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COVID-19: Specifics of Care for Individuals with Congenital Bleeding Disorders

8. 2. 2021 Source: Hemophilia

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted nearly all medical fields. Alongside direct care focused on seriously ill patients, the pandemic also affects the care of chronic patients, including those with hemophilia. However, there is currently not much specific data available regarding experiences with COVID-19 in patients with hemophilia. The specifics of congenital bleeding disorders, especially in relation to the severe course of COVID-19, are discussed by Italian authors in their article published in the journal Seminars in…

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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis –⁠ A Common Accompanying Infection in Patients with Severe or Critical Course of COVID-19

Findings based on a literature review conducted and published in September 2020 show the occurrence of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in 19.6–33.3% of patients with a severe or critical…

8. 2. 2021 Source: Anti-Infectives

Trifluridine/Tipiracil in the 3rd Line Treatment of mCRC −⁠ Case Study

The following case study describes the treatment of a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and the benefits of trifluridine/tipiracil within the therapeutic algorithm.

3. 2. 2021 Source: Treatment of Gastrointestinal Carcinomas

Atectura® and Enerzair®: new fixed dual and triple combination in the treatment of bronchial asthma

In mid-2020, the European Commission approved two new fixed combinations of drugs by Novartis for patients with uncontrolled asthma –⁠ the dual combination Atectura® (LABA+ICS) and the triple…

28. 1. 2021 Source: Asthma under control

Recent Advances in Physiotherapy for Hemophiliacs

Physiotherapy specifically focuses on movement and the movement potential of the individual, with the purpose of restoring or maintaining maximum mobility and functional abilities throughout life.…

28. 1. 2021 Source: Hemophilia with Movement

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Turoctocog Alfa Pegol with Extended Half-Life in the Treatment of Severe Hemophilia A

GlycoPEGylated recombinant factor VIII (rFVIII) with an extended half-life, turoctocog alfa pegol, has demonstrated prophylactic efficacy in patients with severe hemophilia A aged over 12. This…

28. 1. 2021 Source: Hemophilia with Movement

Candesartan Could Ameliorate the Cytokine Storm in COVID-19 Infection

Scientists from Bethesda, USA, experimentally found the upregulation of the same genes during COVID-19 infection as with the action of glutamate (simulating aging and Alzheimer's disease) and the…

27. 1. 2021 Source: Sartans in the Treatment of Hypertension

Is the efficacy of bisoprolol in secondary prevention of acute myocardial infarction in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention comparable to carvedilol?

Beta-blockers (BB) are recommended for all patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as part of secondary prevention of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The study presented below…

26. 1. 2021 Source: Cardiovascular Continuum

How to Care for Dialysis Patients in the Times of COVID-19

More than 2 million people worldwide undergo maintenance hemodialysis in outpatient centers. Effective prevention of the spread of infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus within the care…

26. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Kidney Disease

How do Hemodialysis Patients Perceive the Coronavirus Pandemic? Survey Results

Hemodialysis patients are at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to repeated visits to medical facilities. Additionally, these are often older and comorbid patients living in nursing homes. This…

26. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Kidney Disease

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Increased Sympathetic Activity in Patients with Masked Uncontrolled Hypertension

Not all hypertensive patients who have normal blood pressure readings in the doctor's office actually have controlled hypertension. Recent studies suggest that so-called masked uncontrolled…

25. 1. 2021 Source: Cardiovascular Continuum

Older patients with CLL and comorbidities: an option for treatment with immunotherapy without chemotherapy?

Is it time to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) without chemotherapy? The authors of a recently published article in the Expert Review of Hematology journal attempted to answer this question.

19. 1. 2021 Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Recommend Erdostein for children when treating with amoxicillin –⁠ symptoms of cough improve in almost 50% of cases within 3 days

Acute respiratory infections are usually treated empirically in primary care as the causative agent is not known. Amoxicillin is among the most commonly chosen antibiotics. Erdostein is a suitable…

19. 1. 2021 Source: Cough Therapy

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Fixed Combination of Candesartan/Amlodipine in the Treatment of Arterial Hypertension

Arterial hypertension is a significant cardiovascular risk factor. A variety of antihypertensives are used in therapy, both in monotherapy and combination treatment. Often, it is necessary to treat…

19. 1. 2021 Source: Sartans in the Treatment of Hypertension

Efficacy and Safety of Preservative-Free Latanoprost in the Treatment of Open-Angle Glaucoma and Elevated Intraocular Pressure –⁠ Results of a Meta-Analysis

Many eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma still contain preservatives today. However, these can cause eye irritation, so non-preservative formulations should be preferred. The following…

14. 1. 2021 Source: Treatment of Glaucoma

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