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X-ray in Dentistry: Who Can Indicate and Who Can Perform?
X-ray is an integral and important part of dental diagnostics. However, since it is also a source of ionizing radiation, its use is subject to legislative regulations that govern it.
Long-term survival of a 50-year-old man with metastatic pancreatic cancer on a combination of nal-IRI + 5-FU/LV in 2nd line treatment − case study
A recently published case study from the Czech Republic describes a patient with progression of pancreatic cancer following surgical treatment and adjuvant chemotherapy, who achieved a one-year…
Human Papillomavirus in Adults – HPV Does Not Choose Gender
A significant part of the population is exposed to human papillomaviruses (HPV) throughout their lives. In recent years, there has been a global effort to increase vaccination coverage not only among...
Safety of Metamizole in Adult Patients – Meta-analysis of 79 Studies
Metamizole is a non-opioid analgesic with antipyretic and spasmolytic effects that has been used for over 100 years. It is approved for the treatment of children and adults in various dosage forms.…
Metamizole – wide possibilities of an analgesic with a unique mechanism of action and different routes of administration
Metamizole is a non-addictive pyrazolone analgesic with antipyretic effects, which differs from other non-opioid analgesics by its spasmolytic action. It is indicated in monotherapy and in…
How to vaccinate children against pneumococcus?
Pneumococcus is a dreaded pathogen causing serious diseases in pediatric patients. However, it can be effectively prevented with commonly available vaccines. Let's look at the updated recommendation…
The Potential of Vinpocetine in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases
Vinpocetine is a nootropic indicated for the symptomatic treatment of cerebral ischemic hypoperfusion, vascular dementia, and reducing the psychological and neurological consequences of cerebral…
Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Detection – Results from Real Clinical Practice
A study conducted in Sweden examined the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the detection of breast cancer within population screening mammograms. The authors compared the detection results using…
Efficacy of Luspatercept in 1st Line Treatment of Anemia Due to Low-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
A planned interim analysis of the COMMANDS study showed a greater benefit of the innovative treatment with luspatercept compared to the established treatment with epoetin alfa in patients with anemia…
HPD 2024: Czech data from real-world practice confirm that mucolytic treatment can reduce COPD exacerbations, even in the future
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global issue. Does it create the same burden everywhere? How does it contribute to premature deaths? How do women cope with COPD, and what…
HPD 2024: Bronchitis as an Early Feature of PreCOPD, Role of Mucus Plugs in COPD, and New Findings on Their Exacerbations
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly affect disease progression, quality of life, survival, and cardiovascular events. What to do about them and how to address…
Benefit of Oral Semaglutide for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the General Practitioner's Office
Oral semaglutide is a modern antidiabetic suitable within primary care for people with type 2 diabetes, primarily due to its comprehensive action that includes not only reducing blood glucose and body...
Targeting HER2 is Clinically Meaningful Even with Its Low Expression
Distinguishing HER2 receptor expression status on the surface of breast cancer tumor cells as simply positive or negative is now proving insufficient. Ultimately, it can lead to the…
A device the size of a matchbox will help treat obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea, also known as sleep apnea syndrome, is the second most common sleep disorder in the world. It affects up to one billion people worldwide between the ages of 30 and 69.…
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