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Even a Single Epileptic Seizure is Too Much
Focal epileptic seizures resistant to pharmacotherapy represent an ongoing unmet medical need.
Insufficiently Controlled Epilepsy Reduces Quality and Length of Life
The effects of uncontrolled epilepsy far exceed the moment of a seizure, having a substantial impact on the psychological and physical well-being of patients. These individuals often sustain injuries…
Clinical and Microbiological Effect of L. reuteri in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
The Journal of Clinical Periodontology published the results of a study evaluating the effect of the probiotic bacterial strain Lactobacillus reuteri as an adjunctive treatment for chronic…
How to Detect COPD Early in Primary Care?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be present even in individuals without obvious subjective symptoms, or the emerging symptoms may be overlooked by both the patient and the doctor due…
News in COPD Treatment Recommendations in a Nutshell
We present an overview of the most important changes in the annually updated recommendations of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
STADA Brings Innovative Drug for Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease to Czech Republic
STADA PHARMA CZ is introducing a new system for continuous delivery of 3 active substances for the treatment of advanced stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) to the Czech market. It is one of the major…
Optimization of Enoxaparin Dosing in Obese Patients
Obesity is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism; however, there is uncertainty regarding the optimal dose of enoxaparin for treating acute episodes in the obese population. Two observational…
Enoxaparin in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in a Morbidly Obese Patient – Case Report
The number of patients suffering from overweight and obesity has been steadily increasing in recent years. Obesity is one of the independent risk factors for thromboembolic disease. Treating…
Treatment with Dupilumab in Severe Corticosteroid-Dependent Bronchial Asthma – A Case Study
We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with severe corticosteroid-dependent asthma with numerous comorbidities and complications due to long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy. Significant…
Comparison of Enoxaparin and Unfractionated Heparin in Hospitalized Patients in Terms of Clinical and Cost Effectiveness
Thromboembolic disease represents one of the severe complications in hospitalized patients. Low molecular weight and unfractionated heparin are most commonly used during hospitalization as part of…
Efficacy of L. reuteri DSM 17938 in the Treatment of Infantile Colic
Infantile colic represents a syndrome of behavioral disorders in infants characterized by episodes of uncontrollable crying, wailing, and restlessness without an identifiable cause. This is a common…
Continuation of Treatment with Tofacitinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis – Real-World Clinical Practice Data
The oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib has been extensively tested in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in numerous international randomized clinical trials. According to a recently published…
Is it beneficial to combine etanercept and methotrexate in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis?
The study presented below by Canadian, American, and British authors focused on comparing the efficacy of monotherapy with methotrexate, etanercept, and their combination in patients with psoriatic…
Participation in sports activities, frequency and severity of sports injuries in children with hemophilia
Children with hemophilia used to be discouraged from engaging in sports activities due to the potential increased risk of bleeding. The introduction of prophylaxis into routine practice has improved…
PHD 2022: In the treatment of multiple myeloma we have achieved significant progress, confirm real-world data
The treatment options for multiple myeloma (MM) have significantly advanced over the past 10 years, and patient outcomes have improved. However, the most accurate guide is needed to select the right…
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