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Bacterial Biofilm as a Complication of Respiratory Disease Treatment
One of the unique characteristics of certain microorganisms is their ability to form organized communities enveloped in extracellular polymeric matrix and firmly attached to a solid surface or interphase or forming aggregates, collectively referred to as biofilm. Clinically, the major issue is the formation of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic organisms' biofilm on tissues (such as respiratory tracts) or the surfaces of various medical devices (including catheters and implants), as it represents a dangerous complication leading to the…
Impact of erdostein on bacterial biofilm − and what it means for clinical practice?
One of the substances that could potentially influence the success of treatments for infections…
Low Molecular Weight Heparin in an ECMO Patient − Case Study
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has an irreplaceable role in intensive care medicine. In…
Use of Enoxaparin in Patients After Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Device
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are utilized in patients with end-stage heart failure (HF).…
Prophylaxis with Enoxaparin After Total Knee or Hip Replacement
Venous thromboembolic disease is a significant cause of complications in surgical patients during…
What Are the Impacts of Not Administering Extended VTE Prophylaxis in Oncology Patients After GIT Surgeries?
In a freshly published retrospective study, experts from the University of Arkansas investigated…
FEIBA in Real Clinical Practice – Fresh Data from the Observational Study FEIBA GO
FEIBA GO (Global Outcome) was a prospective observational study evaluating the long-term…
Untreated Bleeding in Hemophilia A – An Underestimated Problem? To What Extent?
How common is bleeding in hemophilia A that ultimately goes untreated? This was the focus of a…
Economic Costs and Concomitant FVIII Consumption in Hemophilia Patients Treated with Emicizumab in the 1st Year − A US Experience
The authors of a recent study, summarizing real-world experience from the US, focused on the…
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus: Laser and Negative Pressure Therapy as a Gentle and Effective Modality
The increasing incidence of pilonidal sinus contributes to the development of new treatment…