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Dual Inhibition of IL-17A/IL-17F Across the Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis
Many patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) still have a need to seek additional therapeutic options and new mechanisms of action for medicinal substances. Phase III studies BE MOBILE 1 and 2 therefore evaluated the effect of administering bimekizumab—a monoclonal antibody selectively inhibiting interleukins (IL) 17A and 17F—across the full spectrum of patients with axSpA.
Effectiveness and Safety of Initiating Treatment for Primary Immunodeficiency with Subcutaneously Administered Immunoglobulins – A Systematic Review of the Literature
The aim of the systematic review of the literature published last year was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of initiating treatment with subcutaneously administered immunoglobulins (SCIG) in…
10 Warning Signs of Primary and Secondary Immunodeficiencies
The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) proposed 10 warning signs of primary immunodeficiencies (PID). The study presented below examined whether they are applicable to secondary immunodeficiencies (SID)…
Picking from the Red Book of the CHS: What's New in This Year's Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment of AML?
In recent years, there have been significant advances in the diagnosis and therapy of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). High-quality laboratory diagnostics (molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and flow…
Educational Brochure for Patients with CLL
Thanks to the expansion of modern therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, many patients now have regimens based on venetoclax. Do you want to help them better understand the practical aspects and...
Bacterial Biofilm as a Complication of Respiratory Disease Treatment
One of the unique characteristics of certain microorganisms is their ability to form organized communities enveloped in extracellular polymeric matrix and firmly attached to a solid surface or…
Impact of erdostein on bacterial biofilm − and what it means for clinical practice?
One of the substances that could potentially influence the success of treatments for infections associated with biofilm formation in the future is erdostein. This medication is used in the treatment…
Low Molecular Weight Heparin in an ECMO Patient − Case Study
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has an irreplaceable role in intensive care medicine. In the context of preventing complications caused by blood clot formation, unfractionated heparin is…
Use of Enoxaparin in Patients After Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are utilized in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). Warfarin is typically employed for long-term anticoagulation, but there are no standardized…
Prophylaxis with Enoxaparin After Total Knee or Hip Replacement
Venous thromboembolic disease is a significant cause of complications in surgical patients during and after hospitalization. The authors of a recently published Portuguese observational study…
What Are the Impacts of Not Administering Extended VTE Prophylaxis in Oncology Patients After GIT Surgeries?
In a freshly published retrospective study, experts from the University of Arkansas investigated how well the professional recommendation that cancer patients undergo extended venous thromboembolism…
FEIBA in Real Clinical Practice – Fresh Data from the Observational Study FEIBA GO
FEIBA GO (Global Outcome) was a prospective observational study evaluating the long-term administration of FEIBA, its safety, efficacy, and quality of life for patients with hemophilia A or B and…
Untreated Bleeding in Hemophilia A – An Underestimated Problem? To What Extent?
How common is bleeding in hemophilia A that ultimately goes untreated? This was the focus of a recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Research and Practice in Thrombosis and…
Economic Costs and Concomitant FVIII Consumption in Hemophilia Patients Treated with Emicizumab in the 1st Year − A US Experience
The authors of a recent study, summarizing real-world experience from the US, focused on the concomitant consumption of FVIII (Factor VIII) concentrates during emicizumab prophylaxis and the…
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Laser and Negative Pressure Therapy as a Gentle and Effective Modality
The increasing incidence of pilonidal sinus contributes to the development of new treatment methods. Experiences from AGEL Hospital Přerov show that the methods SiLaC (sinus laser ablation of the…