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Do Beta-Blockers Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia in Patients with Diabetes and Atherosclerosis?
Given that a large portion of patients with diabetes have proven cardiovascular disease, several clinical studies or their subsequent analyses address the effects of beta-blockers in these patients. One such analysis was the post-hoc analysis of the TECOS study, which among other things, attempted to evaluate the connection between the use of beta-blockers in type 2 diabetics with proven atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and the incidence of hypoglycemic episodes.
Impact of Body Mass Index on Survival and Treatment Outcomes of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
A pooled analysis of 25 studies with patients in the first line of treatment for metastatic…
Testing RAS Gene Mutations in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
Correct identification of the RAS oncogene variant is crucial for deciding the treatment of…
Reimbursement vs. Indication: Are They Clashing in Alzheimer's Disease?
Data from clinical trials and recommended procedures do not always align with insurance…
Does Dosage Frequency Matter for Adherence to Anticholinergic Treatment in Patients with COPD?
A study by Spanish authors compared the adherence of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Potential, Benefits and Proper Use of Probiotics in the Treatment of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
Clinical studies and experiences from clinical practice have shown the benefits of administering…
L. reuteri DSM 17938 in Infant Nutrition and Its Impact on the Gut Microbiota of Infants Born by Cesarean Section
The work of the Swiss-Greek team published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and…
Characteristics of Chronic Wounds Related to Itching During Healing
Itching of wounds during healing is associated with larger wound size, more extensive tissue swelling,...
Omalizumab and Treatment of Severe Refractory Asthma in Pregnant Women
Omalizumab is commonly recommended for the treatment of severe refractory asthma. A special group…
Combined Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Frail Patients – Results from Real-World Clinical Practice
Treatment of older patients and those with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are not in good…