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How does Benzalkonium Chloride and Prostaglandins Affect Meibomian Gland Epithelial Cells?
Benzalkonium chloride is commonly used in eye drops intended for glaucoma treatment due to its preservative effect. However, in recent years, it has been shown to cause damage to both superficial and deeper eye tissues and also provoke other difficulties. The study presented below examined its effect on the epithelium of the Meibomian glands.
Effect of Prostaglandin Analogues With and Without Preservatives on Meibomian Glands in Glaucoma Patients
Prostaglandin analogues (PGA) have become a standard in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma.…
Post-COVID Depression: How Can a General Practitioner Help?
Psychiatrists confirm that mental health plays an increasingly important role in the context of the…
If Suicides Were COVID-19... or Why We Still Overlook a Significant Cause of Premature Deaths?
More than a year since the start of the pandemic, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has claimed 2.8…
Lorlatinib showed significant benefit in 1st line treatment of advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung carcinoma
In the international CROWN study, lorlatinib compared to crizotinib led to a 72% reduction in the…
Position of Parenteral Therapy in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Disease
Patients with severe COVID-19 disease are at risk of developing acute respiratory insufficiency…
Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in the Global Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and rate of depression, anxiety, and stress among…
Does idarucizumab reverse the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran regardless of renal function?
The drugs idarucizumab and dabigatran are excreted by the kidneys. The RE-VERSE AD study…
Profile of the effect of aclidinium bromide compared to glycopyrronium bromide
A study by Spanish authors examined the profiles of 2 long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonists…
Genuair®/Pressair® Inhaler in the Treatment of COPD – Minimum Errors During Inhalation and High Patient Satisfaction
The article by German authors summarizes the results achieved with the Genuair® inhaler (marketed…