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News Can Antihypertensives Reduce the Risk of Dementia? The Answer Suggests the Angiotensin Hypothesis and a Post-Hoc Analysis of an Observational Study

The use of antihypertensives that do not reduce angiotensin II levels, such as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs, i.e., sartans) and calcium channel blockers (CCBs), has been associated with a lower risk of dementia in studies. In the research cited below, the authors aimed to determine whether this effect persists longer than the follow-up period in previous studies.

Source: Sartans in the Treatment of Hypertension 14. 8. 2023

News Fixed Combination of Tramadol/Paracetamol in the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain and Its Effect on Apathy in Chronically Algic Patients

Long-term chronic pain is associated with apathy, loss of motivation, and depression in patients. However, these comorbidities of chronic pain and their interconnections are still insufficiently explored. The aim of the Japanese study was to evaluate the prevalence of apathy in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) and the therapeutic efficacy of the fixed combination of tramadol/paracetamol in treating this pain and its effect on apathy in LBP patients.

Source: Pharmacotherapy of Pain 9. 10. 2020

News New Natural Method for Prevention and Treatment of House Dust Mite Allergy

House dust mites are among the most common triggers of respiratory allergies. Until now, therapy has primarily focused on alleviating allergy symptoms. The aim of the new natural-based method is to eliminate the etiology of the issues, specifically the house dust mites themselves.

Source: Dust Mite Allergy 6. 10. 2020

News Benefits of Physical Activity for Individuals with Hemophilia –⁠ Recommendations of the MEMO Group

Regular physical activity can increase joint stability and function in individuals with hemophilia, reduce the risk of injury, improve quality of life, and have other positive effects. However, according to recent findings, a regular exercise program is not sufficiently emphasized in comprehensive hemophilia therapy. Therefore, a group of Italian experts has created a consensus summarizing current knowledge about the benefits of exercise for individuals with hemophilia and recommendations for physical activity.

Source: Hemophilia with Movement 25. 11. 2022

News Efficacy of Lorlatinib in Patients with ROS1-Positive NSCLC in Clinical Practice

Interesting real-world data have been brought by a study on the efficacy of lorlatinib in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a mutation in the ROS1 gene.

Source: Genetic Profile and Treatment of NSCLC 20. 4. 2022

News How Do Vaccinated MS Patients Fare with COVID-19 Antibodies?

Which disease-modifying drugs for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) reduce the humoral response to COVID-19 vaccination? And does the quantity of post-vaccination antibodies vary depending on the specific vaccine?

Source: Multiple Sclerosis 21. 12. 2021

Články časopisu Significance of Serum Levels of CRP, Lp-PLA2, Leptin and Lipocalin 2 in Patients with Psoriasis

Author of the article: S. Rendárová, K. Ettler, L. Borská, J. Krejsek, C. Andrýs, J. Kremláček, V. Řeháček Source: Česko-slovenská dermatologie | 4/2015 2. 9. 2015

News Is there a link between Parvovirus B19 infection and autoimmune thyroid diseases?

Autoimmune thyroid diseases are among the most common autoimmune disorders, with a worldwide prevalence of around 10%. The study presented below, recently published in the International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, examined the connection between Parvovirus B19 infection (the cause of erythema infectiosum in children) and these diseases.

Source: Thyroid Disorders 23. 2. 2022

News Residual Pulmonary Hypertension After Endarterectomy: How Common Is It?

Pulmonary endarterectomy is the only potentially curative option in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). What are its outcomes and in what percentage of cases does it lead to complete cure? A meta-analysis, significantly contributed to by Czech experts, was dedicated to the improvement of signs and symptoms of CTEPH after performing endarterectomy.

Source: Pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH, PAH) 23. 11. 2020

News Itoprid helps diabetics with reduced gastrointestinal motility improve diabetes control

The prokinetic itoprid led not only to the alleviation of gastroparesis symptoms and an improvement in quality of life in a prospective multicenter observational study on patients with diabetes and reduced gastrointestinal (GI) motility, but also to an improvement in glycemic parameters.

Source: Gastrointestinal Treatment 21. 4. 2020

News Meta-analysis of the Effectiveness of Romosozumab in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a prevalent disease with unmet therapeutic needs. Whether the anti-sclerostin antibody romosozumab can offer an effective improvement in osteoporosis treatment outcomes in postmenopausal women was the central question addressed by the meta-analysis presented below.

Source: Osteoporosis – Trends in Sequential Therapy 29. 2. 2024

News Evaluation of Various VWF Concentrates Regarding Their Ability to Mediate Platelet Binding to Collagen

The study by London researchers on various VWF concentrates focused, among other things, on evaluating their ability to mediate platelet binding to collagen.

Source: Von Willebrand Disease 27. 8. 2020

Články časopisu Serum level of hyaluronic acid –⁠ a marker with a predictive value for radiographic progression of hand osteoarthritis

Author of the article: M. Filková, L. Šenolt, M. Braun, H. Hulejová, A. Pavelková, O. Šléglová, K. Kupka, J. Gatterová, K. Pavelka Source: Česká revmatologie | 4/2009 14. 11. 2009

News Parenteral Nutrition in Oncological Patients in Current ESPEN Recommendations

The current guidelines of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) address nutritional care in oncological patients −⁠ current knowledge is summarized in a total of 43 recommendations, from which we select some key points, focusing primarily on parenteral nutrition in these patients.

Source: Parenteral Nutrition 15. 3. 2022

Články časopisu Management of convulsive status epilepticus in children

Author of the article: Š. Aulická, P. Aulický, K. Česká, K. Španělová, H. Ošlejšková Source: Anesteziologie a intenzivní medicína | 3/2018 14. 7. 2018