Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství
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Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství · Feb 2004
Review[Procalcitonin as an indicator of infection in patients with liver cirrhosis].
Incidence of bacterial infections in hospitalised patients with liver disease is high. Due to a liver dysfunction immune reactivity is significantly impaired and bacterial infections are more frequent. Also incidence of nosocomial infections is higher in patients with liver disease compared to patients hospitalised for other conditions. ⋯ They usually include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, infection of the respiratory system, urinary infections, and bacteremia. A timely proof of a bacterial infection and an appropriate and effective antibiotic therapy lead to an improvement of the general state of a patient and to his/her better prognosis. Procalcitonin determination is appropriate for diagnosing infections and control of treatment.
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Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství · Jan 2004
Editorial Comment[Chronic myeloid leukemia and imatinib mesylate therapy].
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Vnitr̆ní lékar̆ství · Nov 2003
[Comprehensive care of drug addiction during a 5-year period at the methadone center in Prague].
Methadone maintenance program in General Faculty Hospital in Prague has been in operation for five years since August 1997. During this period a broad spectrum of complex care was supported to opioid drug addicts. Not only substitution of methadone or buprenorphine but also psychiatric, social and health care was guaranteed. The goal of this article is the information about our experience achieved during the five-year existence of the methadone maintenance program.