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Indication of Bilastine in Specific Patient Groups − Practical Tips for Clinical Practice
Bilastine is a non-sedating H1-antihistamine, which is very well tolerated by patients. It can be indicated in the therapy of allergic diseases in both pediatric and adult populations. What are the possibilities of its use in specific patient groups?
Bilastine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis – meta-analysis shows advantage of lower somnolence
A newly published systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the efficacy and safety of bilastine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR), which includes symptoms of common rhinitis and allergic…
Need for Early Intervention in COPD − A Suitable Time for Mucolytic Treatment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ranks third among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with more than 210 million people expected to be affected by 2030. While…
What Did 3 Years of Data from the Czech National COPD Database Reveal?
In December of last year, the Czech multicenter research database on COPD was completed. This was an extensive 5-year project in which researchers included 784 patients with significant chronic…
COPD is Treated Differently Across Europe – What Could Be the Reasons for This Variability?
As part of this year's Hradec Pneumological Days (HPD 2022), the head of the Pulmonary Clinic at Charles University Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Hradec Králové, Assoc. Prof. Vladimír…
Prolonged Course of Metastatic Stomach Cancer with Long-term Stabilization – Case Report
In the following case report, we present the case of a patient with a prolonged oncological disease – stomach cancer. The patient has been asymptomatic for a long time and in good performance status…
Focused on MS: Statistics Are Boring, But They Have Valuable Data!
What is the prevalence of multiple sclerosis? Has the proportion of patients treated with highly effective therapy changed? We bring you the latest data from around the world and domestically.
Epstein-Barr Virus – Is the Culprit of MS Revealed?
Could the Epstein-Barr virus hold the answer to the etiology of multiple sclerosis? A dataset of over 10 million American recruits offered intriguing insights. You may have encountered the…
From Biomarker Testing to NSCLC Treatment Selection
During a satellite symposium at this year's European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2022), Prof. Martin Reck from the Department of Thoracic Oncology at the hospital in Grosshansdorf, Germany, discussed…
Is Adding Fibrinogen Concentrate to Transfusion Therapy for Postpartum Hemorrhage an Effective Approach?
Significant postpartum hemorrhage can be managed with fresh frozen plasma transfusion. However, administering larger volumes is associated with several risks. The authors of the Japanese study below…
Administration of Fibrinogen Concentrate in Patients with Persistent Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery
Is the administration of fibrinogen concentrate in patients with persistent bleeding after initial cardiac surgery associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events or death? Authors of a…
Treatment of a patient with colorectal cancer after kidney transplantation – case report
Patients after organ transplantation currently live to an older age thanks to advances in surgery and pharmacotherapy. However, the longer a person takes immunosuppressants, the more they are at risk…
Prediction of DM2 and CVD Development Risk Based on Lipidomic Risk Determination
The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is strongly influenced by lifestyle and diet. Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and elevated blood glucose are…
Psychiatry of Transitional Age − An Important Area That Has Not Yet Received Much Attention
Three-quarters of psychiatric disorders develop before the age of 25, with up to half of these disorders appearing before the age of 16. The period of so-called emerging adulthood thus represents a…
Erlotinib in Conditions of Routine Clinical Practice
The patient population in clinical trials is always somewhat selected. Only a well-conducted analysis of real-world clinical practice data can provide a clearer picture of the efficacy and safety of…
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