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What can we base the decision on for the choice of initial treatment modality for CLL?
We now have a range of highly effective treatment options for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). New drugs have significantly contributed to improved overall survival (OS). However, there are still questions about the most appropriate treatment regimen or criteria for choosing the initial therapeutic modality. Some of these questions are posed—and answers sought—by Professor John F. Seymour from the University of Melbourne in his recent communication.
Update of International Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema from 2021
The aim of the 2021 update of the recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) is to help doctors answer important clinical questions: How to diagnose HAE? When and…
Management of Musculoskeletal Issues in Hemophiliacs at a Glance
Musculoskeletal issues are among the most common complications of hemophilia. Prevention and early treatment are crucial, and this message is also addressed to specialists by the World Federation of…
Progress on Lorlatinib – What's Next?
Lorlatinib is currently mainly used in the 2nd and later lines of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with ALK gene rearrangement. Clinical research is now focusing on the question of…
Debate on Sepsis Biomarkers 'on Blood'
Sepsis represents a major cause of death from infectious diseases. Early identification of patients with a prognosis of sepsis is therefore crucial for their survival and prognosis. In addition to…
Current and Future Possibilities for Influencing Immune Thrombocytopenia
The possibilities for treating immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) are quite broad today, with a major advancement for many patients being the advent of thrombopoietin receptor agonists. However, for some…
Romiplostim in a Pregnant Woman − Case Report
The following clinical case demonstrates good control of resistant immune thrombocytopenia in a pregnant woman during the administration of romiplostim.
ID 360 – Immunodeficiency in Interdisciplinary Collaboration 2022
For the second time, a two-day meeting titled "ID 360 – Immunodeficiency in Interdisciplinary Collaboration" took place, this time on March 25–26, 2022, in Prague. Several current topics were…
According to which parameters can we best assess the quality of incontinence aids?
Properly chosen incontinence aid significantly influences the user's quality of life. When selecting incontinence aids, it is very important to consider their individual properties and parameters.…
Correct Selection of Appropriate Incontinence Aid is Crucial for Addressing Patient's Difficulties
Urinary incontinence is an uncomfortable issue that can be resolved by choosing the right incontinence aids. Selecting a quality product is most important for the patient − it affects their comfort…
Experience from Clinical Practice with Intestinal Gel LECIG in Treating Parkinson's Disease
A Swedish observational study evaluated the applicability of the LECIG intestinal gel, which contains levodopa (20 mg/ml), carbidopa (5 mg/ml), and entacapone (20 mg/ml), in clinical practice for…
Eletriptan and Its Role in Acute Migraine Therapy
In the acute treatment of moderate to severe migraine attacks, medications from the triptan group are primarily used. The following article summarizes important findings about eletriptan and its key…
Efficacy and Safety of Bimekizumab in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis - BE READY Study Results
The interleukin 17 (IL-17) family represents a group of pro-inflammatory cytokines that play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Inhibiting interleukins from this family has a…
Current View on the Issue of Protein Intake in Critically Ill Patients
A summary of current knowledge and guidelines concerning the nutritional needs of critically ill patients presented last year in the journal Clinical Nutrition deals with protein intake, specifically…
Reduction of Mortality in Patients After Abdominal Surgery in Critical Condition Thanks to Early Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition
Ensuring adequate nutrition is an important part of therapy for critically ill patients to achieve better clinical outcomes in terms of both survival and recovery speed. The preferred option is…
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