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Prevention of Symptomatic Skeletal Events in Postmenopausal Women with Advanced ER-Positive Breast Cancer
16. 11. 2022 Source: Prevention of Bone EventsAdvanced breast cancer with the presence of estrogen receptors is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Hormonal treatment for this malignancy is highly effective, but it is accompanied by risks such as symptomatic skeletal events (SSE). However, this undesired anti-estrogen effect can be prevented by administering appropriate antiresorptive drugs. A retrospective study by Hong Kong researchers focused on the effectiveness of these drugs in clinical practice.
Current Approaches to COPD Therapy According to GOLD Recommendations and in the Conditions of Czech Practice
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) represents a significant global cause of morbidity and mortality with a high prevalence that is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.…15. 11. 2022 Source: Treatment of Asthma and COPD
Impact of Rehabilitation on the Health of Patients with COPD
According to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most effective therapeutic interventions for reducing dyspnea, improving…15. 11. 2022 Source: Treatment of Asthma and COPD
ESC 2022: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction as an Underdiagnosed Problem: How to Increase Its Detection in Everyday Practice?
During this year's European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC 2022), alarming information was shared, indicating that heart failure with preserved ejection fraction of the left ventricle (HFpEF) is…14. 11. 2022 Source: Heart Failure
Estimated Worldwide Prevalence of Population with AAT Deficiency with MZ Alleles
Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) with the MZ genotype was until recently associated with negligible or low risk for lung and liver tissue damage. However, growing evidence suggests that carriers…14. 11. 2022 Source: Deficiency of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
Repeated Episodes of Respiratory Failure Due to Undiagnosed AAT Deficiency – Case Report
The case report from authors in Naples shows that alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) should be considered when respiratory symptoms occur at any age. It also illustrates the diagnostic procedure…14. 11. 2022 Source: Deficiency of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
Persistent Symptom Control with s.c. Supplementation of C1 Inhibitor in Prophylactic Treatment of HAE
The open-label extension of the COMPACT study with subcutaneous C1 inhibitor in the prophylaxis of hereditary angioedema (HAE) has brought fresh results, shedding light on the treatment's impact on…14. 11. 2022 Source: Hereditary Angioedema
Inhibitor of Activated Factor XII Garadacimab in Prophylaxis of HAE Attacks
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by a deficiency of C1 inhibitor. This condition leads to excessive production of bradykinin, which is responsible…14. 11. 2022 Source: Hereditary Angioedema
Good news for sleep in patients with axial spondyloarthritis – ixekizumab effectively reduces night-time back pain
The targeted treatment of axial spondyloarthritis currently relies on the anti-inflammatory effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, interleukin IL-17 inhibitors, and Janus kinase (JAK)…14. 11. 2022 Source: Biological Treatment
Two Current Perspectives on the Importance of (Par)enteral Nutrition in Cancer Patients
Adequate (par)enteral nutrition is crucial for cancer patients in terms of prognosis and quality of life. The following recent studies examined parenteral nutrition as an alternative to ileostomy in…14. 11. 2022 Source: Parenteral Nutrition
To what extent can improvement of nutritional status through parenteral nutrition affect the results of oncological treatment?
Just like cancer patients and their caregivers, doctors often overlook the risk of malnutrition. Good nutrition can be a predictor of survival in patients with malignancies.14. 11. 2022 Source: Parenteral Nutrition
Does SGLT2 Inhibitor Administration Benefit Diabetics with Low Cardiorenal Risk?
There is growing evidence of the cardiorenal protective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i, also known as gliflozins), which were developed as antihyperglycemic drugs for…14. 11. 2022 Source: Diabetes
6 Possible Benefits of Adding Empagliflozin to Metformin
Currently, there is intense discussion about the advantages of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i, also known as gliflozins) in terms of their cardio and nephroprotective properties.…14. 11. 2022 Source: Diabetes
The Importance of Proper Protein and Calorie Intake in Critically Ill Patients – Insights from Recent Comparisons
The issue of nutrition, especially proteins, is a crucial aspect affecting the overall health and prognosis of critically ill patients. Two recent studies published in the journals Critical Care and …14. 11. 2022 Source: Parenteral Nutrition
Impact of Early Administration of High Protein Dose on Mortality of Critically Ill Patients
Energy intake and the composition of individual macronutrients in patients in intensive care units (ICUs) can influence treatment outcomes in terms of the incidence of complications, duration of…14. 11. 2022 Source: Parenteral NutritionLogin#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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