BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines for Radical Cystectomy (RC) were published over ten years ago. Aim of this systematic review is to update ERAS recommendations for patients undergoing RC and to give an expert opinion on the relevance of each single ERAS item. METHODS: A systematic review was performed to identify the impact of each single ERAS item on RC outcomes. Embase and Medline (through Pubmed) were searched systematically. Relevant articles were selected and graded. For each ERAS item, a level of evidence was determined. An e-Delphi consensus was then performed amongst an international panel with renowned experience in RC to provide recommendations based on expert opinion. KEY FINDINGS AND LIMITATIONS: Preoperative medical optimization and avoiding bowel preparation are highly recommended. Robotic-assisted RC with intracorporeal urinary diversion is moderately recommended and can help in applying other ERAS items, such as early mobilization. Medical thromboprophylaxis should be administered and nasogastric tube should be removed at the end of surgery. Perioperative fluid restriction as well as opioid-sparing anesthesia protocols should be implemented. Generally, consensus was reached on most ERAS items, with the exception of epidural anesthesia (no consensus), resection site drainage (consensus against), and type of urinary drainage. Limitations include the lack of a multidisciplinary approach to the present consensus, giving however a highly specialized surgical opinion on ERAS. CONCLUSIONS: and clinical implications: The current study updates ERAS recommendations for patients undergoing RC and suggests application of ERAS by a panel of experts in the field.

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• Early Ambulation MeSH
• Surgeons MeSH
• Cystectomy * methods   MeSH
• Urinary Diversion methods   MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms surgery   MeSH
• Robotic Surgical Procedures MeSH
• Practice Guidelines as Topic MeSH
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Review MeSH
• Systematic Review MeSH

BACKGROUND: Various explicit screening tools, developed mostly in central Europe and the USA, assist clinicians in optimizing medication use for older adults. The Turkish Inappropriate Medication use in oldEr adults (TIME) criteria set, primarily based on the STOPP/START criteria set, is a current explicit tool originally developed for Eastern Europe and subsequently validated for broader use in Central European settings. Reviewed every three months to align with the latest scientific literature, it is one of the most up-to-date tools available. The tool is accessible via a free mobile app and website platforms, ensuring convenience for clinicians and timely integration of updates as needed. Healthcare providers often prefer to use their native language in medical practice, highlighting the need for prescribing tools to be translated and adapted into multiple languages to promote optimal medication practices. OBJECTIVE: To describe the protocol for cross-cultural and language validation of the TIME criteria in various commonly used languages and to outline its protocol for clinical validation across different healthcare settings. METHODS: The TIME International Study Group comprised 24 geriatric pharmacotherapy experts from 12 countries. In selecting the framework for the study, we reviewed the steps and outcomes from previous research on cross-cultural adaptations and clinical validations of explicit tools. Assessment tools were selected based on both their validity in accurately addressing the relevant issues and their feasibility for practical implementation. The drafted methodology paper was circulated among the study group members for feedback and revisions leading to a final consensus. RESULTS: The research methodology consists of two phases. Cross-cultural adaptation/language validation phase follows the 8-step approach recommended by World Health Organization. This phase allows regions or countries to make modifications to existing criteria or introduce new adjustments based on local prescribing practices and available medications, as long as these adjustments are supported by current scientific evidence. The second phase involves the clinical validation, where participants will be randomized into two groups. The control group will receive standard care, while the intervention group will have their treatment evaluated by clinicians who will review the TIME criteria and consider its recommendations. A variety of patient outcomes (i.e., number of hospital admissions, quality of life, number of regular medications [including over the counter medications], geriatric syndromes and mortality) in different healthcare settings will be investigated. CONCLUSION: The outputs of this methodological report are expected to promote broader adoption of the TIME criteria. Studies building on this work are anticipated to enhance the identification and management of inappropriate medication use and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

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• Humans MeSH
• Inappropriate Prescribing statistics & numerical data   prevention & control   MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Potentially Inappropriate Medication List * MeSH
• Cross-Cultural Comparison MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

One of the most common statistical analyses in experimental psychology concerns the comparison of two means using the frequentist t test. However, frequentist t tests do not quantify evidence and require various assumption tests. Recently, popularized Bayesian t tests do quantify evidence, but these were developed for scenarios where the two populations are assumed to have the same variance. As an alternative to both methods, we outline a comprehensive t test framework based on Bayesian model averaging. This new t test framework simultaneously takes into account models that assume equal and unequal variances, and models that use t-likelihoods to improve robustness to outliers. The resulting inference is based on a weighted average across the entire model ensemble, with higher weights assigned to models that predicted the observed data well. This new t test framework provides an integrated approach to assumption checks and inference by applying a series of pertinent models to the data simultaneously rather than sequentially. The integrated Bayesian model-averaged t tests achieve robustness without having to commit to a single model following a series of assumption checks. To facilitate practical applications, we provide user-friendly implementations in JASP and via the RoBTT package in R . A tutorial video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcuzGTIcorQ.

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• Bayes Theorem MeSH
• Psychology, Experimental * methods   MeSH
• Data Interpretation, Statistical MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Models, Statistical * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Review MeSH

OBJECTIVES: Serum levels of uric acid (S-UA) are influenced by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors; detailed studies of hyperuricemia in children are rare. This retrospective study aimed to analyze the causes, risk factors, and therapeutic approaches associated with the development of hyperuricemia in childhood. METHODS: In a single-center study, serum uric acid levels were analyzed in 33,900 samples from 13,890 children and adolescents<19 years (6760 girls and 7130 boys) obtained between 2013 and 2023. Hyperuricemia was defined as S-UA>370μmol/L (6.22mg/dL) in girls and>420μmol/L (7.06mg/dL) in boys; mild hyperuricemia was defined as 370-420μmol/L in boys<13 years. RESULTS: In the analyzed group, hyperuricemia was found in 1753 patients (12.6%), including 586 girls and 864 boys; mild hyperuricemia was found in 303 boys<13 years. The most common associated conditions were obesity with body mass index>95th percentile (27.8% of girls, 26.3% of boys) and chronic kidney disease (18.6% of boys, 11.4% of girls). Hyperuricemia was also relatively common in children with connective tissue disorders (10.6%) or different inherited metabolic disorders (10.7%). Transitory hyperuricemia was found in 19.1% of girls and 10.1% of boys with acute gastroenteritis. Urate-lowering therapy was used in 73 children and adolescents with severe hyperuricemia (S-UA 556±107μmol/L, fraction excretion of UA 3.27±1.98%). Eight treated children had chronic kidney disease, nine were extremely obese, one had combined antiepileptic therapy, and 55 had inherited metabolic diseases, including 26 children with disorders of purine metabolism. The initial daily dose of allopurinol (50-100mg) normalized the S-UA (350±80μmol/L) in a majority of children, except for extremely obese adolescents (weight 98-149kg) where the dose had to be increased to 200-300mg. CONCLUSIONS: Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is a relatively common biochemical finding in pediatric clinical practice. The etiology of hyperuricemia should be carefully analyzed, and the value of individualized hyperuricemia management and the eventual benefits of urate-lowering therapy in children must be carefully considered.

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• Child MeSH
• Hyperuricemia * blood   epidemiology   diagnosis   MeSH
• Infant MeSH
• Uric Acid * blood   MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Retrospective Studies MeSH
• Risk Factors MeSH
• Severity of Illness Index MeSH
• Check Tag
• Child MeSH
• Infant MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Child, Preschool MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

INTRODUCTION: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common genetic disorder that frequently leads to end-stage renal disease. In this study, we examine the indications, procedures, and outcomes of native nephrectomy (NN) in ADPKD patients at our transplant center. Drawing on 25 years of clinical practice, we aim to provide insights into the surgical management of ADPKD, focusing on the specific factors influencing NN. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted involving ADPKD patients who underwent KT and NN between 1999 and 2023. Collected data encompassed demographics and surgery parameters, such as duration, hospital stay length, blood loss, and complications. Patients were classified based on the urgency (acute/planned) of the NN and its type (unilateral/bilateral), followed by an analysis of the outcomes per group. RESULTS: Out of 152 patients post-KT for ADPKD, 89 (58.6%) underwent NN. The procedures were predominantly unilateral (71; 64%), with bilateral NN accounting for 40 (36%) cases. NN timing relative to KT was 31 (27.9%) pretransplant, 9 (8.1%) concomitant, 51 (45.9%) posttransplant, and 10 (9%) patients undergoing the sandwich technique. Acute NN were performed in 42 cases, while 69 were planned. Acute NNs were associated with longer surgeries, greater blood loss, and a higher incidence of perioperative complications compared to planned NNs. Specifically, unilateral acute NN had a 23.8% complication rate compared to 2.9% in planned cases; bilateral acute NN showed a 28.6% complication rate versus 4.3% in planned cases. CONCLUSION: This investigation accentuates the significance of planning and selection in NN for ADPKD, factoring in the heightened risk of complications. Acute NN are linked to worse outcomes, including higher rates of complications. The data emphasize the necessity of tailored surgical approaches based on individual patient circumstances.

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• Time Factors MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Nephrectomy * methods   MeSH
• Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant * surgery   MeSH
• Postoperative Complications epidemiology   etiology   MeSH
• Retrospective Studies MeSH
• Kidney Transplantation * MeSH
• Treatment Outcome MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: While prostate cancer (PCa) incidence and mortality rates continue to rise, early detection of PCa remains highly controversial, and the research landscape is rapidly evolving. Existing systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) provide valuable insights, but often focus on single aspects of early detection, hindering a comprehensive understanding of the topic. We aim to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive SR of contemporary SRs covering different aspects of early detection of PCa in the European Union (EU) and the UK. METHODS: On June 1, 2023, we searched four databases (Medline ALL via Ovid, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) and Google Scholar. To avoid repetition of previous studies, only SRs (qualitative, quantitative, and/or MAs) were considered eligible. In the data, common themes were identified to present the evidence systematically. KEY FINDINGS AND LIMITATIONS: We identified 1358 citations, resulting in 26 SRs eligible for inclusion. Six themes were identified: (1) invitation: men at general risk should be invited at >50 yr of age, and testing should be discontinued at >70 yr or with <10 yr of life expectancy; (2) decision-making: most health authorities discourage population-based screening and instead recommend a shared decision-making (SDM) approach, but implementation of SDM in clinical practice varies widely; decision aids help men make more informed and value-consistent screening decisions and decrease men's intention to attempt screening, but these do not affect screening uptake; (3) acceptance: facilitators for men considering screening include social prompting by partners and clinician recommendations, while barriers include a lack of knowledge, low-risk perception, and masculinity attributes; (4) screening test and algorithm: prostate-specific antigen-based screening reduces PCa-specific mortality and metastatic disease in men aged 55-69 yr at randomisation if screened at least twice; (5) harms and benefits: these benefits come at the cost of unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis, and subsequent overtreatment; and (6) future of screening: risk-adapted screening including (prebiopsy) risk calculators, magnetic resonance imaging, and blood- and urine-based biomarkers could reduce these harms. To enable a comprehensive overview, we focused on SRs. These do not include the most recent prospective studies, which were therefore incorporated in the discussion. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: By identifying consistent and conflicting evidence, this review highlights the evidence-based foundations that can be built upon, as well as areas requiring further research and improvement to reduce the burden of PCa in the EU and UK. PATIENT SUMMARY: This review of 26 reviews covers various aspects of prostate cancer screening such as invitation, decision-making, screening tests, harms, and benefits. This review provides insights into existing evidence, highlighting the areas of consensus and discrepancies, to guide future research and improve prostate cancer screening strategies in Europe.

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• Early Detection of Cancer * MeSH
• European Union * MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Prostatic Neoplasms * diagnosis   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Review MeSH
• Geographicals
• United Kingdom MeSH

Farmakogenetické (PGx) vyšetření představuje slibný nástroj pro optimalizaci psychiatrické farmakoterapie. Svým potenciálem může přispět ke zvýšení její účinnosti a snížení rizika vzniku nežádoucích účinků. Ekonomická limitace v podobě vyšší ceny vyšetření vyžaduje cílenější výběr pacientů, tento přístup však v praxi zatím chybí. Za tím účelem byl klinickými farmaceutkami v Psychiatrické nemocnici Bohnice vyvinut skórovací systém CYPRI (CYP pharmacogenetic risk score) identifikující pacienty, kteří by mohli mít z PGx vyšetření největší prospěch. Cílem pilotní studie bylo pak zhodnotit účinnost a efektivitu skórovacího systému CYPRI při výběru pacientů pro PGx vyšetření v kontextu následně uskutečněných a klinicky významných změn v jejich medikaci. Do pilotní studie, která probíhala mezi lednem 2024 a březnem 2025, bylo zařazeno 23 pacientů (průměrný věk 38 let, 74 % mužů). Vzorek zahrnoval hospitalizované pacienty s širokým spektrem psychiatrických diagnóz, včetně schizofrenie, bipolární a schizoafektivní poruchy, deprese i úzkostných poruch. Pacienti, u kterých bylo PGx indikováno lékařem a/nebo klinickým farmaceutem a kteří v CYPRI skórovali alespoň jedním bodem, podstoupili po souhlasu PGx vyšetření. Následně u nich byla provedena analýza dopadu výsledku tohoto vyšetření na úpravy v medikaci. Byla zjištěna statisticky významná korelace (t = 2,733; p = 0,0063) mezi hodnotami CYPRI skóre a následnými klinicky významnými změnami v medikaci. Pacienti s vysokým CYPRI skóre (> 3) také vyžadovali statisticky významně více úprav medikace a monitorace než pacienti s nízkým skóre (≤ 3) (p < 0,05). Tyto výsledky potvrzují, že CYPRI skóre by mohlo v budoucnu sloužit jako strukturovaný a nákladově efektivní nástroj pro výběr vhodných kandidátů na PGx vyšetření, zejména v oboru psychiatrie. Širší použití CYPRI skóre v praxi prozatím limituje, i přes slibné výsledky z pilotní studie, relativně malá velikost vzorku. Pro potvrzení těchto výstupů je zapotřebí další výzkum na větších kohortách.

Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing is a promising tool for optimizing psychiatric pharmacotherapy by improving its effectiveness and reducing the risk of adverse effects. However, its higher cost necessitates a more selective approach to patient screening, which is currently lacking in clinical practice. To address this gap, clinical pharmacists at Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital developed a CYPRI (CYP Pharmacogenetic Risk Score) scoring system to identify patients who would benefit the most from PGx testing. This pilot study aimed to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the CYPRI scoring system in selecting patients for PGx testing, focusing on clinically significant medication adjustments that followed. Our study was conducted from January 2024 to March 2025 and included 23 hospitalized patients (mean age: 38 years; 74% male) with a range of psychiatric diagnoses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. Pharmacogenetic testing was offered to patients following an initial indication by a psychiatrist and/or clinical pharmacist, provided they scored at least one point on the CYPRI scale. Upon providing an informed consent, they underwent the PGx testing. The resulting impact on medication adjustments was analyzed. A statistically significant correlation was found between the CYPRI scores and clinically significant medication changes (t = 2.733; p = 0.0063). Additionally, patients with high CYPRI scores (> 3) required significantly more medication adjustments and monitoring than those with low scores (≤ 3) (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that the CYPRI score could serve as a structured and cost-effective tool for identifying suitable candidates for PGx testing, especially in psychiatry. Despite these promising results, the relatively small sample size remains a limitation for the broader implementation of the CYPRI score. Further research with larger cohorts is needed to validate these findings.

Moderní medicína disponuje silnými nástroji k záchraně a udržení života. Přesto je každý lidský život konečný, a ne vždy je udržování života za každou cenu přijatelné ve smyslu zajištění jeho přijatelné kvality. Obecně uznávaným pravidlem ve společnosti je, že by žádný zdravotník neměl rozhodovat o životě a smrti pacienta. Navzdory tomu jsou ale zdravotníci často ve svém rozhodování postaveni do situací, kdy jejich postoj o životě rozhoduje, byť je to v kategorii zachránit, či nechat zemřít, nebo v aplikaci léků na tlumení bolesti či neklidu vysoko převyšující dávkovací limity uvedené v SPC, nebo dokonce při vysazování život udržující orgánové podpory. Jde o závažná rozhodnutí, pro něž zdravotníci potřebují pravidla a návody, které obecně zpracovává etika a v praxi jsou determinovány právními předpisy a morálními principy konkrétní společnosti. Jedním z pomáhajících etických pravidel je úcta k životu, jejímž praktickým vyjádřením v naší společnosti jsou i pravidla pro nezahajování kardiopulmonální resuscitace, omezování zdravotní péče v situaci nepomáhající léčby, přijetí paliativní péče, postoj k eutanazii a respektování dříve vyslovených přání pacienta. Z pohledu úcty k životu zaujímá článek přístup k těmto medicínským postupům s cílem povzbudit vzdělání a diskusi k etickým tématům, která mají stejný význam pro úroveň kvality zdravotnictví jako odborná úroveň aplikace nových vědeckých poznatků. Orientace v etických principech zdravotnictví se týká všech občanů společnosti, tedy nejen zdravotníků. Řada stížností v situacích zdravotní péče vyplývá z nedostatků v aplikaci morálních principů, a to na straně zdravotníků, pacientů a často též pacientovi blízkých osob. Stejně tak různé patologické psychické stavy u zdravotníků ve škále od přecitlivělého úzkostného jednání až po bezcitnost a cynismus mají původ v nezvládnutí etických principů. Odpovědnost za život je vztahována ke konkrétní osobě a společnosti, v náboženském prostředí též k nadpřirozené autoritě. Individuální život je vnímán v celistvosti vlastní i v začlenění do konkrétní společenské skupiny. Eutanazie, dystanazie a marná léčba jsou hodnoceny jako negativní jevy v chápání úcty k životu.

Modern medicine has powerful tools to save and sustain life. Nevertheless, every human life is finite, and maintaining life at any cost is not always acceptable in the sense of ensuring its acceptable quality. It is a generally accepted rule in society that no health care professional should decide the life and death of a patient. Despite this, however, in their decision-making, medical professionals are often put in situations where their attitude decides about life, even if it is in the category of saving or letting die, or in the application of drugs to reduce pain or restlessness that greatly exceed the dosage limits specified in the Summary of Product Characteristics, or even when withdrawing life-sustaining organ support. These are serious decisions for which health professionals need rules and instructions, which are generally processed by ethics and in practice are determined by legal regulations and moral principles of a particular society. One of the helping ethical rules is respect for life, the practical expression of which in our society are also the rules for not starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation, limiting health care in a situation of non-helpful treatment, accepting palliative care, the attitude towards euthanasia and respecting the previously expressed wishes of the patient. From the point of view of respect for life, the article takes an approach to these medical procedures with the aim of encouraging education and discussion on ethical topics that are as important to the level of quality of health care as the professional level of the application of new scientific knowledge. Orientation in the ethical principles of health care concerns all citizens of society, i.e. not only health professionals. Anumber of complaints in health care situations result from shortcomings in the application of moral principles, on the part of health professionals, patients and often also patients ́ relatives. In the same way, various psychological pathological conditions in health professionals ranging from oversensitive, anxious actions to callousness and cynicism have their origin in failure to master ethical principles. Responsibility for life is related to a specific person and society, in a religious environment also to a supernatural authority. Individual life is perceived both in its own integrity and in its integration into a specific social group. Euthanasia, distanasia and futile treatment are evaluated as negative phenomena in the understanding of respect for life.

Tento článek se zaměřuje na zkušenosti získané ze zahraniční stáže během ošetřovatelské praxe. Popisuje nejen přípravu a průběh stáže, ale také nabízí pohled na finský systém zdravotní péče, který podporuje digitalizaci a modernizaci. Dalšími tématy jsou pracovní podmínky sester a konkrétní návrhy na zlepšení českého zdravotnictví inspirované finským přístupem.

This article focuses on the experience gained during a nursing internship abroad. It describes not only the preparation and the course of the internship, but also offers insights into the Finnish healthcare system that supports digitalization and modernization. Other topics include the working conditions of nurses and concrete suggestions for improving the Czech healthcare system, inspired by the Finnish approach.

• MeSH
• Digital Technology MeSH
• Clinical Competence MeSH
• Monitoring, Physiologic MeSH
• Salaries and Fringe Benefits MeSH
• Professional Practice MeSH
• Nursing Care MeSH
• Food Service, Hospital MeSH
• Education, Nursing MeSH
• Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation MeSH
• Nurses MeSH
• Geographicals
• Finland MeSH

Inhibitory Janusových kináz (JAK) patří k novějším terapeutickým modalitám v léčbě zánětlivých revmatických onemocnění. Našly si své místo v terapii u nemocných s refrakterním onemocněním, u kterých došlo k selhání nejen konvenčních chorobu modifikujících léků, ale i biologik. Nitrobuněčná signalizace prostřednictvím JAK je aktivována navázáním celé řady cytokinů na odpovídající buněčné receptory a dochází k aktivaci transkripčních proteinů (signal transducer and activator of transcription protein, STAT) a v konečné fázi dochází k transkripci genů zapojených do imunitní odpovědi. Filgotinib je inhibitor JAK s pětinásobně vyšší selektivitu pro JAK1 než pro JAK2, JAK3 a TYK2. V současné době je schválen v České republice pro terapii revmatoidní artritidy a ulcerózní kolitidy.

Janus kinase (JAK) inhibition is a newer therapeutic approach for treating autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases. It has found its place in the therapy of patients with refractory disease, in whom not only conventional disease-modifying drugs have failed, but also biologics. JAKs activate intracellular signaling by binding to cellular receptors and activating signal transducers and activator of transcription (STAT) proteins, which ultimately lead to the transcription of genes involved in the immune response. Filgotinib is a JAK inhibitor with fivefold higher selectivity for JAK1 than for JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2. It is currently approved in the Czech Republic for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.