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Cognitive changes in MS – what can teriflunomide do?
In Phase III clinical trials, teriflunomide demonstrated its ability to slow down brain tissue atrophy in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). What impact did the treatment have on the cognitive state of these patients?
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? That’s the Question for MS and COVID-19
What is the response of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) to vaccination against COVID-19 considering the type of their treatment? Is there an increased risk of relapse after vaccination? And how…
ESC 2022: Initiating Gliflozin in HFpEF During Hospitalization Can Benefit the Patient. This is Also Evidenced by Experience from the USA
Based on evidence from clinical studies, gliflozins are currently being introduced into practice for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) as early as hospitalization. Sharing…
ESC 2022: What Do the Latest Real-World Data Say About the Use of DOACs in Atrial Fibrillation?
Why are real-world data so important? What new insights can they provide about established medications, such as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), in the treatment of patients with atrial…
ITP with Severe Hemorrhagic Manifestations Associated with COVID-19 – Case Study
There can be numerous causes of newly acquired immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), often being idiopathic. Severe COVID-19 can be associated with ITP manifestations where the standard first-line treatment…
Development of Immune Thrombocytopenia as a Result of Past COVID-19 Illness
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) developing secondary to COVID-19 is a completely new experience in clinical practice. A brief summary on this topic, describing incidence and response to treatment, was…
Analgesic Effect of Metamizole in Cold-induced Pain
The cold test is used to experimentally induce acute pain – it can thus be used, for example, to test the efficacy of analgesics. The authors of a recently published German study evaluated the…
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Superabsorbent Dressings from the Perspective of Doctors and Patients
The Journal of Wound Care published the results of an observational study on the benefits of Resposorb Super superabsorbent dressings in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds with higher levels…
Impact of ACEi and ARBs on Lung Function in Patients with Hypertension
Worsening respiratory functions can significantly influence the choice of antihypertensive medication. A recently published study explored whether angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) can…
Overall Survival in Patients with Metastatic CRC During 1st-Line Anti-EGFR Treatment Depending on the Presence or Absence of Hypomagnesemia
Hypomagnesemia is one of the side effects of monoclonal antibody therapy against the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The study presented below examined overall survival in patients with…
Options for Prevention and Treatment of Infantile Colic – A Systematic Review of Studies
The authors of the cited literature review evaluated evidence of the benefits of various preventive and therapeutic options for infantile colic. Administering probiotics appears to be a promising…
Devices Based on Augmented Reality Help Visualize the Venous System. Will They Find a Place in Routine Practice?
Venous access is one of the most common medical procedures. Although it is usually a quick and uncomplicated procedure, for certain segments of the patient population, such as children or individuals…
Lurasidone in the Treatment of Adolescent Schizophrenia: How Does It Compare with Other Atypical Antipsychotics?
A meta-analysis of 13 studies comparing lurasidone with other atypical antipsychotics in monotherapy for adolescent patients with schizophrenia evaluated the effectiveness of the treatment, the rate…
Transition from Risperidone to Lurasidone and Adjustment of Metabolic Profile in Patients with Stable Schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have a higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases compared to the general population, which is further increased by certain antipsychotics. A recently published post hoc…
Bacterial Community Pneumonia and Its Treatment in Children
Bacterial infections remain a significant cause of child morbidity and mortality. The authors of a recent review published in the journal Pediatric Drugs focused on the treatment of complicated…