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How to Care for Dialysis Patients in the Times of COVID-19
26. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Kidney DiseaseMore than 2 million people worldwide undergo maintenance hemodialysis in outpatient centers. Effective prevention of the spread of infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus within the care provided by hemodialysis centers is essential for the smooth provision of dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease. The following work from experts in Boston is based on their experiences as well as recommendations from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How do Hemodialysis Patients Perceive the Coronavirus Pandemic? Survey Results
Hemodialysis patients are at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to repeated visits to medical facilities. Additionally, these are often older and comorbid patients living in nursing homes. This…26. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Kidney Disease
Increased Sympathetic Activity in Patients with Masked Uncontrolled Hypertension
Not all hypertensive patients who have normal blood pressure readings in the doctor's office actually have controlled hypertension. Recent studies suggest that so-called masked uncontrolled…25. 1. 2021 Source: Cardiovascular Continuum
Older patients with CLL and comorbidities: an option for treatment with immunotherapy without chemotherapy?
Is it time to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) without chemotherapy? The authors of a recently published article in the Expert Review of Hematology journal attempted to answer this question.19. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Recommend Erdostein for children when treating with amoxicillin – symptoms of cough improve in almost 50% of cases within 3 days
Acute respiratory infections are usually treated empirically in primary care as the causative agent is not known. Amoxicillin is among the most commonly chosen antibiotics. Erdostein is a suitable…19. 1. 2021 Source: Cough Therapy
Fixed Combination of Candesartan/Amlodipine in the Treatment of Arterial Hypertension
Arterial hypertension is a significant cardiovascular risk factor. A variety of antihypertensives are used in therapy, both in monotherapy and combination treatment. Often, it is necessary to treat…19. 1. 2021 Source: Sartans in the Treatment of Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety of Preservative-Free Latanoprost in the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma and Elevated Intraocular Pressure – Results of a Meta-Analysis
Many eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma still contain preservatives today. However, these can cause eye irritation, so non-preservative formulations should be preferred. The following…14. 1. 2021 Source: Treatment of Glaucoma
Can We Reach Brain Metastases of Lung Cancer with Anti-EGFR Targeted Therapy?
Information on the penetration of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (anti-EGFR TKIs) through the blood-brain barrier primarily comes from preclinical testing. In clinical…11. 1. 2021 Source: Lung Cancer
San Antonio: Results of Breast Cancer Treatment with Combination of Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and AI After 6 Years
The virtual conference dedicated to breast cancer, which took place December 8–11 in San Antonio, USA (San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; SABCS 2020), presented, among other things, the results of…11. 1. 2021 Source: Breast Carcinoma
Targeted Treatment of HER2-Positive Breast Tumors – Updates from ESMO 2020 Congress
The recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress took place virtually. We bring you a brief summary of the presentations related to the treatment of HER2-positive breast tumors.11. 1. 2021 Source: Breast Carcinoma
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