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Safety of Urgent Initiation of Peritoneal Dialysis
In case of urgent need for kidney function replacement, hemodialysis (HD) with a temporary venous catheter has long been the standard solution. However, it has several disadvantages such as increased mortality or the risk of bacteremia and central venous stenosis. Additionally, multiple procedures are needed to create a permanent venous access. Therefore, there is a growing global interest in urgently initiated peritoneal dialysis (PD), with several clinical studies attesting to its safety, efficacy, and feasibility. However, little has been…
Importance of Home Parenteral Therapy: ESPEN Recommendations from 2020
Home parenteral therapy currently plays a crucial role in the treatment and prevention of…
Vitamins in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
Vitamin supplementation is an important part of therapy for various diseases, and it seems that…
Current Results of Brigatinib in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
The results of the primary analysis showed a significant extension of PFS in patients with…
Position of the Aclidinium-Bromide/Formoterol-Fumarate Combination in COPD Treatment According to Current Recommendations
Dual bronchodilator therapy, which combines long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) and…
Fixed combination tiotropium/olodaterol in regular clinical practice: What do patients say?
A non-interventional international study assessed the therapeutic benefits of the fixed combination…
Thromboprophylaxis as a Common Part of Care for At-Risk Patients Requiring Hospitalization: Yes or No?
The proportion of patients requiring hospitalization who are at high risk of developing…
Thromboprophylaxis in Generalized Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is one of the tumors with the highest risk of developing thromboembolic…
Does Intense Monitoring After Colorectal Cancer Resection Bring Benefits?
Is it necessary to intensely monitor patients with colorectal cancer after curative resection? Not…
Metamizole in the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain
In many countries, metamizole is considered a first-choice non-opioid analgesic. The analysis…