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Virtual Echocardiography as a Potential Screening Tool for the Diagnosis of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
10. 3. 2021 Source: Pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH, PAH)Primary pulmonary hypertension disease is associated with a poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and the implementation of specific therapy are necessary to improve patients' prospects. In the near future, virtual echocardiography, which has shown good results in published studies, may become a valuable screening tool.
Benefit of ixazomib in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma in routine clinical practice
The results of treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in real-world routine clinical practice were published by a broad team of Czech experts in the journal BMC Cancer.10. 3. 2021 Source: Hematologic Malignancies
Diabetic Foot Syndrome: An Unpleasant Scare for Diabetics and Their Attending Doctors
Diabetic foot syndrome is a very serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). It often leads to destructive tissue damage distal to the ankle. Due to the complex therapy, it is advisable to focus…8. 3. 2021 Source: Diabetes
Pitfalls of Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy
Hypothyroidism (reduced function of the thyroid gland) affects approximately 1-2% of the population. Its prevalence increases with age and it is more common in women. Synthetic thyroid hormone…8. 3. 2021 Source: Thyroid Disorders
Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Fatigue is the most common symptom of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Its occurrence significantly impacts the health-related quality of life of patients.8. 3. 2021 Source: Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Risk of Thromboembolism in ITP
Among other possible comorbidities in patients with ITP, thromboembolism represents one of the potential issues that require special attention.7. 3. 2021 Source: Immune Thrombocytopenia
How to Prevent and Treat Thromboembolic Disease in Cancer Patients
Malignancy is one of the risk factors for the development of thromboembolic disease (TED). Venous thromboembolism is considered the second most common cause of death in cancer patients, with the top…6. 3. 2021 Source: Thromboprophylaxis
Height as an Independent Risk Factor for Varicose Veins
Authors of a study published in the journal Circulation analyzing data from nearly half a million people found another risk factor for the development of varicose veins – a person's height. They…1. 3. 2021 Source: Venous Insufficiency
Diabetic Retinopathy: A Blind Diabetic as Proof of Serious Neglect of Prevention
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in working-age patients in developed countries. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy offers a chance to preserve vision. Therefore,…1. 3. 2021 Source: Diabetes
Improvement of Physical Functions in Patients with COPD in Routine Clinical Practice Using the Fixed Combination of Tiotropium/Olodaterol
The increase in exercise capacity using the fixed combination of tiotropium and olodaterol in the Respimat inhaler has already been demonstrated in clinical studies for patients with chronic…26. 2. 2021 Source: proLékaře.cz
Mechanism of Action of Venopharmaceuticals and Their Use in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Venopharmaceuticals are the cornerstone of conservative treatment for chronic venous insufficiency (CVD). Their mechanism of action is complex and not yet fully understood. They act on both micro-…26. 2. 2021 Source: Venous Insufficiency
Seventy-day Shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in an Immunocompromised Patient with CLL – A Case Study
A team of American and British experts published the case of a 71-year-old woman with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and hypogammaglobulinemia who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Despite an…26. 2. 2021 Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Do ACE Inhibitors Have a Protective Effect in People with COVID-19?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has not lasted even a year, a number of studies have already been processed, examining the influence of various factors on the morbidity and mortality of patients. The…25. 2. 2021 Source: ACE inhibitory
Recommended and Not Recommended Physical Activity for Individuals with Hemophilia
Physical activity is now considered a fundamental prerequisite for maintaining the health of individuals with hemophilia. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) also recommends it to improve…25. 2. 2021 Source: Hemophilia with Movement
Turoctocog Alfa Pegol and Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life
The presented work is based on the results of studies that evaluated how the administration of turoctocog alfa pegol affects the quality of life in individuals with severe hemophilia A. The obtained…25. 2. 2021 Source: Hemophilia with Movement
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