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Are there mutual interactions between candesartan and amlodipine in the combination therapy of hypertension?
Monotherapy is often insufficient in the treatment of hypertension; however, combining antihypertensives with different mechanisms of action can be complicated by their mutual interactions. Therefore, a study by South Korean authors examined the pharmacokinetic interactions between candesartan and amlodipine, substances that are commonly used together in combined treatment.
INFOGRAPHIC: LDL Cholesterol - Recommended Target Values
Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which remain the most common cause of death among adult Czechs. We have strong evidence about who and how...
How did alemtuzumab fare in real clinical practice?
A study published by authors from the University of Massachusetts in January this year in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders focused on the effectiveness and safety of alemtuzumab.…
Reduction of LDL Cholesterol in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality – Results of a Large Meta-Analysis
Elevated LDL cholesterol (LDL-c) is one of the main causes of atherosclerosis. The meta-analysis presented below examined the effect of reducing its levels on the risk of cardiovascular (CV)…
Does Peritoneal Dialysis Have Its Place Even in Acute Cases?
In patients who urgently need to replace kidney function, hemodialysis traditionally played the role of the gold standard. Can peritoneal dialysis fully replace it?
Safety of Urgent Initiation of Peritoneal Dialysis
In case of urgent need for kidney function replacement, hemodialysis (HD) with a temporary venous catheter has long been the standard solution. However, it has several disadvantages such as increased…
Importance of Home Parenteral Therapy: ESPEN Recommendations from 2020
Home parenteral therapy currently plays a crucial role in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition in specific patient groups. The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)…
Vitamins in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
Vitamin supplementation is an important part of therapy for various diseases, and it seems that they also play a significant role in the case of COVID-19. What kind of role? It's certainly not a…
Current Results of Brigatinib in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
The results of the primary analysis showed a significant extension of PFS in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with brigatinib compared to crizotinib. The recently published…
Position of the Aclidinium-Bromide/Formoterol-Fumarate Combination in COPD Treatment According to Current Recommendations
Dual bronchodilator therapy, which combines long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) and long-acting β-agonists (LABA), has become an integral part of the treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Fixed combination tiotropium/olodaterol in regular clinical practice: What do patients say?
A non-interventional international study assessed the therapeutic benefits of the fixed combination of tiotropium/olodaterol in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in…
Thromboprophylaxis as a Common Part of Care for At-Risk Patients Requiring Hospitalization: Yes or No?
The proportion of patients requiring hospitalization who are at high risk of developing thromboembolic disease is relatively high. However, not all of these patients have this risk identified and…
Thromboprophylaxis in Generalized Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the tumors with the highest risk of developing thromboembolic disease (TED). Although anticoagulant treatment reduces the risk of TED, its positive effect on the…
Does Intense Monitoring After Colorectal Cancer Resection Bring Benefits?
Is it necessary to intensely monitor patients with colorectal cancer after curative resection? Not always, as shown by the results of the PRODIGE 13 study presented at the virtual ESMO 2020…
Metamizole in the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain
In many countries, metamizole is considered a first-choice non-opioid analgesic. The analysis presented below, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, examined the efficacy and…
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