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Effect of Itopride on Esophageal Motility and Lower Esophageal Sphincter Function
Itopride is a prokinetic used in the therapy of functional non-ulcerous upper dyspeptic difficulties. The mechanism of action involves inhibition of acetylcholinesterase and antagonism at dopamine D2 receptors. A clinical study by Belgian authors from the Catholic University of Leuven evaluated whether the effect of itopride is due to its influence on esophageal motility and lower esophageal sphincter function.
Can tofacitinib have a positive impact on the mental stress of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
In the population of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a higher incidence of…
Educational Quiz (For Downtime)
The following quiz has been prepared for you as an activity for relaxation and unwinding from today's...
Impact of Candesartan on Achieving Remission in Patients with Active IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis worldwide and in the Czech Republic. The…
Impact of Lifestyle on the Benefit of Pharmacotherapy for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
Antihypertensive and hypolipidemic therapy reduces the risk of cardiovascular (CV) diseases.…
Incontinence as a Consequence of Surgical Procedure on the Prostate
Despite the advent of new surgical methods, urinary incontinence after prostate procedures remains…
6 Years Follow-Up of Patients with Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Study
The primary analysis of results from the APHINITY clinical trial supported the combined anti-HER2…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis from the Perspective of an Outpatient Pulmonologist
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis represents a rare disease of lung tissue with an as-yet-unexplained…
Thinking About Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most prognostically severe and difficult-to-treat…
American Heart Association: Side Effects of Statins Overview and Context
The American Heart Association (AHA) report provides an updated summary of knowledge on the safety…