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European Survey on Prophylactic Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Suggests Gaps in Practice and Ways to Improve
Using recommended guidelines for antiemetic prophylaxis can prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Nurses play a significant role in administering prophylactic treatment for CINV. Therefore, a survey was conducted in 16 European countries among middle medical personnel to evaluate the use of recommended antiemetic prophylaxis in oncology practice and the obstacles to its administration.
New drugs in CLL may also carry specific risks of adverse effects. How to minimize and manage them?
The possibilities for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have greatly expanded in…
Safety and Efficacy of Different Antithrombotic Regimens in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or after percutaneous…
Treatment of HFrEF with Sacubitril/Valsartan Does Not Have to Be the ‘Last Resort’
The TRANSITION study has provided evidence on the safety and efficacy of administering…
Could candesartan counteract adverse intestinal changes induced by hypertension?
An experimental study published last year was the first to show that administration of candesartan…
Pharmacokinetics and Safety Profile of Bilastine in Patients Aged 6–11 Years – Findings from Post-hoc Analysis of Studies
The second-generation antihistamine bilastine is approved in Europe for the treatment of allergic…
A Brief History of Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment – From Antiquity to the Present
Deep vein thrombosis is among the common diseases that have accompanied humanity since its…
Current Recommendations of the American Society of Hematology for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Disease and Duration of Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
At the end of 2019, new recommendations were published by the American Society of Hematology (ASH)…
More Patients Will Now Have Access to Incontinence Aids
Since December of last year, new rules have been in effect for the prescription of medical aids…
Assessment of Infection Risk in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Various DMDs
Although the increased risk of infections with some disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) is known, we…