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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis: Network Meta-Analysis
A literature review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in the journal Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine demonstrates the high efficacy and good tolerability of 6 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including etoricoxib, celecoxib, meloxicam, diclofenac, naproxen, and ß-D-mannuronic acid in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Metamizole as an Analgesic with a Favorable Benefit-Risk Ratio
Metamizole is a well-established and widely used molecule in many countries worldwide, suitable as an alternative to opioids for patients with moderate to severe acute or chronic pain. The popularity…
Doc. Jitka Fricová: The biggest challenge remains the patient with unbearable chronic pain
Research findings are pushing the boundaries of optimal chronic pain treatment, including better prevention and reduced side effects of analgesics. Algological care is readily accessible in the Czech…
The main advantage of sartans is a very good safety profile. Now it is about increasing adherence in hypertensive patients
The rules for initiating hypertension treatment have been simplified. The trend is to achieve blood pressure control as early as possible, making it unnecessary to wait for a longer period for the…
Beta-blockers in the treatment of chronic heart failure: How did the analysis of the effects of 4 drugs in 26 studies turn out?
As a cornerstone of therapy for chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), it is recommended to start treatment with a very low dose of beta-blockers (BB) and titrate it to the…
Efficacy of Bisoprolol in Patients After Acute MI with LV Systolic Dysfunction
What impact does one year of bisoprolol use have in real-world practice on heart rate, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, or lipid profile in patients…
INFOGRAPHIC: How does liposomal ozonized oil work in treating eye infections?
Ozonized sunflower oil exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties, which is why it is added to eye drops intended for infection prevention. We bring you a clear schematic of…
Liposomal Ozonated Oil in the Treatment of Eye Infections
Liposomal ozonated oil is a new ocular antiseptic with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties, making it suitable for the prevention and treatment of eye infections and as an…
H₂FPEF Score for Estimating the Probability of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Persons with Unexplained Dyspnea
The simple, validated H₂FPEF scoring system based on clinical and echocardiographic parameters, developed by experts from the Mayo Clinic, allows the differentiation of heart failure with preserved ejection...
“Smart” Bra as a Helper in Breast Cancer Detection
Malignant breast tumors represent one of the most common oncological diseases in women worldwide. For improving patient prognosis, it is crucial to detect the disease in its early, curable stages. In…
What a General Practitioner Needs to Know About Gliflozins
The revolutionary benefits of gliflozins have completely changed the perspective on the choice of pharmacotherapy for diabetes. They have attracted not only diabetologists but also cardiologists and…
Results of Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients with Prostate Adenocarcinoma After Radiotherapy with Short-Term Androgen Deprivation
Adding short-term androgen deprivation to radiotherapy improved overall survival, disease-specific mortality, and the incidence of distant metastases in men diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma.…
Longer survival without liver transplant in patients with PBC treated with OCA?
Obeticholic acid (OCA) is a second-line treatment for patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who have an inadequate response to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) or intolerance to it. The study…
Dressing Solutions for Better Wound Care
Although wounds at different stages of healing require different types of treatment, the essential part of any dressing change is cleaning the wound and its surroundings from tissue debris and…
Care of Surgical Wounds and Choice of Dressings − Main Findings of the Latest International Expert Consensus
In December 2022, Wounds International published a summary of consensus outputs from six international expert meetings dedicated to postoperative care of surgical wounds and the selection of their…