Když se řekne infekce

MUDr. Hana Roháčová, Ph.D.

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 130-131

New drugs in andrology

Ivan Trávníček

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 130-132 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.031  

Andrology as a specialized part of urology deals with male sexual disorders, infertility and some diseases of male genitalia. It is an interdisciplinar medical specialization based on endocrinological, surgical, pharmacological as well as physical approaches and methods of the treatment. In this era, some new medicaments broaden the field of pharmacological agents used in andrology. These include new phophodiesterase – 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction treatment, selective serotonine re-uptake inhibitor for the treatment of preamture ejaculation and collagenase Clostridium histolyticum approved for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease.

Overview of the effects and safety of the use of natural medicines during pregnancy and lactation - part 5

Lenka Tůmová, Lenka Holcová

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 138-142 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.033  

The subscription continues in previous paper „Danger of medicinal plants used in pregnancy and breast-feeding period“. Therapeutic use, side effects and categorization of safety drug use in pregnancy and in breast-feeding period are shown in the form of tables in individual drugs (alphabetic order-letter H-L). There are also mentioned the results of animal study models and human models.

Targeted therapy in treatment of blood cancer

Lenka Doležalová

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 133-137 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.032  

Hematologic malignancies represent a broad spectrum of tumor diseases affecting the bone marrow (leukemia) and lymph nodes (lymphomas). In the treatment a number of procedures are applied, which can also be combined. In low-risk patients at the beginning of treatment, only observation or supportive therapy are sufficient; in advanced and acute stages patients have to undergo allogeneic stem cell transplantation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or targeted therapy. Other treatment includes the application of growth factors, immunomodulatory therapy, transfusions, anti-infective or chelation therapy. Medical procedure and selection of drugs is...

Current view on skin photoprotection

Jiří Ettler, Karel Ettler

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 143-146  

Skin photoprotection is a complex of protective measures preventing unwanted and harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on skin. It consists of behavioral precautions, avoidance of midday sun, wearing of photoprotective clothing and aplication of sunscreens. Special attention is needed in protection of children and immunosupressed patients. Very controversial is vitamin D – its role in human body, optimal serum level and its partial dependance on exposition to ultraviolet radiation. Patients‘ education ensured by theirs dermatologists and by public health campaigns is crucial in effective primary prevention of skin cancer.

Treatment of small injuries

Markéta Koutná

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 147-149 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.035  

The small injuries are among the wounds that occur during common work at home, at work, during sports or recreational activities. Some do not need usually expert medical treatment. Current therapeutic dressings offer a special range of materials, which will reduce complications and can accelerate healing. The choice of individual therapeutic dressings can adapt to the requirements based on the type of wound and the conditions in which they are injured. The nets with antiseptic materials are the basic agents in the treatment of acute wounds.

Multidisciplinary team approach of paediatrician, neurologist and a clinical pharmacist in management of a paediatric

Petra Thomson, Pavel Rozsíval

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 150-153 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.036  

patient with pharmacoresistant epilepsy Young patient suffering from pharmacoresistant epilepsy poses a complicated case due to medication interactions, correct dose calculation, suitable drug formulation and need for off-label therapy or extemporaneous preparation, as shown in the presented patient case.

Autodidaktický test 4/16

Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(4): 154-155