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Pitfalls of Levothyroxine Replacement Therapy
Hypothyroidism (reduced function of the thyroid gland) affects approximately 1-2% of the population. Its prevalence increases with age and it is more common in women. Synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism. It is a widely prescribed medication available in tablets of various strengths.
Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Fatigue is the most common symptom of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Its occurrence…
Risk of Thromboembolism in ITP
Among other possible comorbidities in patients with ITP, thromboembolism represents one of the…
How to Prevent and Treat Thromboembolic Disease in Cancer Patients
Malignancy is one of the risk factors for the development of thromboembolic disease (TED). Venous…
Height as an Independent Risk Factor for Varicose Veins
Authors of a study published in the journal Circulation analyzing data from nearly half a million…
Diabetic Retinopathy: A Blind Diabetic as Proof of Serious Neglect of Prevention
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in working-age patients in developed…
Improvement of Physical Functions in Patients with COPD in Routine Clinical Practice Using the Fixed Combination of Tiotropium/Olodaterol
The increase in exercise capacity using the fixed combination of tiotropium and olodaterol in the…
Mechanism of Action of Venopharmaceuticals and Their Use in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Venopharmaceuticals are the cornerstone of conservative treatment for chronic venous insufficiency…
Seventy-day Shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in an Immunocompromised Patient with CLL – A Case Study
A team of American and British experts published the case of a 71-year-old woman with chronic…
Do ACE Inhibitors Have a Protective Effect in People with COVID-19?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has not lasted even a year, a number of studies have already been…