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Post-COVID Depression: How Can a General Practitioner Help?
Psychiatrists confirm that mental health plays an increasingly important role in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although exact data will only be available over time, as the impacts in this regard will undoubtedly be long-term, it is already necessary to recognize the correlations between the psyche, the pathophysiology of COVID-19, and the pandemic state of society. What should we be prepared for in the general practitioner's office in this regard, and what therapy is a suitable choice?
If Suicides Were COVID-19... or Why We Still Overlook a Significant Cause of Premature Deaths?
More than a year since the start of the pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has claimed 2.8 million lives globally, with 127 million recorded cases of COVID-19 (as of March 29, 2021). According to…
Lorlatinib showed significant benefit in 1st line treatment of advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung carcinoma
In the international CROWN study, lorlatinib compared to crizotinib led to a 72% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death and significant improvement in intracranial response to…
Position of Parenteral Therapy in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Disease
Patients with severe COVID-19 disease are at risk of developing acute respiratory insufficiency requiring non-invasive or invasive pulmonary ventilation. Intensive care therapy is associated with a…
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in the Global Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and rate of depression, anxiety, and stress among individuals from various countries around the world during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and initial…
Does idarucizumab reverse the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran regardless of renal function?
The drugs idarucizumab and dabigatran are excreted by the kidneys. The RE-VERSE AD study investigated whether the renal function of patients affects the extent of the reversing effect of idarucizumab…
Profile of the effect of aclidinium bromide compared to glycopyrronium bromide
A study by Spanish authors examined the profiles of 2 long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonists (LAMA), aclidinium bromide and glycopyrronium bromide, under in vitro and in vivo conditions.
Genuair®/Pressair® Inhaler in the Treatment of COPD – Minimum Errors During Inhalation and High Patient Satisfaction
The article by German authors summarizes the results achieved with the Genuair® inhaler (marketed in the USA under the name Pressair®), highlighting its ease of use, simple patient training, low…
The Importance of Vitamin D for the Proper Function of the Immune System
The relationship between vitamin D and the immune system has been known for nearly 30 years, but only in recent years have we gained new insights that explain and further refine the physiological…
Summary of Recommendations for the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a temporary or permanent reduction in the number of platelets, leading to an increased risk of bleeding. It also occurs in 1-5…
Teriflunomide and Pregnancy Planning
The authors of the article published last year in Multiple Sclerosis Journal present data regarding experiences with the use of teriflunomide during pregnancy.
New Treatment Options for Hemophilia Come with Discussions on Important Issues
The organizing committee of this year's virtual congress of the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD 2021) promised in the opening speech a "showcase of the latest…
Detection of von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is an autosomal hereditary bleeding disorder. Its detection and diagnosis require several steps, including the initial suspicion of the presence of this disease.
Can the Use of Statins Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
A meta-analysis published last year by Taiwanese experts evaluated the connection between the use of statins and the incidence of dementia. What conclusions did the authors reach?
Statin Therapy May Reduce Mortality in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, intensive research is ongoing to understand the impact of patients' chronic medication on the prognosis of the disease. A recently published Spanish study…
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