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Options for Preventing Enteral Nutrition Intolerance in Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the ICU
Standards of care for critically ill patients recommend enteral nutrition for those on mechanical ventilation. A recently published study addressed the question of how to identify patients at risk of enteral nutrition intolerance (ENI) and how to subsequently prevent this intolerance, which may be associated with worse clinical outcomes.
European Registry of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency EARCO Enrolls Patients
Insufficient identification of patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) and a lack of…
Can alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency affect severity and higher mortality in COVID-19 patients?
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is commonly found in the European population. The most cases…
Effectiveness of the Venetoclax/Rituximab Combination in the Treatment of CLL – 5-Year Follow-Up Data
At the virtual 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), updated results of…
Retention – An Overlooked Parameter of Incontinence Products
In the Czech Republic and other European countries, the main criterion when choosing an…
Hemorrhoidal Disease – A Civilization Illness Responsible for Perianal Discomfort
According to estimates, almost every second Czech will experience at least one attack of…
Chemotherapy as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Course?
During the coronavirus pandemic, patients with malignant neoplastic diseases are considered an…
Impact of Antiemetic Prophylaxis on Quality of Life of Patients Treated with Chemotherapy – Data from Practice
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a relatively common complication of cancer…
Adjuvant Treatment of Early Invasive HER2+ Breast Cancer − Results of the Katherine Study
Women with breast cancer found to have residual invasive disease during surgery after neoadjuvant…
Sport as an Important Part of the Life of Hemophiliacs
People with congenital bleeding disorders have very diverse approaches to sports and exercise. The…