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FDA Warns Against Self-Monitoring Glucose Using Smartwatches. What About in Czechia?
On February 21st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning aimed at diabetic patients who measure their blood glucose levels (or are considering doing so) using smartwatches or rings. The warning naturally also targeted attending physicians who might encounter this method of non-invasive measurement in their patients. The Czech diabetologists we spoke to have only come across a few cases of this so far. Nevertheless, many of them believe it is necessary to discuss the topic with diabetics preventively and to actively work…
Where radical surgery cannot be performed in the subhepatic region or liver, there is room for radiation treatment
Proton radiotherapy continues to expand its indications in the treatment of oncological diseases. In the following interview, we focus on its role in treating tumors in the subhepatic region. MUDr.…10. 4. 2024 Source: Proton Radiotherapy
You wouldn't believe what our AI can already do! "Snapshots" from research – 2024/8
Will we soon be living among robots? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has learned to design antibodies, diagnose tuberculosis from coughing sounds, and in its spare time, improve beer. If that scares you…10. 4. 2024 Source: proLékaře.cz
Scientists Create First Functional Brain Tissue Using 3D Printing
A research team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has successfully printed the first ever functional brain tissue using a commercial 3D printer in their laboratory. This breakthrough may be…
Prof. Miloš Broďák: Introduction of new drugs has significantly improved results even in progressive and recurrent prostate cancers
The prognosis and treatment outcomes for patients with various stages of prostate cancer have significantly improved over the past two decades thanks to a number of new or improved modalities of…3. 4. 2024 Source: Oncological Treatment
Subcutaneous zilucoplan – the end of necessary “trips” to the hospital for myasthenia gravis patients?
A study recently published in Lancet Neurology demonstrated the efficacy and safety of the subcutaneously administered complement component C5 inhibitor – zilucoplan – in the treatment of myasthenia…3. 4. 2024 Source: Rare Diseases in Neurology
Wireless Smart Devices Monitor Health by Detecting Sounds
The human body continuously emits various forms of acoustic-mechanical signals that can provide important information about its health. Researchers from Northwestern University in the USA have…
Economic Burden and Loss of Quality of Life as a Consequence of Dry Eye Syndrome
Canadian authors evaluated the direct and indirect financial costs associated with dry eye syndrome (DED − dry eye disease) and the impact of this condition on the quality of life (QoL) of patients.…1. 4. 2024 Source: Treatment of Glaucoma
INFOGRAPHIC: Beneficial Effect of Preservative-Free Drops on the Eye Surface of Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma
31. 3. 2024 Source: Treatment of Glaucoma
Advances in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis on the Horizon
The research of new drugs for the generalized form of myasthenia gravis has made significant progress in recent years. How is the new specific therapy performing? And are we heading towards a radical…28. 3. 2024 Source: Rare Diseases in Neurology
Biocompatibility of 3D Printed Materials – Their Comparison, Legislation, and Practice
Printing three-dimensional (3D) objects brings new possibilities for producing personalized implants, prosthetics, and other medical devices in healthcare. One area where this technology can improve…
Pegylated Liposomal Irinotecan + 5-FU/LV in the Treatment of mPDAC in Czech Clinical Practice – Results from the VILP Registry
At last year's annual congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and this year's 15th PragueONCO, results from the Czech VILP registry were presented. This registry collected data…25. 3. 2024 Source: Treatment of Gastrointestinal Carcinomas
Bimekizumab in 3rd Line Biological Treatment After Risankizumab Failure – Case Study
The possibilities of biological therapy for severe forms of psoriasis are very broad today. Achieving remission or reducing disease activity by 90-100% from the baseline state (PASI 90-100) is highly...22. 3. 2024 Source: Psoriasis
How Does Artificial Intelligence Help in Drug Development?
In recent years, technologies leveraging artificial intelligence have transitioned from potentially interesting novelties to real clinical development programs. What can artificial intelligence offer…
Improvement in social functioning of patients with schizophrenia during treatment with lurasidone
A beneficial impact on social functioning is an important outcome of schizophrenia treatment. A recently published Japanese study is the first to demonstrate the efficacy of lurasidone compared to…19. 3. 2024 Source: Modern Treatment of SchizophreniaLogin#ADS_BOTTOM_SCRIPTS#Forgotten passwordEnter the email address that you registered with. We will send you instructions on how to set a new password.
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