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Residual Pulmonary Hypertension After Endarterectomy: How Common Is It?

23. 11. 2020 Source: Pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH, PAH)

Pulmonary endarterectomy is the only potentially curative option in the treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). What are its outcomes and in what percentage of cases does it lead to complete cure? A meta-analysis, significantly contributed to by Czech experts, was dedicated to the improvement of signs and symptoms of CTEPH after performing endarterectomy.

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Medium to Long-term Results of PFC Sigma Total Knee Arthroplasty

The PFC Sigma knee implant was introduced in 1997. It is the most commonly used system for total knee arthroplasty in England and Wales, accounting for 34.9% of primary implantations in 2006. Studies…

23. 11. 2020 Source: Large Joints

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Venous Insufficiency of the Lower Extremities –⁠ A Diverse Range of Risks, Manifestations, and Complications

Although initially often asymptomatic, chronic venous insufficiency includes a variety of symptoms. Some of its manifestations can be irreversible, increasing the socio-economic burden that this…

20. 11. 2020 Source: Venous Insufficiency

Geriatrics and Nutrition in Old Age -⁠ Invitation

We invite you to watch a webinar dedicated to the topic of nutrition in old age. The impetus for its creation was the fact that from September 1, 2020, physicians specializing in geriatrics are allowed...

19. 11. 2020 Source: Enteral Nutrition

Effect of Zolpidem on the Quality of Overnight Sleep in Terms of Episodic Memory Formation

Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. Previous studies have shown that this gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA-A) agonist stimulates the…

19. 11. 2020 Source: Geriatric Patient

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: What Can a General Practitioner Do?

When a previously healthy patient becomes breathless, it's never good news. Among the particularly serious issues that breathlessness can signal is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, its…

19. 11. 2020 Source: Pulmonary Fibrosis

Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Their Reversal Agents –⁠ Current Options

In the last 10 years, the options for anticoagulant therapy have expanded with the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). It appears that DOACs may soon replace warfarin in the first…

19. 11. 2020 Source: Anticoagulant Treatment

Two Is Not Enough: Efficacy of Alemtuzumab in Subsequent Cycles

The goal of the recent pooled analysis of the CARE-MS and TOPAZ study results published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of alemtuzumab in patients with…

18. 11. 2020 Source: Multiple Sclerosis

Different doses of LMWH in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 –⁠ interim experience

Many experts recommend administering heparin to patients with COVID-19 as part of anticoagulant prophylaxis, especially in severe forms of this infection. However, data on dosage, administration…

18. 11. 2020 Source: Thromboprophylaxis

Depakine Chrono versus Other Valproates in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is among the most severe psychiatric illnesses, and if not treated properly, it can negatively affect the patient's quality of life. Does switching therapy from other valproates to…

18. 11. 2020 Source: Bipolar Disorder

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