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Monocyte Distribution Width as an Early Indicator of Sepsis in ICU Patients
Authors of a Franco-Spanish study propose using the monocyte distribution width along with leukocyte count as a screening test to refine the early diagnosis of sepsis in intensive care unit (ICU) patients based on their research findings.
Curative Potential of Neoadjuvant Denosumab in the Treatment of Giant Cell Spinal Tumor? A Case Study
Portuguese authors present a case study of a young woman diagnosed with a giant cell spinal tumor who achieved complete histological remission following denosumab treatment.
Prevention of Skeletal Events in the Therapy of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer most commonly forms metastases in the bones. In patients with this advanced disease, skeletal events occur, negatively affecting their quality of life. Zoledronic acid and denosumab…
The Immune System in the Pathophysiology of ITP
From the perspective of the pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), it appears that the etiology of this disease is very complex and involves both antibody and cellular immunity.
Over 10 Years of Experience with TPO-RA in the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia
Medications from the group of thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RA) have become an integral part of the therapy for patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) over the past more than 10 years.…
Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients on ECMO During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the past 2 years, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in intensive care units (ICU) has increased in connection with the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Dr. Pilar Marcos…
Can Erdostein Help in Treating Infections Related to Biofilm Formation?
One of the reasons for the very difficult treatment of diseases caused by resistant bacterial strains is the significant ability of these infection-causing agents to form biofilms. What exactly is a…
Administration of Erdosteine After Severe Course of COVID-19 in the Early Period After Patient Discharge From Medical Facility
Erdosteine is a mucomodulatory drug used in the therapy of various acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Its mechanism of action is considered complex based on available evidence, encompassing…
Even a Single Epileptic Seizure is Too Much
Focal epileptic seizures resistant to pharmacotherapy represent an ongoing unmet medical need.
Insufficiently Controlled Epilepsy Reduces Quality and Length of Life
The effects of uncontrolled epilepsy far exceed the moment of a seizure, having a substantial impact on the psychological and physical well-being of patients. These individuals often sustain injuries…
Clinical and Microbiological Effect of L. reuteri in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
The Journal of Clinical Periodontology published the results of a study evaluating the effect of the probiotic bacterial strain Lactobacillus reuteri as an adjunctive treatment for chronic…
How to Detect COPD Early in Primary Care?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be present even in individuals without obvious subjective symptoms, or the emerging symptoms may be overlooked by both the patient and the doctor due…
News in COPD Treatment Recommendations in a Nutshell
We present an overview of the most important changes in the annually updated recommendations of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD).
STADA Brings Innovative Drug for Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease to Czech Republic
STADA PHARMA CZ is introducing a new system for continuous delivery of 3 active substances for the treatment of advanced stages of Parkinson's disease (PD) to the Czech market. It is one of the major…
Optimization of Enoxaparin Dosing in Obese Patients
Obesity is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism; however, there is uncertainty regarding the optimal dose of enoxaparin for treating acute episodes in the obese population. Two observational…