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What Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine Can Be Expected in Patients After Stem Cell Transplantation?
During the recent virtual congress of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT 2022), a study by Saudi experts was presented that explored the response to vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, in patients who had undergone stem cell transplantation (SCT).
News in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
According to literary sources, 17–28.5% of Europeans suffer from allergic rhinitis (AR), which negatively affects the quality of daily life. Below, we summarize the new recommendations from ARIA…
Benefits of Combining Olopatadine and Mometasone in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Ryaltris is indicated for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older for the treatment of moderate to severe nasal symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (AR). The active ingredient of the…
Efficacy and Safety of Fixed Combination of Olopatadine and Mometasone in Nasal Spray for Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Patients with allergic rhinitis require medications with rapid onset and long duration of action. The combination of intranasal antihistamines and corticosteroids has proven effective in the past.…
Luck in Unluckiness: Influence of Anticoagulant Therapy on Severity of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
A recent Swiss study evaluated the severity, complications, and outcomes of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) in patients with atrial fibrillation considering prior anticoagulant therapy use and its…
Gliflozins Successfully Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Failure
The number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and heart failure is increasing worldwide, and the combination of both diseases significantly worsens the prognosis of patients. One of the…
New Drug in the Biologic Therapy Arsenal for Plaque Psoriasis
Bimekizumab shows promising effects in clinical studies with psoriasis patients. Let's take a closer look at this recently approved drug in our brief summary.
Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin in the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis
Up to 25% of patients with cystic fibrosis are colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The first-line drug for acute pulmonary exacerbation is vancomycin. The study…
Safety of Long-Term Therapy with Bevacizumab in Oncological Patients
The angiogenesis inhibitor bevacizumab is typically administered long-term. Therefore, a study published in the journal The Oncologist deals specifically with its long-term safety and tolerability in…
Effectiveness of Idarucizumab Reversal Effect
It is, of course, a great advantage if doctors have a specific substance available that counteracts the effect of oral anticoagulants in urgent need. Idarucizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody…
Pain Management After Day Surgery
Effective pain control is a crucial part of recovery for patients after painful surgical procedures. In clinical practice, combined analgesia using paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…
Venetoclax Treatment Strategies in Patients with CLL
One of the new targeted preparations in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the Bcl-2 inhibitor venetoclax. Its significant advantage is the potential to achieve deep remission,…
Efficacy of Lorlatinib in Patients with ROS1-Positive NSCLC in Clinical Practice
Interesting real-world data have been brought by a study on the efficacy of lorlatinib in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a mutation in the ROS1 gene.
Probiotics as a Means to Reduce the Incidence of Streptococcus Mutans
Data from a prospective study examining the effects of probiotics on the oral microbiome show the ability of orally administered probiotics to reduce the incidence of Streptococcus mutans and also…
Long-term Efficacy of Targeted Therapy for Axial Spondyloarthritis
How does etanercept fare in the long-term treatment of early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)? Data from over 10 years of follow-up in patients with both radiographic and non-radiographic forms of…
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