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What did the first data from the pilot lung cancer screening show?
5. 12. 2022 Source: MDT BoardCzech pulmonologists have released the first interim results of this year's pilot testing of heavy smokers due to the risk of lung cancer. More than 4,000 patients passed through the hands of general practitioners, and 900 subsequently underwent low-dose CT examination. What other specific findings emerge from the data collection? And what challenges do the experts involved in this program face?
Presence of Risk Factors Associated with Colectomy in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis in Studies with Tofacitinib
One of the important goals of active ulcerative colitis therapy is the prevention of colectomy. A clinical study, the results of which were recently presented at the Vienna UEG (United European…4. 12. 2022 Source: Intestinal Inflammations
Prof. Petr Marusič: Is the Success of Therapy Changing with the Arrival of New Antiepileptics?
At the XXV. postgraduate course in epileptology, 'Jiří Dolanský Days', prof. MUDr. Petr Marusič, Ph.D., from the Neurological Clinic of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and Motol…2. 12. 2022 Source: Epilepsy
Substitution Treatment of von Willebrand Disease with vWF and FVIII Concentrates
Recently published recommendations from Poland regarding the diagnosis and treatment of von Willebrand disease (vWD) provide a comprehensive summary of the current approach to substitution therapy…29. 11. 2022 Source: Von Willebrand Disease
ITP from the Patients' Perspective: How It Affects Their Lives and Which Needs They Find Unmet?
In recent years, new therapeutic options for immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) have been introduced, which are effective for many patients and have significantly improved their quality of life. However,…28. 11. 2022 Source: Immune Thrombocytopenia
Can we finally reliably distinguish between viral and bacterial pneumonia, or identify the specific cause? Promising results from a nanoparticle-based test
The etiology of pneumonia involves a wide range of pathogens, and distinguishing between bacterial and viral pneumonia is often not easy. In clinical practice, patients with viral pneumonia are…28. 11. 2022 Source: proLékaře.cz
Benefits of Physical Activity for Individuals with Hemophilia – Recommendations of the MEMO Group
Regular physical activity can increase joint stability and function in individuals with hemophilia, reduce the risk of injury, improve quality of life, and have other positive effects. However,…25. 11. 2022 Source: Hemophilia with Movement
Effectiveness of Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in Real-World Clinical Practice
One of the new modalities for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) is tofacitinib. Its effectiveness has already been demonstrated in clinical studies and is now being proven in real-world…24. 11. 2022 Source: Intestinal Inflammations
Fresh data from real clinical practice on targeted treatment of RA with etanercept: Should therapy be changed after 12 weeks due to insufficient response?
A recently published German study investigated, among other things, what percentage of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) achieve remission or low disease activity after a certain period of…24. 11. 2022 Source: Arthritis
Current NCCN Recommendations for CLL/SLL Diagnosis – Version 1.2023
In August 2022, the latest guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) concerning chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) were published. Here we…23. 11. 2022 Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Impact of Initial RAAS Inhibitor on Hospitalization Risk in HFrEF Patients
Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is considered a key step in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The preferred medication currently is…23. 11. 2022 Source: Chronic Heart Failure and Lipidology
Efficacy and Safety of Levodopa/Entacapone/Carbidopa Combination in the Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease – Prospective ELEGANCE Study
Therapy for advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) with a triple combination of levodopa/entacapone/carbidopa in the form of intestinal gel (LECIG) was first introduced to the Swedish market in 2018. The…22. 11. 2022 Source: Parkinson's Disease
First Experiences with the Combination of Levodopa/Entacapone/Carbidopa in Intestinal Gel from the Perspective of Patients with Parkinson's Disease
The work presented at the 8th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Vienna in June 2022 summarizes the first experiences with the use of intestinal gel combining the active…22. 11. 2022 Source: Parkinson's Disease
The role of the physiotherapist in hemophilia care is expanding and irreplaceable − what it entails and how it changes with treatment advances?
In the team cooperation in caring for patients with hemophilia, the physiotherapist plays a very important role, which is expanding with today's comprehensive approach to treating this condition. The…21. 11. 2022 Source: Hemophilia with Movement
Impact of the combination of bevacizumab with erlotinib in patients with NSCLC and EGFR mutation on overall survival and time to disease progression
Dual inhibition of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) can delay resistance to chemotherapy in patients with advanced-stage non-small cell lung…21. 11. 2022 Source: Oncological Treatment
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