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To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? That’s the Question for MS and COVID-19
10. 10. 2022 Source: Multiple SclerosisWhat is the response of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to vaccination against COVID-19 considering the type of their treatment? Is there an increased risk of relapse after vaccination? And how to proceed with a particular patient? Although COVID-19 has been a relevant issue for a relatively long time, unfortunately, this topic remains current. Unlike in 2020, however, our knowledge has significantly advanced. Currently, relatively extensive data are available even for specific groups of the population – including precisely MS patients.
ESC 2022: Initiating Gliflozin in HFpEF During Hospitalization Can Benefit the Patient. This is Also Evidenced by Experience from the USA
Based on evidence from clinical studies, gliflozins are currently being introduced into practice for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) as early as hospitalization. Sharing…7. 10. 2022 Source: Heart Failure
ESC 2022: What Do the Latest Real-World Data Say About the Use of DOACs in Atrial Fibrillation?
Why are real-world data so important? What new insights can they provide about established medications, such as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), in the treatment of patients with atrial…6. 10. 2022 Source: Anticoagulant Treatment
ITP with Severe Hemorrhagic Manifestations Associated with COVID-19 – Case Study
There can be numerous causes of newly acquired immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), often being idiopathic. Severe COVID-19 can be associated with ITP manifestations where the standard first-line treatment…5. 10. 2022 Source: Immune Thrombocytopenia
Development of Immune Thrombocytopenia as a Result of Past COVID-19 Illness
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) developing secondary to COVID-19 is a completely new experience in clinical practice. A brief summary on this topic, describing incidence and response to treatment, was…5. 10. 2022 Source: Immune Thrombocytopenia
Analgesic Effect of Metamizole in Cold-induced Pain
The cold test is used to experimentally induce acute pain – it can thus be used, for example, to test the efficacy of analgesics. The authors of a recently published German study evaluated the…5. 10. 2022 Source: Analgesia
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Superabsorbent Dressings from the Perspective of Doctors and Patients
The Journal of Wound Care published the results of an observational study on the benefits of Resposorb Super superabsorbent dressings in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds with higher levels…5. 10. 2022 Source: Wound Healing
Impact of ACEi and ARBs on Lung Function in Patients with Hypertension
Worsening respiratory functions can significantly influence the choice of antihypertensive medication. A recently published study explored whether angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) can…4. 10. 2022 Source: Sartans in the Treatment of Hypertension
Overall Survival in Patients with Metastatic CRC During 1st-Line Anti-EGFR Treatment Depending on the Presence or Absence of Hypomagnesemia
Hypomagnesemia is one of the side effects of monoclonal antibody therapy against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The study presented below examined overall survival in patients with…3. 10. 2022 Source: Colorectal Cancer
Options for Prevention and Treatment of Infantile Colic – A Systematic Review of Studies
The authors of the cited literature review evaluated evidence of the benefits of various preventive and therapeutic options for infantile colic. Administering probiotics appears to be a promising…3. 10. 2022 Source: GI, colic and microbiome
Devices Based on Augmented Reality Help Visualize the Venous System. Will They Find a Place in Routine Practice?
Venous access is one of the most common medical procedures. Although it is usually a quick and uncomplicated procedure, for certain segments of the patient population, such as children or individuals…29. 9. 2022 Source: proLékaře.cz
Lurasidone in the Treatment of Adolescent Schizophrenia: How Does It Compare with Other Atypical Antipsychotics?
A meta-analysis of 13 studies comparing lurasidone with other atypical antipsychotics in monotherapy for adolescent patients with schizophrenia evaluated the effectiveness of the treatment, the rate…27. 9. 2022 Source: Modern Treatment of Schizophrenia
Transition from Risperidone to Lurasidone and Adjustment of Metabolic Profile in Patients with Stable Schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have a higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases compared to the general population, which is further increased by certain antipsychotics. A recently published post hoc…27. 9. 2022 Source: Modern Treatment of Schizophrenia
Bacterial Community Pneumonia and Its Treatment in Children
Bacterial infections remain a significant cause of child morbidity and mortality. The authors of a recent review published in the journal Pediatric Drugs focused on the treatment of complicated…26. 9. 2022 Source: Anti-Infectives
Frequency of Participation in Sports Activities and the Risk of Injury in Children with Hemophilia
In children with hemophilia, numerous positive effects of physical activity on their health have been described. However, due to concerns about injuries and joint bleeding, young hemophiliacs may…22. 9. 2022 Source: Hemophilia with MovementLogin#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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