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Efficacy and Safety of Gene Therapy Using Adeno-Associated Virus Vector in Patients with Choroideremia
27. 3. 2020 Source: GlaucomaChoroideremia (CHM) is a rare genetically conditioned retinal disease caused by mutations in the CHM gene, leading to a lack of production of the protein REP1 (ras-associated binding escort protein 1). Currently, there is no approved treatment for CHM. The aim of the study (Tübingen Choroideremia Gene Therapy) published last year in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of subretinally applied gene therapy using an adeno-associated virus vector (AAV2), designed to deliver a functional copy of the CHM gene to…
Results of ATTUNE Total Knee Replacement Implantation – Data from the National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
The ATTUNE knee replacement system was fully introduced into clinical practice in 2013. Since then, tens of thousands of implants have been administered to patients worldwide. The mid-term results…26. 3. 2020 Source: Large Joints
Young man with nephrotic syndrome and portal vein thrombus successfully treated with edoxaban − case report
Venous thrombosis is one of the main complications of nephrotic syndrome (NS), though it is most often located in the renal vein. The following case report describes an adult patient with relapsing…26. 3. 2020 Source: Atrial Fibrillation
Options of Anticoagulant Therapy During Pregnancy: Focus on Fondaparinux
The use of most medicinal products is limited during pregnancy either by known teratogenic effects or by lack of safety data for the mother and fetus. A systematic review by authors from the…24. 3. 2020 Source: Management of Thrombosis in Women
Alternative to benzodiazepines or clomethiazole in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially life-threatening condition. A meta-analysis published in the journal Pharmacopsychiatry in September 2019 examines the effect of the combination of…20. 3. 2020 Source: Geriatric Patient
Importance of pH in Care for Stoma Patients
Maintaining good quality peristomal skin and preventing complications related to the stoma site are integral parts of comprehensive care for patients with stomas. The pH of the skin also plays an…19. 3. 2020 Source: Ostomy
Combination of SGLT2 inhibitors with metformin in terms of mechanism of action
In the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), metformin is recommended as the first-line drug alongside lifestyle modification. However, with disease progression, monotherapy is often insufficient. SGLT2...18. 3. 2020 Source: Diabetes
Immunotolerance is still the goal of management of hemophilia A with inhibitor in the era of non-factor therapy
New molecules in hemophilia therapy have raised many questions, including regarding the significance and need for immune tolerance induction (ITI). Interesting conclusions from the FIT (Future of…18. 3. 2020 Source: Hemophilia
Basic Information on the Spread and Course of COVID-19 Infection in China: What We Know So Far?
Currently, we are experiencing a worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with the first cases identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. As of March 18, 2020,…17. 3. 2020 Source: Anti-Infectives
Rapid Diagnosis of Depression in Primary Care Settings
Depression is one of the most commonly occurring psychiatric disorders encountered in general practitioners' offices. The general public also very often uses the term “depression” to mean “bad mood.”…17. 3. 2020 Source: Depression and Anxiety
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