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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Blind Diabetic as Proof of Serious Neglect of Prevention
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in working-age patients in developed countries. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy offers a chance to preserve vision. Therefore, careful screening and timely initiation of treatment are crucial.
Improvement of Physical Functions in Patients with COPD in Routine Clinical Practice Using the Fixed Combination of Tiotropium/Olodaterol
The increase in exercise capacity using the fixed combination of tiotropium and olodaterol in the Respimat inhaler has already been demonstrated in clinical studies for patients with chronic…
Mechanism of Action of Venopharmaceuticals and Their Use in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Venopharmaceuticals are the cornerstone of conservative treatment for chronic venous insufficiency (CVD). Their mechanism of action is complex and not yet fully understood. They act on both micro-…
Do ACE Inhibitors Have a Protective Effect in People with COVID-19?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has not lasted even a year, a number of studies have already been processed, examining the influence of various factors on the morbidity and mortality of patients. The…
Recommended and Not Recommended Physical Activity for Individuals with Hemophilia
Physical activity is now considered a fundamental prerequisite for maintaining the health of individuals with hemophilia. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) also recommends it to improve…
Turoctocog Alfa Pegol and Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life
The presented work is based on the results of studies that evaluated how the administration of turoctocog alfa pegol affects the quality of life in individuals with severe hemophilia A. The obtained…
The Role of the Physiotherapist in the Management of Hemophilia – Defining a New Normal
Historically, the role of physiotherapy in hemophiliacs was primarily to assist patients who developed severe hemophilic arthropathies resulting from recurrent untreated or inadequately treated…
Fixed combinations of Enerzair® and Atecura® may improve asthma treatment
The newly approved fixed triple combination Enerzair® and the fixed dual combination Atectura® have demonstrated improvements in lung function and a reduction in exacerbations in previously…
Cariprazine − a Cardiometabolically Friendly Antipsychotic
Part of the 63rd Czech-Slovak Psychopharmacological Conference, held online from January 15−16, 2021, featured a lecture by Prof. MUDr. Jiří Masopust, Ph.D., from the Psychiatric Clinic of the…
Self-Administration of Romiplostim in Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia: Analysis of 3 Studies
A post hoc analysis of 3 clinical studies showed that in adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), self-administration of romiplostim achieves comparable efficacy and safety as when…
Noonan Syndrome (Not Just) in the Pediatric Cardiologist's Office
Noonan Syndrome (NS) is a genetically determined disease associated with a high prevalence of (not just) congenital heart defects. When is it necessary to consider it in a cardiologist's office,…
INFOGRAPHIC: Migraine Treatment Without Mistakes
A practical guide on how to proceed with the diagnosis of migraine, so that the treatment is effective and tailored to the patient.
Efficacy of Dabigatran on Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
The direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran has shown interesting efficacy in a smaller clinical study in patients with atrial fibrillation and a thrombus in the left atrial appendage. Chinese authors…
Micronized Diosmin and Flavonoid Fraction – What Do They Have in Common?
Micronized diosmin and micronized purified flavonoid fraction are medications from the flavonoid group that are used as venopharmaceuticals/venoprotectives in the treatment of chronic venous…
Do antiglaucoma drugs induce inflammation and irritation on the eye surface? Results of a 2-year randomized study
Eye drops for glaucoma treatment may contain preservatives responsible for eye irritation and possibly chronic inflammation. The study presented below is the first to compare the profile of…
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