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How to Care for Dialysis Patients in the Times of COVID-19
More than 2 million people worldwide undergo maintenance hemodialysis in outpatient centers. Effective prevention of the spread of infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus within the care provided by hemodialysis centers is essential for the smooth provision of dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease. The following work from experts in Boston is based on their experiences as well as recommendations from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How do Hemodialysis Patients Perceive the Coronavirus Pandemic? Survey Results
Hemodialysis patients are at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to repeated visits to medical…
Increased Sympathetic Activity in Patients with Masked Uncontrolled Hypertension
Not all hypertensive patients who have normal blood pressure readings in the doctor's office…
Older patients with CLL and comorbidities: an option for treatment with immunotherapy without chemotherapy?
Is it time to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) without chemotherapy? The authors of a…
Recommend Erdostein for children when treating with amoxicillin – symptoms of cough improve in almost 50% of cases within 3 days
Acute respiratory infections are usually treated empirically in primary care as the causative agent…
Fixed Combination of Candesartan/Amlodipine in the Treatment of Arterial Hypertension
Arterial hypertension is a significant cardiovascular risk factor. A variety of antihypertensives…
Efficacy and Safety of Preservative-Free Latanoprost in the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma and Elevated Intraocular Pressure – Results of a Meta-Analysis
Many eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma still contain preservatives today. However, these can…
Can We Reach Brain Metastases of Lung Cancer with Anti-EGFR Targeted Therapy?
Information on the penetration of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors…
San Antonio: Results of Breast Cancer Treatment with Combination of Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and AI After 6 Years
The virtual conference dedicated to breast cancer, which took place December 8–11 in San Antonio,…
Targeted Treatment of HER2-Positive Breast Tumors – Updates from ESMO 2020 Congress
The recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress took place virtually. We bring you…
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