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Characteristics of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency – Two-Year Data from the EARCO Registry
The international registry of individuals with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) named EARCO has collected data on 1,044 patients from 15 countries, including the Czech Republic, over its first 2 years of existence. In December 2022, the characteristics of patients enrolled from February 2020 to May 2022 were published. They provide information on the prevalence of AATD genotypes, their clinical phenotypes, factors associated with worsening lung function, and the impact of augmentation therapy.
Postpartum Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Woman with vWD – Case Study
Women with von Willebrand disease (vWD) have a significantly higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage.…
Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests in the Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Based on 81 scientific papers published between 2010 and 2021, experts from Johns Hopkins…
How to Reduce the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Users of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives?
The use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is a known risk factor for thromboembolism.…
What is new in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and how are comorbidities affecting it?
Allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, or autoimmune diseases like alopecia,…
Tofacitinib in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in Real-World Practice in the USA
A recently published study summarizes the characteristics of patients newly treated with…
Expanded Vaccination Option Against Pneumococci Thanks to 15valent Vaccine
Our arsenal for preventing pneumococcal diseases has been expanded with a 15-valent conjugate…
Change in Mutation Characteristics of NSCLC Detected by Liquid Biopsy – Case Study
Due to changes in mutations during the progression of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)…
Sports in People with Hemophilia – Possible and Safe
Active involvement in sports and an active lifestyle are important aspects of daily functioning for…
Analysis of Data from the EMPEROR-Preserved Study Revealed Whether Blood Pressure Affects the Effectiveness of Empagliflozin in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Hypertension is among the most common etiological factors of heart failure with preserved ejection…