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Instead of NSAIDs, consider combining paracetamol with a weak opioid
Chronic non-cancer pain is a problem that primary care physicians encounter on a daily basis. In the following interview with general practitioner MUDr. Michaela Wichová, we discuss how to approach a patient who complains of pain, what to remember during examination, and which analgesics are appropriate to start treatment.
Fixed combination tramadol/paracetamol as an effective and safe option for long-term pain treatment even in polymorbid patients
Combined analgesics were historically recommended exclusively for the treatment of acute or…
Pharmacological Profile of Mavacamten and Key Studies of Its Use in HCM Treatment
A new addition to the treatment options for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, approved for use in…
INFOGRAPHIC: Diagnosis and Monitoring of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Current Guidelines
What examinations should be conducted when suspecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a hereditary…
Neutropenia with Thrombocytopenia after Alemtuzumab? − Case Report
Early neutropenia with thrombocytopenia is not a common side effect of alemtuzumab. However, the…
Safety of aPCC in Real Practice – Results of the BAHAS Project
What are the experiences with activated prothrombin complex concentrate (aPCC) in controlling…
Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 3 Continues to Be the Most Frequent Cause of Invasive Pneumococcal Diseases in the Czech Republic
After 2 years influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases of invasive pneumococcal…
Multimodal Treatment of Prostate Cancer in a Patient with Exceptionally Long Overall Survival − Case Report
A recently published case study by Romanian authors presents a rare instance of long-term survival…
Benefit of Short-term Androgen-deprivation Therapy Added to Radiotherapy of Localized Prostate Cancer for Long-term Survival
Androgen-deprivation therapy is associated with several adverse effects that also affect quality of…
How Does the Long-Term Effect of Beta Blocker Use Affect Clinical Outcomes in Patients After Myocardial Infarction?
In patients after myocardial infarction (MI), beta blockers (BB) still hold an important place in…