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Can Empagliflozin Also Act Against Gout?
Gliflozins, or sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), are not only effective antidiabetic agents but also exhibit cardio- and renoprotective effects. It now appears that in type 2 diabetics, they may lower serum uric acid levels and help prevent the development of gout. This was suggested by a post hoc analysis of data from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study in the case of empagliflozin.
How does the level of uric acid affect the incidence of cardiorenal events in patients with T2DM and CVD?
One of the post hoc analyses of the well-known EMPA-REG OUTCOME study provided data on the…
Treatment of Schizophrenia in a Patient at Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome – Interactive Case Study
A 34-year-old man has been under psychiatric care for 3 years due to a psychotic disorder. Three years...
Currently on the Issue of Interchangeability of Preparations with Levothyroxine in Practice
Levothyroxine (LT4) in oral form is the standard therapy for patients with hypothyroidism. Given the...
INFOGRAPHIC: Determining the Target Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Therapy
The goal of glaucoma treatment is to preserve the visual field and the quality of life of patients.…
Effectiveness of Bisoprolol in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmias – A Systematic Review of Studies
Last year, a Franco-Romanian team published a study that conducted a systematic review of existing…
Which biomarkers can be used for risk stratification in ATTR cardiac amyloidosis?
Effective treatment for patients with transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis requires timely diagnosis…
Results of a 10-year follow-up on the safety and efficacy of etanercept treatment in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is defined as persistent arthritis of unknown etiology lasting…
Tofacitinib Through the Eyes of Patients: Rapid Response After Treatment Initiation
How does tofacitinib fare in the treatment of ulcerative colitis in real clinical practice from the…
Mental Health as an Overlooked Topic in Patients with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory, non-infectious disease primarily affecting the skin, and sometimes…