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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…

7. 4. 2022 Source: Epilepsy

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…

6. 4. 2022 Source: GI, colic and microbiome

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…

6. 4. 2022 Source: Treatment of Asthma and COPD

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).

6. 4. 2022 Source: Treatment of Asthma and COPD

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…

6. 4. 2022 Source: Parkinson's Disease

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…

4. 4. 2022 Source: Thromboprophylaxis

Enoxaparin in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in a Morbidly Obese Patient –⁠ Case Report

The number of patients suffering from overweight and obesity has been steadily increasing in recent years. Obesity is one of the independent risk factors for thromboembolic disease. Treating…

4. 4. 2022 Source: Thromboprophylaxis

Treatment with Dupilumab in Severe Corticosteroid-Dependent Bronchial Asthma –⁠ A Case Study

We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with severe corticosteroid-dependent asthma with numerous comorbidities and complications due to long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy. Significant…

4. 4. 2022 Source: Systemic treatment of atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis – Type 2 inflammation

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Comparison of Enoxaparin and Unfractionated Heparin in Hospitalized Patients in Terms of Clinical and Cost Effectiveness

Thromboembolic disease represents one of the severe complications in hospitalized patients. Low molecular weight and unfractionated heparin are most commonly used during hospitalization as part of…

31. 3. 2022 Source: Thromboprophylaxis

Efficacy of L. reuteri DSM 17938 in the Treatment of Infantile Colic

Infantile colic represents a syndrome of behavioral disorders in infants characterized by episodes of uncontrollable crying, wailing, and restlessness without an identifiable cause. This is a common…

30. 3. 2022 Source: GI, colic and microbiome

Continuation of Treatment with Tofacitinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis –⁠ Real-World Clinical Practice Data

The oral Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib has been extensively tested in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in numerous international randomized clinical trials. According to a recently published…

29. 3. 2022 Source: Arthritis

COVID-19 in Patients with Acquired Hemophilia A −⁠ Case Reports

At the XXVIII. Pařízek Days held in Ostrava, on the afternoon of March 17, 2022, Dr. Anna Maria Pejková from the 4th Internal Clinic of the University Hospital Hradec Králové presented 3 case reports…

29. 3. 2022 Source: Acquired Hemophilia

Is it beneficial to combine etanercept and methotrexate in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis?

The study presented below by Canadian, American, and British authors focused on comparing the efficacy of monotherapy with methotrexate, etanercept, and their combination in patients with psoriatic…

28. 3. 2022 Source: Arthritis

Participation in sports activities, frequency and severity of sports injuries in children with hemophilia

Children with hemophilia used to be discouraged from engaging in sports activities due to the potential increased risk of bleeding. The introduction of prophylaxis into routine practice has improved…

28. 3. 2022 Source: Hemophilia with Movement

Even a Single Epileptic Seizure is Too Much