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Effects of Metformin on the Cardiovascular System of Patients with Diabetes, but Also Without It
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is considered an independent risk factor for the development of ischemic heart disease (IHD). The prevalence of IHD is continuously increasing, making early detection of risk factors and their elimination crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality of all at-risk patients. Metformin is still recommended as the first-line drug for patients with type 2 DM by experts. In addition to its effects leading to a reduction in blood glucose levels, it also has a cardioprotective effect. Recently, studies focusing on primary and…
Recommendations for Lipid Administration in Patients on Home Parenteral Therapy
Home parenteral therapy is an important part of treatment for patients with chronic intestinal…
No deficiency of essential fatty acids in home parenteral nutrition
A Dutch-British study, the results of which were published in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral…
Does Administration of Saline Make a Crucial Difference Compared to Balanced Crystalloids in Critically Ill Patients?
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine provided data on mortality and…
Nutritional Therapy for Critically Ill Patients in the ICU – Current Recommendations
Critically ill patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) require nutritional support…
Efficacy and Safety of Enoxaparin as Bridging Anticoagulant Therapy After Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
The implantation of a ventricular assist device has become an increasingly common method in the…
Administration of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin After Hemorrhagic Stroke: What Is the Appropriate Timing?
Hemorrhagic stroke (HS) is a condition that raises doubts and concerns about anticoagulation. Is…
Asthma and Prognosis of Patients with COVID-19
The impact of asthma, its severity, and treatment on the prognosis of patients infected with the…
Patient with Moderate Hemophilia A and Development of FVIII Inhibitor in Old Age and Atrial Fibrillation − Interactive Case Study
MUDr. Petr Smejkal, Ph.D., from the Department of Clinical Hematology, FN Brno, has prepared a case...
How Gut Microbiota Affects Thyroid Function
The composition of gut microbiota has a significant impact on the human body. Studies conducted so…