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News Aloe vera Extract in the Therapy of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The therapy options for irritable bowel syndrome are relatively limited, thus complementary and alternative treatments besides conventional therapy are applied. Many patients report that using Aloe vera extract helps reduce their disease symptoms, although there is a lack of valid evidence from clinical studies. The pilot study presented below focused on evaluating the efficacy of Aloe vera extract compared to placebo in several dozen patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
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 The Patient Will Feel Comfortable Only with a Properly Chosen Absorption Aid
While before the approval of the amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, it was possible to issue a prescription only for one type of aid firmly tied to a particular level of incontinence, now it is allowed to freely combine aids according to the individual needs of the patient. The modern market offers a wide range of aids − but how to choose a product that matches specific needs?
News How and when does the reaction to gluten begin in coeliac disease? A new Canadian study offers potential answers
As is well known, coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterised by damage to intestinal epithelial cells (IEC). Canadian researchers have sought to uncover the relationship between intestinal epithelial cells and T lymphocyte activation in this disease. The results of their work provide hope for the potential development of an effective therapy.
News More Patients Will Now Have Access to Incontinence Aids
Since December of last year, new rules have been in effect for the prescription of medical aids prescribed through vouchers, including aids for urine collection and voiding. The new rules are governed by the current wording of Act No. 48/1997 Coll., on Public Health Insurance, which also includes a new categorization tree (Appendix No. 3 to the Act).