patients do not achieve the target LDL-c values. A useful tool for practice can be the 'risk traffic light' -⁠ an infographic clearly showing which risk category a patient falls into and what the recommended target LDL-c values are for each risk category. This makes it easier to plan tailor-made individual treatment.

Source: Chronic Heart Failure and Lipidology 11. 6. 2021

News Pregnancy and Childbirth in a Woman with VWD −⁠ A Case Study

Pregnancy and childbirth are relatively demanding periods and situations for women with von Willebrand disease (vWD) from the perspective of hemostasis. They can be associated with an increased risk of bleeding for both the mother and the newborn. For this reason, a multidisciplinary approach to every pregnant woman is essential, involving a hematologist (ideally in a specialized center), the obstetric team, and then also a gynecologist who will care for the woman in the postpartum period. The optimal approach is to create a birth plan early, which will be carefully followed during labor and especially in the postpartum period. The following case study clearly illustrates these points.

Source: Von Willebrand Disease 26. 4. 2023

Články časopisu Idiopatic pulmonary fibrosis –⁠ news in multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches

Author of the article: Martina Vašáková, Radoslav Matěj Source: Česko-slovenská patologie | 2/2016 14. 4. 2016

Články časopisu Variability of osteogenesis imperfecta manifestations depending on gender: case report

Author of the article: Štěpán Jakub, Kužma Martin, Killinger Zdenko, Payer Juraj Source: Clinical Osteology | 1/2019 26. 8. 2019

Články časopisu Cystic renal lesions: one centre study

Author of the article: Tomáš Pitra, Kristýna Pivovarčíková, Radek Tupý, Jiří Kolář, Ondřej Hes, Milan Hora Source: Česká urologie | 2/2019 27. 8. 2019

News Impact of Dabigatran and Warfarin Treatment on the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

What clinical characteristics in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation may indicate a higher risk of acute kidney injury? Does the modality of anticoagulation therapy play a role in its incidence? These questions were the focus of an extensive retrospective study conducted in an Asian setting.

Source: Anticoagulant Treatment 23. 4. 2020

News Newer Beta Blockers Offered for Use in Atherosclerosis Prevention

An article highlighting recent scientific findings on the beneficial effects of beta-blockers (BB) directly on the arterial wall and the potential benefit for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by adding BB to already established strategies for treating dyslipidemia and diabetes was published this year in the journal Current Atherosclerosis Reports.

Source: Cardiovascular Continuum 25. 10. 2022

News Calculator Naxiva -⁠ Application for Easy Prescription of Medical Cannabis Extracts

The new Calculator Naxiva application, specifically designed for doctors prescribing medical cannabis, allows for a simple conversion of its doses to the Naxiva Panaxol extract. Quickly and easily, the required amount of extract for a particular patient can be calculated.

Source: Medical Cannabis 8. 1. 2024

Články časopisu Lactobacillus iners-dominated vaginal microbiota in pregnancy

Author of the article: J. Mls, J. Stráník, M. Kacerovský Source: Česká gynekologie | 6/2019 15. 10. 2019

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.

Source: Analgesia 28. 6. 2022

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 Hope Awakens with Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease Based on Skin Odor

According to scientists from the United Kingdom, a simple test based on an individual's skin odor could aid the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. A study has already been launched to investigate the chemicals secreted by the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Source: Parkinson's Disease 2. 12. 2020

News Characteristics of Chronic Wounds Related to Itching During Healing

Itching of wounds during healing is associated with larger wound size, more extensive tissue swelling, and the presence of granulation and necrotic tissue at the base. This was shown by an observational descriptive American study with 200 patients.

Source: Wound Healing 11. 5. 2020

News How and What the National AATD Register Benefits Experts and Patients

Given that alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is still not receiving enough attention, it is necessary to raise professional awareness of this hereditary disease by all means. This is also one of the goals of the National AATD Register, which collects patient data to monitor the progression of the disease, identify the most suitable prognostic markers, and monitor the presence or progression of other organ impairments in these patients.

Source: Deficiency of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin 25. 2. 2022

Články časopisu Splanchnic vein thrombosis

Author of the article: Sylva Lajzová, Radek Kroupa, Alena Buliková, Šárka Bohatá, Barbora Packová, Michal Šenkyřík Source: Vnitřní lékařství | 3/2018 27. 4. 2018