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Comparison of Biologics in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
The authors of a meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials comparing dupilumab, omalizumab, and mepolizumab in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps attempted to identify the most advantageous of the available biologics for this indication based on the ratio of benefits to risks.
Current Challenges in Diagnosing Progressive Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases
A subset of patients with interstitial lung diseases exhibits a progressive fibrotic phenotype associated with a deterioration in quality of life and increased mortality. Early diagnosis and adequate…
Limosilactobacillus reuteri as a supplement for improving periodontal health when oral hygiene is compromised
The effect of probiotics on periodontal health was investigated in a German study conducted on a group of sailors during their service at sea. Among the most common causes of the overgrowth of…
Probiotics as a Helper in the Fight Against Pregnancy Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. In addition to quality oral hygiene, regular consumption of probiotic preparations containing certain strains of Limosilactobacillus reuteri can also…
Current Findings on Fixed Combination Aclidinium/Formoterol in COPD Therapy
The fixed inhalation combination of aclidinium/formoterol represents a combination of a long-acting anticholinergic (LAMA) and a long-acting β2-mimetic (LABA) used for maintenance treatment of…
Overview of the Efficacy of the Fixed Combination Aclidinium-Bromide/Formoterol-Fumarate in the Maintenance Treatment of COPD
Fixed combination inhalation medications have become the cornerstone of pharmacotherapy for moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). American authors have published an…
New Solution for Moderate Incontinence – Discreet Pull-Up Diaper Pants
The range of products for people with incontinence is constantly expanding – recent additions include pull-up diaper pants labeled Seni Active Basic and Seni Active Classic.
How to Maintain Hygiene for Incontinent Patients Without Using Water?
Urinary incontinence brings numerous health risks. Due to frequent continuous contact of aggressive urine with the skin, a significant number of patients develop skin complications such as eczema,…
Current Therapy Options for Interstitial Lung Diseases
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) represent a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by inflammatory or fibrotic changes in the lung parenchyma. Simply put, they can be divided into…
First mRNA Treatment for Glycogen Storage Disease Already in Testing Phase
Glycogen storage disease type Ia, also known as von Gierke disease, is a serious inherited disorder with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, caused by a deficiency of the enzyme…
CASE STUDIES: Treatment Options for Wounds in Cancer Patients
Wounds arising due to generalized cancerous diseases or their treatments require specific procedures to support healing. To illustrate, we select three brief case studies from our practice, accompanied...
Risk of Venous Thromboembolism and CV Events during Targeted Treatment of Nonspecific Bowel Inflammations
Authors of a freshly published study based on real-world data from the USA investigated whether there are differences in the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and major cardiovascular (CV) events…
Comparison of the Efficacy of Tofacitinib and Vedolizumab in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis After Anti-TNF Therapy Failure
Therapeutic options for ulcerative colitis resistant to anti-TNF-α antibody treatment are available, but there were no studies comparing the selective immunosuppressants tofacitinib and vedolizumab…
Bone density in hemophiliacs − known and less-known risk factors
Osteopenia or osteoporosis are known comorbidities of hemophilia and concern many of these patients. What all contributes to their development?
Turoctocog Alfa in Tertiary Prophylaxis of Hemophilia A or Is It Always About Bleeding? Case Studies
This case report from our own practice concerns our experience with the treatment of hemophilia A with turoctocog alfa. The intention is, among other things, to compare different outcomes in our two…