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The Role of the General Practitioner in the Care of Incontinent Patients

2. 6. 2020 Source: Incontinence

General practitioners are sometimes likened to frontline soldiers because they are usually the first to whom patients turn with their health issues. Taking care of incontinent patients is a daily routine for them. They should therefore be knowledgeable about basic diagnostics and treatment and be able to actively identify incontinent patients.

Impact of Sacubitril/Valsartan Treatment on Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling

A meta-analysis evaluated the effect of sacubitril/valsartan on echocardiographic parameters (not only) in patients with HFrEF. The authors focused on both the presence and significance of changes,…

1. 6. 2020 Source: Chronic Heart Failure and Lipidology

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Overall Survival and Tolerance of Olaparib in the OlympiAD Study –⁠ Results of Extended Follow-up

Olaparib provides women with metastatic breast cancer with a germline BRCA mutation, who have not been pre-treated with chemotherapy, not only with extended progression-free survival but also,…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Ovarian and Breast Cancer

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When Size Matters or What Is Small Is Effective

The systemic effect of an orally administered drug can be expected, among other things, if it has suitable physicochemical properties. How can insufficient absorption or poor solubility be solved? We…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Venous Insufficiency

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Diosmin Succeeded in Preventing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in Study

In a recently published study, diosmin was evaluated in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Attention was focused on its effect in preventing and treating ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Venous Insufficiency

Study COPDGene Redefines Diagnostic Criteria of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ranks among the top causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current diagnostic criteria for the disease are based exclusively on spirometric examination.…

28. 5. 2020 Source: COPD

Preserving Quality of Life for Patients During Palliative Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

An analysis of the quality of life of patients treated with a combination of atezolizumab with nab-paclitaxel for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer was published in the Annals of Oncology…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Breast Carcinoma

Quality of Life of Patients on Adjuvant Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

The KATHERINE clinical trial demonstrated that adjuvant therapy with trastuzumab emtansine compared to trastuzumab significantly improves invasive disease-free survival in patients with HER2-positive…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Breast Carcinoma

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High Dose of Protein Affects Mortality in Critically Ill Patients if They Do Not Have Sepsis

The optimal composition of nutrition in terms of adequate energy and protein intake for critically ill patients is still a subject of professional discussion. The study cited below aimed to shed more…

28. 5. 2020 Source: Parenteral Nutrition

KDIGO: The Choice of Dialysis Modality Must Consider Patient Individuality

The moment of initiating dialysis, as well as the period immediately before and after it, is crucial for good treatment outcomes. But what exactly can be considered a good outcome, and do the…

27. 5. 2020 Source: Chronic Kidney Disease

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