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A Brief History of Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment – From Antiquity to the Present
Deep vein thrombosis is among the common diseases that have accompanied humanity since its inception. Due to the low specificity of its clinical presentation (in contrast to, for example, varicose veins of the lower limbs), however, the disease long went undescribed in literature. The first descriptions of deep vein thrombosis did not appear until the Middle Ages – and from that moment, the gradual development of its treatment began. We offer you a brief but remarkable historical excursion in three stages.
Current Recommendations of the American Society of Hematology for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Disease and Duration of Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
At the end of 2019, new recommendations were published by the American Society of Hematology (ASH)…
More Patients Will Now Have Access to Incontinence Aids
Since December of last year, new rules have been in effect for the prescription of medical aids…
Assessment of Infection Risk in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Various DMDs
Although the increased risk of infections with some disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) is known, we…
Effects of Telmisartan on Vascular Endothelial Functions, Inflammation Parameters, and Insulin Resistance in Patients with CHD and DM
Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) often have dysfunctional…
Metabolic Effect of Telmisartan and Candesartan in Kidney Transplant Patients
Increasing cardiovascular risk from complex causes warrants a comprehensive intervention. A…
Favorable effect of linagliptin on renal endothelial functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Diabetic nephropathy is the cause of up to 50% of cases of end-stage chronic kidney disease. The main...
Monitoring Limits in Prescribing Incontinence Aids is Essential
The amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, which came into effect in December 2019, brought…
The Patient Will Feel Comfortable Only with a Properly Chosen Absorption Aid
While before the approval of the amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act, it was possible to…
Initiation of Sacubitril/Valsartan After Acute Decompensation of Chronic Heart Failure: The Sooner, the Better
The recently published analysis of data from the extended open-label follow-up of participants in…