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View on the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis with Baricitinib Using the NNT Indicator
Clinical parameters assessed by patients themselves are an important tool in evaluating the effectiveness of new drugs and are particularly significant in the evaluation of treatments for chronic painful conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). An analysis of clinical trial results presented at the European Rheumatology e-Congress in June 2020 focused on the effectiveness of the Janus kinase inhibitor baricitinib on parameters assessed directly by patients. Effectiveness was analyzed using the NNT indicator.
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Options for Modifying and Improving the Efficiency of the HJHS Scoring System
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Physiotherapy as Part of Comprehensive Care for People with Hemophilia – Recommendations vs. Reality
It appears that the physiotherapeutic care provided in reality to people with hemophilia does not…
Use of Brodalumab in the Treatment of Severe Plaque Psoriasis − Case Report
The case report by MUDr. Jan Šternberský, Ph.D., from the Clinic of Skin and Venereal Diseases, UP…
Hypotension during treatment with sacubitril/valsartan: practical tips for prevention and management
Despite the undeniable benefits of sacubitril/valsartan in terms of morbidity and mortality in…
Is it possible to predict survival time based on laboratory or radiological findings in patients with IPF?
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) imaging of the lungs is a fundamental examination in…
Gliflozins in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes According to Current Recommendations SVL
Gliflozins are a relatively new group of antidiabetics with a specific mechanism of action. In…
Combination of Arterial Hypertension and Increased Heart Rate as a Significant Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Heart rate is one of the basic vital signs that should be regularly measured. Sinus tachycardia can…
Is Six Months of Adjuvant Targeted Therapy Sufficient for Early Breast Cancer?
The inclusion of adjuvant targeted therapy with chemotherapy for early HER2-positive breast cancer…
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