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Cardio-renal-metabolic syndrome in context
The increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) ranks among the most significant health issues of our time. Based on recent studies, these conditions are likely interconnected at various levels, whether in epidemiology, pathophysiology, or patient prognosis. Consequently, the term cardio-renal-metabolic syndrome (CRMS) has been defined.
MUDr. Petra Garnolová: The combination of medical cannabis with other analgesics is the ideal way to achieve the best effect with the fewest side effects
Medical cannabis is gradually finding its way to many patients with various ailments, including those with unmanageable and hard-to-influence chronic pain. For them, this therapy can offer a new…
Calculator Naxiva - Application for Easy Prescription of Medical Cannabis Extracts
The new Calculator Naxiva application, specifically designed for doctors prescribing medical cannabis, allows for a simple conversion of its doses to the Naxiva Panaxol extract. Quickly and easily,…
A Decade of Therapy Targeting B Lymphocytes in MS
Ocrelizumab is not only a pioneer but also a highly effective and still promising modality for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) with excellent patient adherence and persistence.
Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Lung Processes Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interstitial lung processes (ILD) are common yet insufficiently diagnosed complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), significantly increasing the morbidity and mortality of patients. ILD can occur…
Potential of Enoxaparin to Maintain A-V Shunt Patency According to the SEP Protocol
A newly published study by authors from Singapore focused on the ability of the SEP protocol – short-term low-dose enoxaparin administration based on body weight – to maintain the patency of an…
How to Navigate the Challenges of Anticoagulant Therapy in Pregnant Women − A Case Study
Every carrier of a mechanical heart valve is also on anticoagulant therapy. Warfarin is most commonly used for this purpose, but it is not suitable during pregnancy due to the risk of embryopathy. So…
Position of Enoxaparin and DOACs in Extended Prevention of VTE After Surgeries for Gynecological Malignancies
The prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism is a crucial part of postoperative management in oncological diseases, including gynecological malignancies. A newly published survey study conducted in…
Issues of Adherence to Thromboprophylaxis with Enoxaparin in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Thromboembolic disease is one of the common complications in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). However, a recently published study shows that patient adherence to prescribed thromboprophylaxis…
Chairwoman of Revma Liga ČR: I Hope We Improve Our Approach and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Czech Republic
Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases have a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis and related fractures. At the same time, this disease is considerably underestimated in…
MUDr. Libor Dvořáček: Microinvasiveness of surgery involves not only the method but also targeted solutions to varicose vein sources
Varicose veins, or chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, are primarily a health issue, not purely a cosmetic one. This is because they are associated with the risk of complications…
MUDr. Petr Majtan: Venofarmaka should receive at least partial coverage for hemorrhoidal disease − their benefit in this indication is clear
What is the use of venofarmaka before and after surgery for chronic venous disease (CVD), and what effects of this treatment does he observe in daily practice with his patients? We asked MUDr. Petr…
Wound Healing and Exudate – A Comprehensive Look at Moisture Management in Wounds
Exudate produced during the inflammatory phase of healing is a crucial factor that ensures a moist environment in the wound, provides nutrients for cellular metabolism, and supports autolytic…
Effective antiosteoporotics from the aminobisphosphonate group can finally be prescribed by general practitioners from January 2024
Osteoporosis represents a serious societal problem generating numerous health and social complications as well as considerable economic costs. In the Czech Republic, it is estimated to affect 500−750…
Augmentation of Clozapine with Lurasidone in Resistant Schizophrenia in Real Practice
Treatment-resistant schizophrenia remains a clinical and pharmacological challenge. Clozapine remains the gold standard in these cases. Unfortunately, a significant portion of patients respond only…