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Is there a link between Parvovirus B19 infection and autoimmune thyroid diseases?
Autoimmune thyroid diseases are among the most common autoimmune disorders, with a worldwide prevalence of around 10%. The study presented below, recently published in the International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, examined the connection between Parvovirus B19 infection (the cause of erythema infectiosum in children) and these diseases.
Safety of Dabigatran in Secondary Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or warfarin (VKA – vitamin K antagonist) is typically used for…
How to Dose Beta-Blockers After Myocardial Infarction?
In patients after myocardial infarction (MI), there is a frequent administration of too low doses…
How do patients perceive the change in appearance of chronically used medications and to what extent does it lead to non-adherence to therapy?
Doctors regularly encounter patients in their offices who complain about changes in the appearance…
Analysis of the Benefits and Risks of Superabsorbent Dressings in the Treatment of Moderate to Highly Exuding Leg Ulcers
A study on the benefits and risks of superabsorbent dressings compared to standard dressings in the…
Proposal of a New Treatment Sequence Algorithm for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
John McMurray and Milton Packer published a proposal for a new treatment sequence algorithm for…
Fresh from ASH 2021: Promising results of the combination of azacitidine with venetoclax and magrolimab in the treatment of AML
Dr. Naval Daver and his colleagues from the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston presented an oral…
How Diabetes Shortens Life or Mortality of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) has a significant impact on overall mortality across age categories.…
Less is Sometimes More – How Generic Substitution Can Affect Patient Adherence
It is undisputed that the use of generic drugs saves the healthcare system significant costs.…
Limits of Glycated Hemoglobin and the Importance of Other Glycated Proteins
Glycated hemoglobin is a gold standard in the diagnosis and management of diabetes treatment.…