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News Residual Pulmonary Hypertension After Endarterectomy: How Common Is It?
Pulmonary endarterectomy is the only potentially curative option in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). What are its outcomes and in what percentage of cases does it lead to complete cure? A meta-analysis, significantly contributed to by Czech experts, was dedicated to the improvement of signs and symptoms of CTEPH after performing endarterectomy.
News Medium to Long-term Results of PFC Sigma Total Knee Arthroplasty
The PFC Sigma knee implant was introduced in 1997. It is the most commonly used system for total knee arthroplasty in England and Wales, accounting for 34.9% of primary implantations in 2006. Studies evaluating medium to long-term implantation outcomes have shown that it is an implant with a high survival rate, low re-implantation rate, and very good clinical results.
News Experiences with AHA in Two Czech Centers and Risk Factor Evaluation
This summer, the journal Haemophilia published the results of an analysis of data from a relatively large Czech cohort of patients with acquired hemophilia A (AHA). The goal was to identify risk factors associated with early death and AHA relapse. Additionally, the authors addressed the question of the effect of higher doses of corticosteroids on treatment outcomes and patient mortality.
News Is it possible to predict survival time based on laboratory or radiological findings in patients with IPF?
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging of the lungs is a fundamental examination in diagnosing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). According to experts from the Mayo Clinic, it can also serve as a tool for more accurate prediction of survival time in IPF patients.
News Hypotension during treatment with sacubitril/valsartan: practical tips for prevention and management
Despite the undeniable benefits of sacubitril/valsartan in terms of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure, its administration can be complicated by side effects. The most common of these is hypotension. Although it is an unpleasant complication, it does not – and should not – always be a reason to discontinue therapy. Fear of hypotension should not lead to not prescribing sacubitril/valsartan at all. We provide practical guidance on how to approach this clinical situation.
News Register of Patients Treated with Growth Hormone (REPAR): Data Analysis as a Path to Further Optimization of Care
Treatment with recombinant growth hormone (rhGH) is available in the Czech Republic for all children meeting the indication criteria. A network of 10 centers covers the entire country, and all doctors authorized to prescribe growth hormone are united in the Pediatric Growth Hormone Working Group. The Czech national Register of Patients Treated with Growth Hormone (REPAR) has been collecting data on patients treated with rhGH since 2014. The aim of the presented work was to analyze selected data and present the basic demographics of patients included in this database during the first 5 years of its existence.
News Does Ixekizumab Have Long-term Effects on Improving Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms?
The extension of the SPIRIT-P2 study brought results of ixekizumab in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) after 3 years of use. The data below were presented as a poster presentation at the annual congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), which was held virtually in June 2020.
News View on the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis with Baricitinib Using the NNT Indicator
Clinical parameters assessed by patients themselves are an important tool in evaluating the effectiveness of new drugs and are particularly significant in the evaluation of treatments for chronic painful conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). An analysis of clinical trial results presented at the European Rheumatology e-Congress in June 2020 focused on the effectiveness of the Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib on parameters assessed directly by patients. Effectiveness was analyzed using the NNT indicator.
News Shared Decision-Making on Kidney Function Replacement
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is not a new development, but its significance is becoming increasingly recognized. Until recently, we may not have fully appreciated its value, but in light of the global threat posed by the current pandemic, its importance is starkly clear. PD is an accessible solution designed for home care and allows patients to avoid visits to healthcare facilities to some extent.
News Options for Modifying and Improving the Efficiency of the HJHS Scoring System
The Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) is a validated tool for assessing joint health in individuals with hemophilia. Can it be modified to be used more effectively in clinical practice?
News Physiotherapy as Part of Comprehensive Care for People with Hemophilia – Recommendations vs. Reality
It appears that the physiotherapeutic care provided in reality to people with hemophilia does not align with current recommendations, which see it as an integral part of a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, in the summer of 2020, an initiative of experts from various countries, including the Czech Republic, was formed to address this issue.
News ADCT – a simple tool for self-diagnosis of patients with severe atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disease not only of childhood. It can negatively affect the quality of life despite being treatable. Control and management of the disease in different areas of life can be easily evaluated using the ADCT questionnaire.
News Dupilumab in the Treatment of Adolescent Patients with Severe and Refractory Atopic Dermatitis
An open multicenter study evaluating dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in adolescents confirmed its long-term efficacy and safety in this age group. In addition to its results, we also summarize information on dosing and reimbursement conditions in the Czech Republic for the age group 12-18 years.
News Adding Paracetamol to Tramadol to Relieve Early Postoperative Pain After Lumbar Discectomy
A recently published study is likely the first prospective randomized controlled trial comparing the postoperative analgesic efficacy of a tramadol and paracetamol combination versus tramadol alone. Its results favor the combination, with significantly lower pain scores during the first 30 minutes and reduced tramadol consumption within the first 24 hours post-surgery.
News Patient with Diabetes: When to Follow Up and When to Refer to a Specialist?
It is most often the general practitioner (GP) who first diagnoses diabetes. Whether during preventive check-ups, preoperative examinations, or based on the patient's clinical issues. After diagnosing diabetes, however, the GP faces a difficult decision: Will they continue to monitor and treat the patient themselves, or will they refer them to a diabetologist?